Michelle S.

Prawirawidjaja
michelle.prawirawidjaja@gmail.com
Contact: (626) 802-7014

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies
Major GPA: 3.13 /4.00, Cumulative GPA: 3.00/4.00

Spring 2014

Oxford College of Emory University, Oxford, GA

Associates Degree

Aug 2009 - May 2011

Atlanta Aquarium
Duluth, GA
Fish Caregiver
March 2015 June 2015
Provide proper care for various species of marine fish, including sustaining optimal conditions for
survival of fish, medicating for different illnesses, and providing education on diseases
Drive sales of marine life and reek-keeping products for the store
Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort, Inc.
Lithonia, GA
Volunteer Animal Caregiver
March 2014 March 2015
Hands-on experience with caring for various species of Georgias fauna, aiming towards
rehabilitation
Assisting in improving the health of various animals by caring to their needs, including feeding
and administering prescribed doses of medication
Maintaining sanitary conditions for the animals and their enclosures
Petco
Atlanta, GA
Aquatics Specialist
May 2014 October 2014
Provide proper care and husbandry to freshwater and marine life in the store
Educate and engage customers in the care for their aquatic life including maintenance, husbandry,
water quality and chemistry
Driving sales of aquatic life and appropriate equipment toward budgeted sales goals
Providing excellent and individually tailored customer service
Community Services Unlimited, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
Summer Intern
June 2013 July 2013
Harvesting and preparing organic local produce to distribute to the surrounding neighborhood
Catering to a childrens summer camp to enhance their education on personal well-being and
nutrition through healthy meals
Researching the differences in water usage and carbon footprints between local, organic small
farms and large commercial farms
Animal Savers Rescue, Inc.
Volunteer
Fostering and socializing homeless cats for adoption
Ensuring sustenance and medical needs of cats
Raising awareness and advertising for adoptable felines

Atlanta, GA
March 2013 May 2013

Cougar Biotechnology
Los Angeles, CA
Intern
July 2007 August 2007
Reviewed, maintained, and filed clinical trials documents to ensure inspection readiness for
oncology trials
COURSE
PROJECTS

ENVS_242: Modern and Ancient Tropical Environments Field Course

Fall 2013
Designed and executed own field study on ant habitat preference and the distance of ant nest
entrances from the high tide mark on the beaches of San Salvador, The Bahamas
Collecting data by observing contents of quadrants within equidistant transections along the beach
Analyzing data and writing report on study by following the scientific method

ENVS_348: Sustainable Water Resources with Lab

Spring 2013
Assessed stream health by evaluating its physical, biological, and chemical attributes and
surrounding environment
Gained specialized knowledge on watersheds, groundwater, water treatment (for drinking water
and wastewater), and water management
BIO_OX_245: Freshwater Ecology with Lab
Fall 2010
Formulated own field study for assessing stream health by sampling and efficiently identifying
benthic macroinvertebrates by genus
Conducted a qualitative bioassay to assess water quality of a stream
BIO_OX_141: Cell Biology and Genetics with Lab
Spring 2010
Designed own scientific project for comparing bacterial fauna in soil surrounding two plant
species by collecting and analyzing soil samples from Mt. Arabia, GA
Cultured and analyzed bacterial colonies using laboratory equipment and techniques
ADDITIONAL

Computer skills: Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiar with Windows, Mac, and
Android OS
Interests: Visual Arts (Painting, drawing, photography), Travelling, Small aquarium
management, Experienced with household pets, SCUBA diving and snorkeling, Hiking,
recreational fencing (since 2007)