Career Objective To obtain a responsible, and challenging position in the Environmental Field that will utilize my education, expand my knowledge, and offer both personal and professional growth. Education Bachelor of Technology (Environmental Studies) University College of Cape Breton, Sydney, Nova Scotia Achieved dean's list standing and granted membership in University's Honour Society. Core Courses Included: Environmental Impact Assessment Engineering for Sustainable Development Management of Technological Innovation Environmental Technology Diploma Westviking College, Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada (1996) Career Related Courses Include: Environmental Law and Policy Ecology Hydrogeology Fluid Hydraulics Air Pollution and Solid Waste Water & Waste Water Management Project Management Related Work Experience Natural Resources Canada Ottawa, Ontario April 1998 - Present Position: Environmental Laboratory Technologist Extensive laboratory experience in a research environment. Plan and execute experiments related to toxicity projects in collaboration with co-workers. Direct and coordinate the work of student(s) in the lab. Perform set- up and complete research experiments, sample collection and preparation, standard chemical and physical analyses, organizing, compiling and summarizing results, data evaluation and interpretation, and statistical analysis. Set-up and start-up of the Environmental Toxicology Research Laboratory (ETRLab). Develop and maintain a data back-up and archiving system for experimental projects, develop and organize information on equipment, animal testing protocols and SOPs. The operation and maintenance of various equipment and techniques, both chemical and biological are necessary. Develop and maintain ISO9002 recording and archiving system for ETRLab. Organizing and performing housekeeping of laboratory area and ordering chemicals and supplies. Responsible for the editing and revising of the Metals and the Environment portion of the environment lab web page. Western Newfoundland Model Forest Inc. Corner Brook, Newfoundland October 1997 - December 1997 Position: Environmental Technologist Duties involved; stream assessments on fish habitat and stream crossing structures; map and GPS usage; building of a database; transforming all collected information into a GIS application; and writing a formal report. The Northern Pen St. Anthony, Newfoundland June 1997 - September 1997 Position: Environmental Columnist Author of a bi-weekly column entitled, "Environmentally Friendly", which deals with environmental issues on a local and global scale. Centre for Forest and Environmental Studies (CFES) Corner Brook, Newfoundland July 1997 - August 1997 Position: Environmental Research Assistant Completed a portfolio of historic logging resources; Compiled environmental monitoring and analysis data on Waste Treatment Project; Assisted with the completion of 30 Waste Treatment Reports; Cataloging of environmental and natural resource related documents; Performed literature research and consulting on environmentally related topics. Related Training and Courses Professional Development Certificate, GIS Database Development - 60 Hours Geographic Information Systems Training - 78 Hours Computer experience (Windows 95 & 3.1, MS-DOS, WordPerfect 6.1, Quattro Pro, LOTUS, Excel, Internet/e-mail, Power Point, ArcInfo and AutoCad) Surveying experience with equipment and procedures Life Saving CPR (St. John Ambulance) Water Safety Seminar Project Wild Certificate Fire Extinguisher Seminar WHMIS seminar Occupational Health and Safety Seminar Valid Drivers License (Class 05) Field and Laboratory Experience Experience in instrumental techniques used for field measurements and lab analysis (pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, total and faecal coliform counts, TSS, BODs) Academic experience with environmental sampling and physical site inspections, techniques in water sampling, sediment, plankton and benthos collection for the purpose of creating an Environmental Impact Assessment for a potentially contaminated area. Academic experience in analyzing air samples for air pollutants. Academic experience with water analysis for content and possible contaminations. Experience in stream crossing assessments and map and GPS usage. Experience in preparing lab reports, critiques/reports, and presentations Instrumental Skills DMS 200, UV Visible Spectrophotometer SpectrAA-800 (Atomic Absorption) Anaerobic Chamber Orbital Shaker GPS Memberships Associate member of The Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Newfoundland Inc.(AETTN) Member of the Newfoundland Environmental Industry Association (NEIA) Former member of the Atlantic Coastal Action Plan (ACAP) - Cape Breton Former member of the 774 Air Cadet Squadron Activities and Interest Great interest in Environmental Concerns Enjoys all outdoor activities, weightlifting, and archery Punctual Pleasant, competent and hardworking Self-motivated Excellent interpersonal skills Team player, eager to learn Willing to travel Professional and Personal References Available Upon Request. Return to Homepage