Dana Schmidt Email & Phone Number

Cabell County, West Virginia, United States

Charleston-Huntington Area

Houston, Texas

-Technical writer of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), Preliminary Assessments (PAs), and Sampling Investigations (SIs) primarily concerning per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-Execute sampling and task management of PFAS multi-media sampling events-Task manager for 3 non-transient, non-community (NTNC), Texas Public Water Systems (PWS)——————————————————————————-Develop Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and training-Develop Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans and training-Perform various media sampling under several methodologies, including low-flow and hydrosleeve groundwater sampling, as well as soil sampling using Direct Push Technology (DPT)-Perform Phase I ESA report writing and site visits-Task manage projects to combine Power BI, EQuIS, ArcGIS, and SSRS to streamline reporting from field events to client presentations

Ithaca, New York Area

-Collaborated in field and laboratory experiments studying biocontrol of invasive species. -Collected ecological field data through field surveys on earthworm abundance and plant growth analyzing it using Excel. -Discussed and applied scientific literature during lab meetings.-Developed invasive and native Phragmites australis database.

-First undergraduate student to develop field notebook guidelines for introductory Field Biology class.-Evaluated past and present student notebooks. -Instructed students on efficient note taking.

Binghamton

- Developed educational material for an upcoming flood resiliency summit.- Interviewed community members about their flooding experiences.-Provided technical assistance for sites experiencing flooding during rain events. -Collaborated with engineering professionals investigating flooding incidents and their sources in various neighborhoods. -Contacted flood victims to discuss FEMA property buyouts. -Presented results of flood resiliency initiative to Cornell University and city government officials.

Emden Und Umgebung, Deutschland

•Selected from a group of 29 students to serve 11-month ambassadorial exchange, representing Rotary District 7120•Attended a local German High School, Gymnasium Am Treckfahrtstief, and lived with host families•Developed proficiency in conversational German•Gave presentations in schools and Rotary events about the exchange process