Nicole M.

Lee 605 Ekes Road

Moscow, Idaho, USA 83843
1 (208) 816-2492
lee6759@vandals.uidaho.edu
Education

Bachelor of Science, Sustainable Crop and Landscape Management- Environmental Horticulture Emphasis
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies- Global Resources and Development Emphasis
Bachelor of Arts, French
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish
University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, USA
3.97/4.0 GPA
May 2014

Thesis. Agricultural Decollectivization in Transcaucasia and Central Asia. Professor: Dr. William Leland Smith.
Policy paper focusing on the decollectivization process of the agricultural sector in the Commonwealth of
Independent States (including Georgia and Turkmenistan).

Course Highlights
International Agricultural Policy Analysis
Economics of Development in Latin America
International Development Economics
Statistical Methods
Environmental Policy Analysis
Plant Propagation
The Soil Ecosystem
Integrated Pest Management and Agricultural Production
International Development Project Management
Forest and Plant Pathology
Languages
English. Native speaker.
Spanish. Advanced speaker. Able to perform at a full professional level in the language.
French. Advanced speaker. Able to perform at a professional level in the language.
Portuguese. Advanced speaker. Able to perform at an academic level in the language.
Catalan. Intermediate speaker.
Azerbaijani. Intermediate speaker.
Related Experience

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar. Talca, Chile: February 2013-December 2013.
Completed coursework as part of the undergraduate Agronomy program at the Universidad de Talca. All
coursework was done in Spanish.
Completed coursework as part of the Masters in International Agribusiness and Masters in Horticulture at
the Universidad de Talca. All coursework was done in Spanish.
Implemented a service project teaching sustainable agricultural methods to small farmers.
Project Manager. Lo Figueroa, Chile: 2013.
Designed project in conjunction with the Chilean Agricultural Development Program (Prodesal) to promote
sustainable agricultural practices amongst small farmers.
Engaged in capacity-building, wrote and distributed literature on soil management and gave classroom
presentations.
Conducted hands-on workshops on compost production, including construction and maintenance of
systems.
GenBerries Intern. Universidad de Talca. Talca, Chile: 2013.
Assisted in research on blueberry and strawberry cultivars.
Responsibilities included: cross-pollination, tissue culture, greenhouse management, RNA extraction,
setting up and managing hydroponic systems.
Agricultural and Life Systems of Taiwan Participant. Chiayi, Taiwan: March 2012.
Studied agricultural systems as part of a University Idaho academic excursion through the College of
Agricultural and Life Sciences.
Volunteer. Soil Stewards Organic Farm. Moscow, Idaho: 2011-present.
Performed various tasks involving farm design, planting, harvesting, and preparing produce for markets.
National Student Exchange Participant. Sherbrooke, Qubec, Canada: January-May 2011.
Studied Applied Politics with a focus on International Studies in French at the Universit de Sherbrooke. All
coursework was done in French.
Organic Farm Volunteer. Lasalle, France: June-August 2009.
Managed other workers, sold products at local markets, assisted with general farm maintenance.
Other Experience

Head Delegate. University of Idaho Model United Nations Delegation. Moscow, Idaho: 2014.
Responsibilities included: readying students for the Model United Nations Conference in New York City
through teaching research and writing techniques, supervising students at the conference.
Clerical Tutor. University of Idaho Academic Advising Office. Moscow, Idaho: 2014.
Data analysis through the use of Excel tools such as PivotTable. Special project evaluating student success
initiatives to support academic planning for future years.
Critical Language Scholar. Azerbaijani Institute of Languages. Baku, Azerbaijan: June-August 2012.
Studied Azerbaijani language and culture and received completion certificate from US Department of State.
National Student Exchange Intern. University of Idaho. Moscow, Idaho: 2011-2012.
Organized and implemented promotional events, processed application forms for incoming and outgoing
students, provided support for students, trained incoming interns.
Volunteer. Moscow Rotary Club. Moscow, Idaho: 2011-present.
Participated in orientation programs for incoming and returning exchange students.
French Tutor. University of Idaho. Moscow, Idaho: 2011-2012.

Bagelsmith. Moscow Bagel and Deli. Moscow, Idaho: 2010-2012.

Server, Barista, Hostess. The Breakfast Club. Moscow, Idaho: 2009-2011.
Awards and Honors
Chapman Award for Outstanding International Studies Student, 2014
Carlton Laird Iiams Book Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior Majoring in Languages, 2014
Alumni Award for Excellence, 2013
Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society, 2012-present
Deans List, six semesters, 2009-2012
Lewis Award for Distinction in Writing, 2012
Presidential Scholars Award, 2009-2012
Honors Scholarship, University of Idaho, 2009-2012