Zachary J.

Adams
Greater Philadelphia

1zachadams@gmail.com

609-760-5164

Dedicated to improving the health and livelihood of our communities and environment. A holistic academic and professional
career in both the natural and social sciences, as well as business administration, has provided me with a unique and
specialized background valuable to any organization.

Academic Experience

R U T G E R S , T H E S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y , New Brunswick, NJ
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Bachelors of Science in Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior
GPA: 4.0/4.0
U N I V E R S I D A D S A N I G N A C I O D E L O Y O L A , Cusco, Peru
Water Resource Management & Sustainability
R O W A N C O L L E G E A T B U R L I N G T O N C O U N T Y , Mount Laurel, NJ
Associate of Science Degree in Liberal Arts

Graduation: May 2017

Attended: March, 2016
Graduated: December, 2014

Work Experience

N E W J E R S E Y F U T U R E : J E R S E Y W A T E R W O R K S , Trenton, NJ
Clean Water Research Intern, Fall- Winter 2016
Currently researching New Jersey's water and wastewater infrastructure compiling data spreadsheets
for the development of baseline information on the current affordability of water and sewage services
for residences throughout the state.
M R S A S S O C I A T E S I N C . , Cherry Hill, NJ
Recovery Specialist/Customer Service Representative 2008-2013
Provided exemplary customer service for clients such as Capital One, and State Farm Bank while
consistently exceeding monetary quotas. Received numerous bonuses, several raises, and two
promotions for attendance and competitive performance. Assisted in new employee training and
provided coaching and expertise to co-workers to work more efficiently in order to succeed.

Relevant Experience

THEGREENPROGRAM:WATERRESOURCEMANAGEMENT&SUSTAINABLEPRACTICES
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals Project - Cusco, Peru
Researched & explored the social, health, & environmental issues in the developing nation of Peru. Worked
to design an affordable plant-inspired biological water filtration & treatment system to help combat
inefficiencies & pollution at the wastewater facility serving the Cusco area.
Green House & Water Filtration Project - Huillcapata, Peru
Installed a water filtration system for the children's drinking water supply. Constructed a greenhouse with
community leaders & peers to grow fruits & vegetables to improve students' nutritional health.
FRIENDSOFTHEWISSAHICKON
Preservation Volunteer: Park System Watershed & Trail Restoration Project - Philadelphia, PA

Skills

Successful independent, and collaborative worker with exceptional communication & networking skills.
Able to work efficiently under pressure, follow instructions, multi-task, & deliver quality results.
IBM SPSS - Statistics & data analysis
Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
Knowledgable of diverse, interdisciplinary approaches to research, critical thinking, & problem solving.
Dynamic individual with a firm grasp on globalization, the market, science, and technology.

Relevant Coursework

Environmental Law & Policy

International Relations: Leadership in Sustainability
Data Analysis

Certifications

Natural Resource Policy

Chemistry, Biology I & II + Labs
Principles of Management

P R O J E C T W . E . T . - New Jersey Water Education for Teachers Professional Development Documentation

P R O J E C T L E A R N I N G T R E E - Rutgers University Certificate of Completion
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