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DEIRDRE COURTNEY
M. A. Candidate, Western Michigan University
Environmental Studies and General University Studies
Portage, MI 49024
Phone: (269) 743-7983; Email: [email protected]
Education
M.A., ongoing, Candidate, Western Michigan University (Anthropology)
B.S., 2014, Western Michigan University (Environmental & Sustainability Studies and General University
Studies) and Lee Honors College, Cum Laude
Associates of Arts, 2007, Wayne County Community College, (Renewable Technology and Sustainable
Design), Summa Cum Laude
Employment
2006-, In escrow, Realtor/Consultant, Keller Williams Realty-Great Lakes, Macomb County, Michigan
1996-2007, Program Manager, Detroit Regional Chamber, Public Policy Department, Leadership Detroit,
Detroit, Michigan, Downtown
1994-1996, Interim District Office Manager, Mobil Oil Corporation, Michigan Professional Headquarters
Offices, Southfield, Michigan
1992-1994, IBM/Manpower, Billing Administrator, Michigan Professional Headquarters, Southfield,
Michigan
2013, Researcher, Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program, National Science
Foundation, UMBS (Stipend)
2014, Researcher, Students Advancing Biological Research and Engagement, Western Michigan
University, SABRE (Stipend)
2015, Teaching Assistant, Anthropology Department
Teaching Experience
Teaching Assistant: Western Michigan University,
Fall, 2015 – Department of Anthropology, ANTH 1500 – Race, Biology and Culture
Spring, 2016 – Department of Anthropology, ANTH 1200 – Peoples of the World
Publication and Field Study
“Potential effects of elevated atmospheric CO2 on pitcher plant nectar composition, prey capture, and
inquiline communities”, mentor: Dr. David Karowe. 2013, Deep Blue: University of Michigan
Biological Station, Undergraduate Student Researcher, REU Program
“The Sustainable Laboratory: A Student Led Sustainable Café Initiative” with Brendan Green and Deirdre
Courtney, Western Michigan University – Office of Sustainability, 2013 - field study
“Accessing Stream Ecosystem Health at Asylum Lake Preserve”, Field Ecology survey, Western Michigan
University and Asylum Lake Preserve, Professor: Dr. Kohler, 2012 – field study
Current Project
“The effects of elevated atmospheric CO2 on pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea and S. alata) nectar,
color, and leaf morphology, prey capture, and inquiline communities”, mentor: Dr. David Karowe.
Summer 2014. Researcher, SABRE Program and combined thesis work Lee Honors College,
Western Michigan University at UMBS
Grants and Awards
Graduate Student, Department of Anthropology, Robert F. Maher Scholarship Award, Western Michigan
University, 2016 ($500) current
Principal Researcher, College of Arts and Sciences, Research and Creative Activities Award, Western
Michigan University, 2014 ($500) current
Student, Environmental Studies Department, Western Michigan University, Outstanding Scholastic
Achievement, 2012, (past-$500)
Deans List, Western Michigan University
- 2013-, Office of Provost, Western Michigan University, Extended University Programs
- 2012-, Environmental Studies Department, Outstanding Scholastic Achievement
- 2012, Hawthorn College of Business, Academic Excellence
- 2005-2007, Wayne County Community College, Academic Excellence
o Total (past $2,000)
Professional Licenses and Certifications
- 2016 Graduate Student Teaching Intensive: Western Michigan University (completion date
2016- April)
- 2015 Advanced Research Methodology for the Humanities: Western Michigan University
(certification, completed 2015)
- 2006-, State of Michigan Real Estate License, Agency: Keller Williams Realty, Macomb
County, Michigan
- 2008, Technical Certification, National Marketing Mastery Program, Flying Tigers, Macomb
County, Michigan
- 2009, Certificate of Achievement, Perfecting Church School of Ministry, Detroit, Michigan
- 1993, Certification of Completion, Computer and Accounting, SER Metro Business and
Technical Institute, Dearborn, MI
Volunteerism
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Volunteer Kalamazoo, volunteer, various duties working with community, students and
organizations
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Selection Committee Member, (Associate Dean search) Lee Honors College, Western Michigan
University, 2013-14 – and other projects and duties as needed
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Portage Northern School, volunteer, working with students, parents, faculty and staff as needed
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Political Campaign, Clements for Congress, volunteer, 2014, various duties as needed
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Christian Life Center, Community Organization, volunteer/attendee various duties as needed