Michael Christopher AllenPO Box 901403Kula, HI 96790 

(907) 539-6635 • kdak9968@gmail.comObjective

To secure a position that will lead to a lasting and fulfilling career

Employment History

08/20/2014 - Present

Biological Technician 40 hrs/wk $15.64 hr

National Park Service Jeffery Mallinson (808) 572-4470 Haleakala, HI 96790 Conducted routine and recurring resource monitoring programs for evaluating

rare, threatened and endangered plant species, vegetation communities, ecosystem relationships, and population dynamics.

Carried out a variety of field assignments which controlled non-native and invasive plant species encouraging the enhancement of native plant species.

Application of herbicides and pesticides, Habitat assessment and restoration, including tree/shrub health and ecosystem

assessment Nursery procedures including planting, monitoring, inventory, and out planting. Installation and maintenance of greenhouse irrigation and controlled

environment systems Frequent use of two way radio systems Frequent use of 4 wheel drive vehicles and ATV/UTV over rough terrain Use of GIS databases, GPS units, Microsoft Office programs (excel, word, mail) Proficient use of hand and mechanical/power tools. Use and proficiency in reading maps, compass, and clinometers Frequent work with and around helicopters, with proficiency in helicopter safety

and crew member practices. Frequent backcountry work involving 15+ miles hiking on uneven high altitude

terrain.

01/01/1999 – 06/12/2014

Foreman Painter/Taper 40 hrs/wk $30.00 hr

C&M Enterprises LLC Mike Sweeney (907) 539-5660 Kodiak, AK 99615 Paint application using sprayers, brush, and rollers. Supervising multiple job sites and a crew of 2-8 depending on the season. Operation of man lifts 40-80ft, 3000+ hours. Applied tape, tapers mud, wall texture, using taping tools, and sanding to finish

product.  Frequently operated pressure washers, constructed scaffolding, mixed epoxy

and other hazardous two part paints. Frequent coordination with other contractors and subcontractors and extensive

knowledge of building codes and specifications

11/15/2013 – 05/10/2014

Front Desk Clerk 35 hrs/wk $10.00 hrBest Western Kodiak Inn Susan Johnson (907) 486-5712 Kodiak, AK 99615

Customer Service

Answering phones and directing phone calls. Counting and maintaining a till. Managing housekeeping paperwork such as changing rooms from vacant dirty to

vacant clean, assigning rooms to housekeepers for cleaning, and passing out all keys used during all housekeeping and maintenance shifts.

Passing out paychecks to other employees, taking reservations, cancellations, and printing receipts for stays, and checking people in and out of the hotel.

10/29/2013 - 12/13/2013

Liquor Store Clerk 30 hrs/wk $7.65 hrSafeway Mike Murray (907) 481-1500 Kodiak, AK 99615

Operated the front of store cash register, 10 key pad, and credit card machine. Stocked the shelves, refrigerators and cigarette cases. Faced off merchandise on shelves and sweep/mop the floors in the store. Assist customers in bagging and boxing merchandise and if necessary assist

patrons out to their cars. Conduct bush orders and transactions.

01/09/2012 - 12/15/2012

Volunteer/intern 25 hrs/wkLyon Arboretum Masuri Waite (808) 988-0456 Manoa, HI 96822

Removal of invasive plant species and tracking their progression down the valley.

Propagation of native species in greenhouse to out plant in restoration sites. Use of GIS databases, GPS units, various motor vehicles, and power and hand

tools. Conducted routine landscaping including raking leaves, removing fallen trees

and limbs, planting native species, and monitoring of existing plant collection.

10/01/2005 - 01/18/2006

Runner 40 hrs/wk $8.00 hrMakaha Resort Moses (808) 695-9544 Makaha, HI 96792

Folded linens (towels, sheets, other bed cloths), delivered them to maids, housekeeping.

Patrolled grounds Delivered housekeeping goods to guests at night.

11/01/1999 - 11/01/2000

Office Clerk 30 hrs/wk $10.00 hrWestern Alaska Land Title Co. Timothy Hurley (907) 486-4433 Kodiak, AK 99615

Answered phones, took messages. Filing, broke down existing files into new smaller files, and transferred old files to

storage

05/01/1999 - 08/15/1999

Sandwich Artist 30 hrs/wk $7.25 hrSubway Laura Harrington (978) 281-1160 Gloucester, VA

23061 Prepared sandwich's to order. Operated cash register Cut vegetables for next day, prepared other meats and vegetable for the next

day. Baked bread and baked cookies. Washed/sanitized dishes and cutting equipment, garbage removal, cleaning.

Education

Bachelor's of Science Degree 05/2013 University of Hawaii at Manoa  Ethnobotany HI 96822

 

Field schools which trained in field ethnobotanical and conservation techniques. Volunteered on projects with DLNR to remove invasive species from watersheds.  Worked on sustainability and conservation of the Native Hawaiian ecosystem. Volunteered at many traditional and conventional farms alike with a preference for those that

were culturally sensitive to the Hawaiian way of life with the implementation of traditional stewardship methods.

Associate's Degree 05/2009 Kodiak Community College  Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts AK 99615 

High School Diploma 05/2003 Kodiak High School    AK 99615 

Licenses and Certificates

05/22/2015 S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior National Wildfire Coordinating Group05/22/2015 S-130 Firefighter Training National Wildfire Coordinating Group5/14/15 ATV Safety ATV Safety Institute04/16/2015 Hawaii Pesticide Applicators Certification Hawaii Department of Agriculture02/01/2015 FISSA Training Department of Interior

10/29/2014 A-200 Mishap Review IAT

10/29/2014 A-116 General Awareness Security Training IAT

09/01/2014 B-3 Basic Aviation Safety Training IAT

09/04/2014 A-100 Basic Aviation Safety IAT10/01/2013 TAP CHARR  .02/01/2012 Human Research Certification National Institute of Health 01/01/2012 First Aid CPR/AED American Heart Association 

05/01/2011 Hazardous Paint Handlers Certification Alaska Department of Labor

  This certificate allows me to handle potentially deadly/hazardous paints, thinners,

and other materials associated with paint applications

Additional Information

Experience with rare Hawaiian plant identification and Hawaiian endemic plant taxonomy. Experience collecting plant specimens and mounting herbarium specimens

Extensive knowledge of hiking/backpacking rugged and mountainous terrain, proper utilization of firearms, and knowledge of how to operate ATV’s and four-wheel drive vehicles.

Co-founder and Treasurer of the Ethnobiology Society at UH Manoa and Hawai’i Explorers program while attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Experience using computer programs such as R data analysis, GIS, and Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).