SUMMARY
Extensive experience in environmental science, data management and analysis, technical writing, and problem-solving. Self-motivated professional capable of working independently or on a team seeking to contribute and develop my skills in the science & engineering field to resolve a variety of environmental issues.
EDUCATION
Colorado School of Mines, Master’s Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering, December 2011
• Coursework in Environmental Chemistry, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Environmental Remediation, Environmental Law, and Hydrology.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, May 2007
POSITIONS
Baseline Engineering: Project Engineer, Water & Wastewater, November 2012 – January 2013
• Designed spreadsheets and CAD models for water projects to determine cost-effective solutions.
• Developed technical specifications to support a variety of water treatment and distribution projects.
• Researched environmental compliance violations in Colorado for consulting business development.
Aberdeen Proving Ground: Postgraduate Research Participant, September – November 2012
• Investigated and mapped water and soil contamination to implement and support environmental remediation projects.
• Researched and reported on environmental and human health impacts for the online GIS database.
• Developed a new data structure to manage and communicate environmental information efficiently.
White House Presidential Personnel Office: Technology Intern, January – May 2012
• Maintained, tested, and provided technical assistance for the online personnel database system.
• Organized and staffed conferences and outreach events for agencies and constituents.
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8: Intern, September – December 2011
• Managed and analyzed water and wastewater samples from a two-year study of Colorado watersheds.
• Compiled, modeled, and mapped GIS data to determine geospatial trends of water contaminants.
• Developed methods of improving efficiency of study and presented analysis to key stakeholders.
River Link, Asheville, NC: Office Worker, November 2009 – May 2010
• Coordinated community outreach events to protect local water quality and ecosystems.
• Documented environmental publications and maintained soil & stream surveying equipment.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
"The Colorado River: History, Issues, and Solutions." January – May 2011
• Analyzed the water quantity and quality issues within the Colorado River basin and developed a technical report on comprehensive solutions.
"GIS Analysis of Produced Water Contamination Risk in Colorado." October – December 2011
• Assessed threat of surface water contamination by mapping petroleum wells and water resources of Colorado.
• Designed geoprocessing tools to determine the streams and reservoirs at the greatest risk.
"Analysis of Biofuel Policy and Efficiency towards Greenhouse Gas Reduction." May – July 2011
• Researched energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions of biofuel production methods worldwide.
• Presented research to ASME members at the 2012 Carbon Management Technology Conference.
"The Crisis in U.S. Wastewater Infrastructure." March – May 2011
• Investigated the primary issues undermining wastewater infrastructure stability in the U.S.
• Prepared technical paper and oral presentation for the environmental engineering department on the cost-benefit analysis of possible solutions.
“Land Energy Balance at the Mines Park Meteorological Station.” September – October 2011
• Collected and analyzed meteorological data from nearby station in Golden, CO.
• Prepared technical report on local water & energy relationship in the local watershed.
"Oklahoma Watershed Response Model." October – December 2011
• Analyzed hydrologic data for an Oklahoma watershed, and used hydraulic modeling software to predict water resources.
"Hydrological Impacts of Mountaintop Removal in Central Appalachia.” May – June 2011
• Documented the chemical and physical impacts of the mining practice on local hydrologic systems.
• Prepared technical paper and oral presentation for the environmental engineering department on legal and technical methods of mitigating such impacts.
"Reclamation of Bat...
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