MICHAEL MUNRO
MUNROM@UNBC.CA
OBJECTIVE

To obtain part time or full time employment
EDUCATION

2004-2008 Bachelors of Science, Psychology

University of Northern British Columbia

Prince George, B.C., Canada
Completed first two of the four years at the University of Victoria
Cumulative GPA: 3.89/4.33
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

September 2007- April 2008 (P/T) University of Northern British Columbia

Prince George, B.C., Canada
Studied embodied cognition and word usage
Research Supervisor: Dr. Paul Siakaluk, Ph.D.

April 2007 – May 2008 (P/T) The Learning Skills Center - University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George, B.C., Canada
Writing and Study Skills Tutor
Helped students improve study habits and other skills to help enhance their university education
Worked on students with their term papers and writing skills
Gave content tutoring in Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Psychology, and Statistics
Gave several workshops and presentations on helping students at university

September 2006 - Present (P/T) University of Northern British Columbia Prince George, B.C., Canada
Studied the perception of basic facial expressions
Research Supervisor: Dr. Glenda Prkachin, Ph.D.

April 2006 - September 2006 (F/T) Northern Environmental Action Team Fort St. John, B.C., Canada

Environmental Outreach Facilitator
Delivered presentations to over 2000 children in the district on environmental issues
Wrote articles on environmental topics for the local newspaper
Participated in several projects to improve the quality of the local environment

April 2006 - September 2006 (F/T) The White Spot Resteraunt Fort St. John, B.C., Canada

Waiter/Bartender
Bussed and waited on tables
Worked in the bar one shift per week

January 2003 – April 2006 (P/T) Good Fortune Restaurant Sidney, B.C., Canada

Dishwasher/Prep-cooker/Cook/Driver

Waiter/Bartender
Ran a standard commercial dishwasher
Did basic prep-cooking work (cutting vegetables, etc.)
Delivered orders in local area
Did basic cooking
Waited tables and bartended when necessary (e.g covering someone’s shift, etc.)

September 2002 – January 2003 (F/T) Oddysia Resteraunt Sidney, B.C., Canada

Dishwasher/Prep-cooker
Ran a standard commercial dishwasher
Did basic prep-cooking work (cutting vegetables, etc.)

Additional work experience is available upon request
OTHER SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Foodsafe certificate (Canadian certification)
Typing Speed between 90 to 110 WPM
Proficient with computers and all major office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.)
Certified Level II tutor with the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)
Strong background in scientific writing
Good interpersonal/communication skills
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

June 2007 – August 2007 (P/T) Kete Krachi, Ghana

Partners in Community Development Program (PACODEP)
Organized a group of students from UNBC to work in a child trafficking project
Fundraised over $10,000 to help build and orphanage and to support the return of several children
Began a research project to gather basic data on the trafficked children

June 2007 – August 2007 (P/T) Kete Krachi, Ghana

Kete Krachi Health Center - Pharmacy
Organized a group of students from UNBC to work in a child trafficking project
Fundraised over $10,000 to help build and orphanage and to support the return of several children
Began a research project to gather basic data on the trafficked children

June 2005- September 2005 (F/T) Kathmandu, Nepal

Kanti Pediatric Hospital
Worked as a general volunteer
Spent most of the time in the physiotherapy and burn unit wards

Additional volunteer experience is available upon request

PERSONAL AND WORK REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST