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Zachary Matthew Hayes

4106 Mellow Ln.
Pinckney, MI 48169
(517)-375-1575
zhayes@umflint.edu

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan-Flint expected May, 2018
Majoring in Energy and Sustainable Systems
Cumulative GPA of 3.84

AWARDS
2017 Newman Civic Engagement Fellow for University of Michigan – Flint Campus
 Recognized as an engaged student leader on-campus and in the Flint Community
Faculty Staff Scholarship, 2017-18, $1,250.00
University Grant, 2017-18, $300.00
Michigan Competitive Scholarship, 2015-2017, $500 per year
Honors Program Competition Scholarship 2014-17, $1500 per year
Juan E. Mestas Community Engagement Scholarship, 2015-16, $1000 per year
Jeanetta and Charlie Nelms Scholarship 2015-16, $1160
DEEP Program Housing Scholarship 2014-16, $3,500 per year
Trailblazer Award for outstanding student organization contribution 2014-15 (FUEL)

REFEREED PAPERS
“More and More”: The Problem of Deforestation in the Brazilian Rainforest. 4th Annual
Honors Interdisciplinary Research Forum University of Michigan-Flint November 20,
2015

COLLOQUIA
“Counting Calories: The Hidden Food Waste Epidemic in America” Web Publication. HON
252, University of Michigan-Flint, Winter 2016

“History – The Hell With it Right?”: The Historic Eras of the Sheriffs in John Sayles’ Lone
Star, Web Publication. HON 156, University of Michigan-Flint, Winter 2015

PUBLICATIONS
Olson, Terese M., et al. “Forensic Estimates of Lead Release from Lead Service Lines
during the Water Crisis in Flint, Michigan.” Environmental Science & Technology
Letters, vol. 4, no. 9, 2017, pp. 356–361., doi:10.1021/acs.estlett.7b00226.
WEB PUBLICATIONS
Counting Calories: The Hidden Food Waste Epidemic in America Web Publication. HON
252, University of Michigan-Flint, Winter 2016

From Medieval to Modern: The Characteristics and Evolution of Early Universities Web
Publication. HON 252, University of Michigan-Flint, Winter 2016

More and More: The Problem of Deforestation in the Brazilian Rainforest Web Publication.
HON 156, UM-Flint, Winter 2015

“History – The Hell With it Right?”: The Historic Eras of the Sheriffs in John Sayles’ Lone
Star Web Publication. HON 156, University of Michigan-Flint, Winter 2015
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“Over-Full of Self-Affairs”: Shakespeare’s Criticism of the Aristocracy in A Midsummer
Night’s Dream. Web Publication. HON 155-355, UM-Flint, Fall 2014

“Love Changes Everything”: Chris Abraham’s Utilization of Role Reversals in A

Midsummer Night’s Dream. Web Publication. HON 155-355, UM-Flint, Fall 2014

“Truth, Reason and Love”: Michael Hoffman’s Noble and Intelligent Bottom in A
Midsummer Night’s Dream. Web Publication. HON 155-355, UM-Flint, Fall 2014

DISCUSSANT
 Served as Chair for the Winter 2015 Honors 252 Colloquium, UM-Flint
 Served as Discussant for the Fall 2014 Honors Research Forum, UM-Flint
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Michigan Nature Association Intern (May 2016 – Present)
 Over 180 hours spent performing ecological restoration of MNA sanctuaries
 Invasive species removal of garlic mustard, black swallow-wort, spotted knapweed,
phragmites, autumn olive, mullen, and multiflora rose
 Experience with operating commercial power tools and herbicide backpacks

Farley Hill Food Pantry, Pinckney MI (2013 - 2016)

 2 hours per week during the school year and summer

WORK EXPERIENCE
Geographic Information Systems Teaching Assistant, UM-Flint (Jan. 2016 – Jan. 2018)
GEO 453/452, Geography, Planning, and Environment
 Provide supplemental office hours for students seeking assistance on lab assignments
 Active assistant to instructor during classroom worktime
 Responsible for grading lab assignments

Flint Lead Service Line Replacement Research Project (March 2016 - Present)
University of Michigan; Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Department
 Identifying correlation between dissolved metal and microbes in residential water
 Following protocol from the EPA to sample water prior to and after pipe replacement
 Take samples to UM laboratory for filtration, DNA extraction and quantification
 Trained in many lab techniques by graduate and post-doctoral UM students

Geographic Information Systems Technician, UM-Flint (January - February 2016)

Geospatial Analyst for the Geography, Planning, and Environment Department
 Utilized ARCGIS software to digitize lead pipe locations in the City of Flint

Aubree’s Pizzeria and Grill, Howell & Grand Blanc MI (2013-Present)

 Waiter; Dishwasher; Carry-out; Host/Server’s Assistant; General Handyman
 Work 25 – 30 hours per week; mainly nights and weekends
 Strength in guest satisfaction, using working memory and multitasking

Gordon Food Service, Burton MI

 Sales Associate (Part-time December 2014 – April 2015)

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROJECTS

Undergraduate Research Position, UM-Flint
Research Data Collector at the Flint Farmer’s Market
(Part-time September 2014 – April 2015)
 5 hours per week surveying patrons on their opinions of the new Flint Farmer’s Market
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OFF-CAMPUS RESEARCH
GIS Research Assistant - Bicyclist Wayfinding and Factors Affecting Comfort Levels
Bergische Universitat Wuppertal, Wuppertal Germany (May – June 2017)
 Used QGIS and ArcMap to geocorrect GPS data collected in October 2016
 Review participant video data to quantify multiple road traffic factors
 Managed GIS data and used algorithms to expedite map-making progress
*thesis and title paragraph pending
SERVICE:
 Over 650 hours of community service from a variety of activities

University of Michigan – Flint Alternative Breaks

 50 hours of service between Spring and Summer breaks, 2017 & ‘18
 Spring break community service in Flint
o Site leader for 2018 program
o Beautification projects with the Flint Urban Safety Corps, 2017
 Summer break community service in Philadelphia
o Community engagement and urban renewal track
o Rec center refurbishment painting, community cleanups, Habitat for Humanity

Honors Program at the University of Michigan – Flint

 300+ hours of service over the course of 2014-2018
 Teaching Assistant in freshman and sophomore courses, Stratford field-trip chaperone,
ambassador at recruitment events and scholarship competition, conference presider

Food Recovery Network and FUEL Service Projects

 200+ hours of service between the clubs
 FUEL: Flint River cleanups, neighborhood revitalization, zero-waste events on
campus, recycling challenges, presentations and general club meetings
 Collect food from The Grill and Starbucks and donating it to Carriage Town Ministries
and St. Paul’s
 Over 4,500 pounds of food donated since March 2016

Huron River Watershed Council and Flint River Watershed Coalition

 22 hours between benthic macroinvertebrate surveys to determine the health of
tributaries, and identification of those organisms; collection leader for HWRC roundup

CONFERENCES ATTENDED:
 Student Michigan Association of Planning Conference
 University of Michigan, 2015
 Wayne State University, 2016
 Michigan State University, 2017
 Eastern Michigan University, 2018
 Students for Zero-Waste Conference
 University of New Hampshire, 2015
 University of Philadelphia, 2017
 Science, Practice, and Art of Restoring Native Ecosystems Conference
 Michigan State University, 2016, 2017, 2018
 Newman Civic Engagement Fellowship Conference
 John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, Boston 2017
 Blueprints Student Organization Leadership Conference
 University of Michigan – Flint, 2015, 2016, 2017
 Chosen by MTimes for a print/digital student profile spread, February 2018
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SKILLS:
 Proficient with ArcGIS
 Lab experience in a research environment at the University of Michigan
 Computer Applications, Windows, Excel, Publisher, etc
 Experienced public speaker; numerous compliments from Aubree’s customers and
many presentations given
 Strong attention to detail and ability to lead by example

AFFILIATIONS
Future Urban and Environmental Leaders Club (FUEL Club)
President (Winter 2017 – Present)
Vice President (Fall 2016)
Secretary (Fall 2015)
Head of Public Relations (Fall 2014 – Winter 2015)

University of Michigan – Flint Food Recovery Network Chapter

Founder and President (Winter 2016 – Present)

UM-Flint Thanksgiving Food Giveaway Planning Committee

Met with UM-Flint faculty and staff to budget and plan the 2017 holiday event

UM-Flint Strategic Planning Committee Student Ambassador

Worked with diverse group of faculty and staff to direct UM-Flint’s 5-year vision

The National Society of Leadership and Success

Inducted April of 2016

First Street Residence Hall

Hall Council Historian (Fall 2015 – February 2016)