JOHN SMITH
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EDUCATION
B.A. Environmental Studies in Public Policy, B.S. Natural Resources Management, B.S. Environmental Management
Minors: Philosophy & Business
Certificates: Pre-Law Certificate Program, Honors Certificate Program
Green Mountain College. Poultney, VT.
Expected 2014. GPA: 3.90
Featured in Princeton Review Best 371 Colleges, Named 2010 Nation’s Greenest College by Sierra Magazine
Pertinent Coursework: Public Policy and the Environment, Environmental Law, Environmental Justice, Wildlife Law, Law &
Society, Business Law, International Negotiation and the Environment, Watershed Management, American Government, Land
Use Planning, Ecology, Environmental Ethics, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Philosophy, Economics of the
Environment, Introductory Microeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Business Accounting,
Nagoya University: Nagoya University Program for Academic Exchange, 2012
Pertinent Coursework: Law and Development Studies, Theory of Environmental Resource Management, Water and Waste
Management Policies, International Law, Political Science, Studies in Jurisprudence I, Comparative Studies in Jurisprudence—
Law as Political Theory
Honors and Achievements:
Morris K. Udall Scholar, 2011 & 2012; Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar, 2012; EPA Fellow: Greater Research Opportunities for
Undergraduates, 2012-2014; Reach the World Travel Correspondent, 2012
Green Mountain College: President’s List, 2010-2011; Dean’s List, 2012; Department of Environmental Studies Honor Award,
2011; Environmental Advancement Scholarship, 2010-2014; Leadership Scholarship, 2010-2014
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Green Mountain College, Poultney, VT. 05/2010-present
CERRIDWEN FARM RESEARCH ASSISTANT—As part of a $110,000 grant, I conducted research in four key areas: the
energy efficiency of draft animal-power, maximizing labor efficiency for farm hands, the investment cost vs. return of high
tunnel greenhouses for small-scale farms, and mitigation of nutrient runoff from conventional fertilizer/compost applied to
vegetable fields.
PRE-LAW PROGRAM WORK-STUDY—Scheduled on-campus events such as forums and lectures from visiting scholars.
Planned trips to law conferences and tours of law schools. Mentored students in the introductory law courses. Conducted
information sessions regarding the Pre-Law Program at Green Mountain College.
ACADEMIC TUTOR—Assist students with coursework. Edit scholarship and graduate school applications. Hold monthly
study sessions for law and policy classes.
Northeast Organic Farmers' Association, Richmond, VT. 05/2010-09/2010
SUMMER INTERN—Conducted a feasibility study regarding consumer usage of Supplemental Nutritional Assistance
Program benefits for community supported agriculture (CSA) shares. Collected data on food prices at farmers' markets and
super markets for a price comparison research project. Conducted membership drives at farmers' markets throughout Vermont.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Well versed in all common computing platforms and programs, including Microsoft Office and Windows, Apple OS and
software, various Linux OS distributions and software, and HTML 5 internet applications. Proficient in use of LexisNexis for
legal research.