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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.
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