Torben R Russo

Assistant Curator Cornell Plant Pathology Herbarium CUP at Cornell University

Ithaca, New York Area

Higher Education

Cornell University - 214 Gallus Road, Ithaca NY 14850 since Jun 2010
Assistant Curator Cornell Plant Pathology Herbarium CUP
Dairy One Soil Laboratory - Ithaca, New York Area Nov 2009 - Nov 2010
Lab Technician
Université Laval & University of Waterloo - New Brunswick, Canada Mar 2009 - Nov 2009
Environmental Field Technician
Cornell University - Ithaca, New York Area Jan 2009 - May 2009
Natural Resources Technician
US Forest Service - Green Mountain National Forest, Rochester, VT Apr 2008 - Aug 2008
Botanical Intern

Cornell University 2005 - 2009
B.S., Plant Science & Natural Resources Berkshire Community College 2003 - 2005
A.S., Environmental Science Berkshire Community College 1999 - 2003
A.A., Liberal Arts

Science
Environmental Science
Ecology
Sustainability
Photoshop
Non-profits
Community Outreach
Project Management
Curatorial Projects
Curating
Databasing
Fundraising
ArcGIS
Teaching
Photography
Writing
Research

Cycling, hiking/bushwacking, camping. Fishing and eventually learning how to bow hunt. Mycology, Botany, Wetland Ecology, Conservation, and Environmentalism. Guitar, drawing/artwork.

2005-2009 2006 ASHS Collegiate Scholar Deans List 3 semesters Honorable Mention 2008 Pack Essay Contest Marvin L. Linder Scholarship 1999-2005 A.E. Sharpe Memorial Scholarship Alice M Pederson Memorial Scholarship Alumni and Friends Award for Demonstrated Excellence in the Field of Environment and Life Deans List 9 semesters Tom O'Connell Environmental & Life Sciences Award Tutorial Services Program Certificate of Recognition 1994-1998 Air Force Good Conduct medal Air Force Meritorious Achievement Medal Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Air Force Training Ribbon Base Enlisted Specialty Training Outstanding Career Development Course Student Award National Defense Service Medal

Cornell Plant Pathology Herbarium
Ithaca, NY
Jun 2010 to Jun 2013
Assistant Curator
Dairy One Soil Laboratory
Ithaca, NY
Nov 2009 to 2010
Lab Technician
Laval & Waterloo University
Qubec, QC
2009 to Jun 2009
Environmental Field Technician
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Mar 2009 to May 2009
Natural Resources Technician
Cornell University Natural Resources
Ithaca, NY
2009 to 2009
Teaching Assistant Introductory Field Biology
Green Mountain National Forest
Rochester, VT
2008 to Jun 2008
Botanical Internship
Robert H. Treman State Park
Ithaca, NY
2007 to Jun 2007
Maintenance Worker
Cornell Plantations & L.H. Bailey Herbarium
Ithaca, NY
2006 to Jun 2006
Plant Collections Internship
Macaulay Library
Ithaca, NY
Dec 2005 to 2006
Video Editor
Berkshire Natural Resources Council
Pittsfield, MA
Jun 2005 to Aug 2005
Property Monitor
Kensington Gardeners
South Lee, MA
Jun 2004 to Aug 2004
Gardener and Landscaper
Left Field Farm
Middlefield, MA
1999 to 2003
Soil Specialist

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
2005 to 2009
B.S. in Plant Science, Minor Natural Resources
Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA
2003 to 2005
A.S. in Environmental Science
Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA
1999 to 2003
A.A. in Liberal Arts, English Literature

Many. See links below for full resume and CV