RYAN HUGHES3651 South Normal Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60609 773-206-1165 rhughes1@carthage.edu

EDUCATION

Carthage College, Kenosha, WIBachelor of Arts in Science, December 2017Deans List Spring 2015, Spring 2016MajorsEnvironmental Science GPA 3.33 / 4.0Geography/Earth Science GPA 3.57 / 4.0MinorGeographic Information System GPA 3.66 / 4.0

Thesis: “Direct Effects of Elevation on Forest Density and Tree Growth on Madaras Volcano, Nicaragua”GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

Study Abroad Trip to Ometepe Island, Nicaragua– Constructed concrete water storage tanks– Provided medical aid to local hospitals– Use Point Center Quarter method to obtain undergraduate thesis data on Madaras Volcano

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Security Guard, Six Flags Great America – Gurnee, IL March 2016 – August 2016 Guest Entry Officer

– Screen guests for contraband –

In Park Officer (Promoted in April) – Enforce park policies and ensure Guest safety – Aided in conflict resolution between Guests and Employees

Research Intern, Adler Planetarium – Chicago, IL March 2012 – August 2012– Tested the battery life of lithium ion batteries– Inspected high altitude ballooning equipment– Maintained Laboratory

Guest Service Representative, At Your Service – Chicago, IL May 2011 – August 2011 – Provided direction and assisted patrons– Solved guest conflict and provide resolutions – Supported senior staff with crowd control as needed

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ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Technology: Advanced user of GIS program ArcMap 10.1 Advanced user of Microsoft Office Programs, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Power Point Familiar with C++