Resume


Whittier Henke               



High school:
  •          Executive committee member of the Environmental Club
o   Raised money for Pinelands Preservation Alliance
o   Participated in voter education regarding open space initiative
o   Participated in setting up and maintaining recycling of paper products around school
  •          Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association stream watch program volunteer at Cranbury Creek
  •          Sierra Student Coalition Leadership Training program

Juniata College:
  •          Environment and Environmental Justice Major
o   Environment classes included:
      • Stream Morphology, Ridge to Reef, Uplands and Estuaries, Islands and Reefs, Coastal Zone Management, Field Methods in Marine Science
o   Art:
      •   Ceramics,  Art as Sustainable Development
o   Supplemental coursework
      •   Peace and Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Psychology, Philosophy 
  •          Active member of the Juniata Conservation Club
  •          Participated in Powershift 07 congressional lobbying on environmental issues as well as attending workshops hosted at University of Maryland
  •          Staff member of the Juniata College Raystown Field Station during summer
o   LEED certified building
o   Lived/worked on site
o   Assisted in leading nature programs for visiting groups elementary age to adults
      •   Nature hikes
      •   Ornithological studies (including mist netting, banding and releasing)
      •   Composting
      •   Removal of invasive species
      •   Boating and limnology
      •   Maple sugaring
  •  Attended a full immersion course at the field station in the fall
o   “Sense of Place Seminar” exploring the history and geography of the area
o   Coursework including Forestry, General Ecology, Field Research Methods, Sustainability, Water Resource Seminar, Geographic Information Systems
o   Created baseline data report for local deer browsing effects in fields
o   Surveyed local stream using sights, stadia rods, and GPS units
o   Learned how to use GIS
o   Worked with raw data and used MS Excel and SAS extensively
o   Continued to live a sustainable lifestyle

  •  After a full semester at the field station attended a full semester abroad in India
o   Study focused on Marine Science and coastal regions
o   Became SCUBA certified
o   Underwater exploration of some of the best coral reefs in the world
o   Worked on mangrove regeneration research following tsunami
o   Talked to local fishermen and visited numerous fish landings and fishery colleges
o   Spent time educating children at some schools about environmentalism and heard what programs they were already attempting

Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
  • Participant of the Sustainability Living and Learning Community of Richard Stockton College
  • Obtained Bachelors degree in Environmental Studies
o   Core Coursework:
      • Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Seminar, Geography, Geology, Ecological Principles, Independent study: Green Roof Research, Introduction to Statistics and Computers, Environmental Issues, New Jersey Natural Resources, Our Living Planet, Environmental Pollution
o   Art:
      • Introduction to Drawing, Introduction to 3D design, Animation Techniques and Meaning
o   Supplemental coursework:
      •   Artificial Intelligence in Society, Cultural Stereotypes in the Media
Work Experience:
  •   Toys “R “Us- Guest Service

    • Honed customer service skills
    • Became money counter for safe
  • VSA (Call Center)- Caller and IT Manager

    • Honed skills by creating and maintaining reports using Excel
    • IT troubleshooting with phones and computers
    • Honed phone caller skill set 
    • Generated leads became familiar with sales
     
  • Ashokan Center- Outdoor Educator
    • 2 seasons leading nature hikes and teaching classes from 3rd-12th graders
    • Became CPR certified
    • Taught classes ranging from aquatic biology, watershed, survival, canoeing, blacksmithing, tinsmithing, and team building 
    • Hosted large groups of children and adults during weekend events
  • College Settlement Outdoor School- Outdoor Educator, Boys Village Leader, Overnight Coordinator
    • 8 seasons teaching primarily 5th graders
    • Led low ropes, climbing tower, and group challenge activities as well as campfires
    •  Taught a variety of environmental classes
    •  2 summer seasons as Overnight Boys Village Leader and 2 as Overnight Coordinator
      • Responsible for 160 boys ages 10-13 as a Village Leader
      • Trained and supervised 6 counselors as a Village Leader
      • Assisted in training and supervising over 50 counselors and supportive staff
      • Scheduled staff days off and night shifts
  • Oxford Learning Center- English as a Second Language Teacher
    • Managed, taught and prepared classes for students in a classroom setting 
  •  US Postal Service- City Carrier Assistant
    • Sorted and delivered mail on foot and by vehicle during winter months 
    • Honed logistical and organizational skills 
  • European Metal Recycling
    • Created maps of multiple locations utilizing GIS
    • Responsible for safeguarding high value assets
    • Streamlined security systems
    • Cataloged and organized all IT related equipment
    • Assisted individuals having technical difficulties
    • Analyzed and resolved a myriad of issues on a daily basis
Certifications and Licenses
  • New Jersey driver's license
  • TEFL/TESOL certification
  • PA Boating license 
  • CPR certification (no longer current)
  • SCUBA certified (no longer current)
 
Updated 01/01/22
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