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Naperville, Illinois, United States

Working within the Soil Department to conduct soil sampling and soil screening on various projects around the Chicagoland area. Additionally, writing Environmental Assessments and Reports under consideration of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to assist clients in receiving USDA-sponsored grants. • Use a PID to screen for VOCs and other hazardous compounds.• Interpret site maps to determine sampling locations.• Collect soil samples to undergo laboratory analysis and interpret lab results.• Compile reports such as LPC 662 and LPC 663 certifications for clients.• Prepare figures using ArcGIS software.• Preparation of Environmental Assessments, Reports, and Checklists.• Section 106 consultation with applicable entities.

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

Participated in ecological restoration projects with the objective to restore natural communities by selectively controlling invasive species and installing native plant species. •Identified native and invasive plant species.•Handled and applied herbicide.•Mechanically removed invasive species via brush cutter, chainsaw, and mowers.•Conducted prescription burns.

Kane County, Illinois, United States

Assist Rangers with general duties, including 9 prescription burns in prairie, woodland and wetland habitats. •Largest burn - 372 acre Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve •Tool experience - pulaski, flapper, rake, drip torch, Polaris cart with hose, pole saws, chainsaws, chippers, zero turn mowers and weed whip. •Nuisance / injured animal relocation

Wheaton, Illinois

Interned in the Wetlands Group within the Stormwater Management department, which included a combination of field and office work. •Verified wetland boundaries to determine the location of important water quality protection areas. •Conducted site inspections to assess developer's compliance with project plans.•Inventoried trees on Stormwater Management property to evaluate their condition for environmental and liability purposes.•Performed basin assessments to evaluate flood control and water quality contributions.•Monitored outfalls to detect illicit discharges.•Assembled folders containing documents from maintenance and monitoring plans to guide site inspections.

Lombard, Illinois, United States

Provided manual labor (site preparation, installation and planting) and driving assistance to the owner and crews.•Worked with project/site plans and utility markings to determine appropriate placement of plant and brick materials.•Drove pick-up truck with trailer to and from vendors and sites.

Lombard, Il

Promoted to Cashier within 30 days after initial hire as a Bagger.

Bachelor Of Science, Environmental Science, Minors Biology And Geography, 3.594 Gpa, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: •Dean's List 2017 to 2020 •Honors Scholarship 2016 to 2020 •Lutheran Alumni Scholarship 2016 to 2020Noteworthy.

Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Varsity basketball and Junior Varsity soccer