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Abigail S. Gerdes1905 Portage Rd. Apt. 421 Wooster, OH 44691 | gerdes.16@buckeyemail.osu.edu | 330-984-3824EDUCATION:The Ohio State University, Ohio Agriculture Research Development Center, Wooster, OHCandidate for Masters of Science, Horticultureand Crop Science 8/2012-PresentOverall Grade Point Average: 3.552/4.0The University of Akron, Honors College, Akron, OH 8/2008-8/2012Bachelor of Arts, Geography and Planning, Summa Cum Laude Geology MinorGeographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate Environmental Studies CertificateManual Communications (American Sign Language) CertificateHonors College Dean’s ListOverall Grade Point Average: 3.934/4.0EXPERIENCE: Graduate Research Associate, The Ohio State University, Department of Horticulture and Crop Science.Learned and assisted in vineyard management- proper pruning, leaf thinning, harvesting, and winter injury techniques 7/2012-PresentStudent Assistant, Office of Student Teaching and Field Experience, The University of Akron.Actively participated in streamlining the student teacher application processAssisted with daily office tasks such as managing numerous databases, and communicating with students, faculty, and staff. 8/2008-7/2012Liaison for The University of Akron to Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) through the Great Lakes Stewardship through Education Network (GLISTEN) Grant. Trained in the field and served CVNP for two summers under Christopher DavisWorked with faculty at The University of Akron to prepare and execute service-learning projects in classes to benefit CVNP. 5/2010-5/2012Peer Mentor, Green Action Through Education Living/Learning Community, Department of Residence Life and Housing, The University of Akron. Created educational and social programs for studentsEncouraged students to take an active role on campus and in preserving the environment. 8/2010-5/2011SERVICE:Cuyahoga Valley National Park Volunteer, 250+ service hours 2012-PresentCuyahoga Valley National Park, Alternative Spring Break 2012, 2013, 2014Executive Board Member, Finale Chair, Up ‘til Dawn 2011-2012Captain, Up 'til Dawn participant/fundraiser 2008-2014Chair, The University of Akron Relay for Life Committee 2010-2011Relay for Life participant/fundraiser 2005-PresentRoo Crew, Alumni Outreach, The University of Akron 2012-PresentSt. Jude Walk 2013, 2014St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Alternative Spring Break 2012Make a Difference Day 2011Light the Night Walk participant/fundraiser 2009, 2010, 2013Church Nursery Aid 2007-2008Sunday School Teacher 2006-2007Vacation Bible School Assistant 2003-2009ACTIVITIES: Graduate Research Retreat Committee Member and Judge, Horticulture and Crop Science 2012-PresentVice President, Omicron Delta Kappa 2010-2012Treasurer, Geography and Planning Student Association 2010-2012Mortar Board member 2011-PresentOmicron Delta Kappa member 2010-PresentUltimate Frisbee, Recreational 2008-PresentAK Rowdies, The University of Akron 2009-2013Major Events Committee member, The University of Akron 2009-2010Honors Delegates member, The University of Akron 2008-2010Intramural Soccer/Futsal 1996-2008, 2012AWARDS:Outstanding Graduating Senior in Geography 2012Top 10 Senior, The University of Akron Life Awards 2012A-Key Gold Award Recipient 2012Outstanding Senior of the Year, The University of Akron Office of Multicultural Development 2011Gamma Theta Upsilon member, International Geographical Honor Society 2010-PresentWho’s Who among Students in American Universities Award 2010, 2011PRESENTATIONS:Gerdes, A. & Dami, I. (2014, April). ArcGIS mapping of American Viticultural Areas, vineyards, and wineries in Ohio. Poster presented at the OARDC Annual Conference, Wooster, OH.Gerdes, A. & Dami, I. (2014, February). Utilizing GIS to develop maps of American Viticultural Areas, vineyards, and wineries in Ohio. Poster presented at the Horticulture and Crop Science Graduate Research Retreat, Wooster, OH.Gerdes, A. & Dami, I. (2013, February). Matching grape varieties with Ohio regions using GPS and GIS technologies. Presentation given at The Ohio Grape and Wine Conference, Dublin, OH. ................
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