1. RYAN HUGHES
3651 South Normal Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60609
773-206-1165 rhughes1@carthage.edu
EDUCATION
Carthage College, Kenosha, WI
Bachelor of Arts in Science, December 2017
Deans List Spring 2015, Spring 2016
Majors
Environmental Science GPA 3.33 / 4.0
Geography/Earth Science GPA 3.57 / 4.0
Minor
Geographic 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
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• 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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2. 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++