Emily Lesher Email & Phone Number

Chantilly, Virginia, United States

As Environmental Scientist for ECC I am responsible for performing environmental compliance and remediation investigations on a range of properties with a strict budget and scope. During my time thus far I have gained extensive experience conducting all stages of Phase I and Phase II ESAs, disposal of impacted materials, site characterization assessments, regulatory permitting, and site redevelopment.Specific responsibilities performed in this position include:•Preparing environmental investigation and remediation proposals, project management, and remediation of petroleum- and chlorinated solvent-contaminated sites.•Responsible for field activities, including environmental drilling oversight, groundwater and soil sampling, and site reconnaissance activities.•Coordinating with federal, state, and local departments and regulatory agencies.

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

During the Master's degree, I developed skills in manipulating land productivity, waste management, agro-meteorology, rehabilitation, soil preservation, and water management.Moreover, I enhanced my expertise in utilizing and managing application of biological, chemical, and physical sciences regarding natural and human-affected environments.Highlights associated with my educational qualification include:• Gained in-depth knowledge of agricultural production, environmental quality assessment, and nutrient management and mitigation.

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

As Graduate Teaching Assistant, I delivered grades, analyzed assignments, and supervised quizzes in compliance with university standards. I was entrusted with enhancing teaching methods, proposing key recommendations to senior professors, overseeing two undergraduate teaching assistants, and delivering quality lectures. Moreover, I evaluated lab/homework assignments and assisted students in developing scientific writing skills.A small section of my key achievements include:• Acquired knowledge of soils related materials in class of 24 students.• Facilitated students by delivering assignment grades within restricted time frame.• Provided exceptional assistance to 15 to 20 students per semester to ensure positive educational experience.• Applied vigorous approaches in managing group of 24 students in classroom, lab, and field environment.

Kutztown, Pa.

At Rodale Institute, I finalized data collection and analysis on 10 research projects. Furthermore, I fostered professional interdepartmental relationships, adhered to sustainable organic agricultural practices, and designed representative graphs/charts.Some of my contributions to the organization include:• Mentored / supervised 4 to 5 seasonal interns on annual basis to enhance operational efficiency.• Functioned as lead technician for research project with $5M grant.• Delivered guidance regarding mission and research by participating in community outreach events and conferences.• Presented findings of two research projects by participating in two scientific conferences.

Kuhnsville, Pennsylvania

Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Master'S Degree, Soil Science, 3.90

Activities and Societies: Associate Justice for the Graduate and Professional Student AssociationThesis: Development and validation.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Organismal Ecology/Biology

Activities and Societies: Student Representative for the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee and Mentor for the Biology Department.