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Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

- Ship inspection for an invasive insect- Parcel inspection for prohibited items entering country

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

- Ship inspection for an invasive insect- Parcel inspection for prohibited items entering country- Invasive insect trap setup- Data collection in field- Bio contamination protocols used for biological control purposes- Data management

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Captured realistic and artistic images as per customer requests. Operated and setup technical equipment as needed for photo shoot. Learned new techniques by keeping up to date with industry practices. Effective editing and retouching skills by using photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop. Ensured images taken were of high quality.

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

Conducted experiments to test the effects of a spray application on cucumber and corn plants. Setup greenhouse and field trials. Diluted spray application when needed. Installed irrigation lines on greenhouse troughs and in soil beds. Gathered data by taking weekly measurements of height, chlorophyll and yield. Input data into excel spreadsheets. Made graphs and tables to keep data organized. Took weekly photos of plants. Compared photos from the beginning to the end of trials. Traveled to farmers fields to gather soil samples. Gathered field data by taking measurements of plant height and weight. Assisted in writing laboratory reports.

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

In September 2021, I obtained a job for my final co-op term at a research lab located on the Langley campus at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. My job duties consisted of the following. Conducted experiments on cucumber leaves infected with powdery mildew. Setup lab trials and made adjustments when needed. Ensured laboratory equipment was sanitized by properly following autoclave procedures. Gathered data by taking daily measurements of disease lesions. Input data into excel spreadsheets. Made graphs and tables to keep data organized. Took photos of plants infected with disease. Ran image analysis to determine percent of infection on plant leaves. Assisted in writing protocols for laboratory procedures.

Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Ensured field was safe to visit by communicating with supervisors. Monitored fields by working together with a partner. Visually inspected crops for signs and symptoms of potato diseases and insect damage. Recorded data into data collection sheets. Took samples with the use of a specialized sweep net.

Protected customers privacy by safely and securing data and documents. Mentored and trained new employees in day-to-day tasks. Delivered exceptional customer service at each client interaction. Processed customer transactions efficiently and effectively. Managed time by staying up to date on product knowledge and changes in procedures. Took initiative in resolving problems or discrepancies concerning the customer.

Diploma Of Technology, Environmental Protection Technology

Throughout my time at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), I have achieved excellent grades in Chemistry, Geography, and Environmental.

Associate Of Arts Degree, Geography

At the same time that I was studying environmental science, I was pursuing an Associates Degree in Geography. Throughout my time.

Engineering, A+

Before I transitioned over to KPU, I decided to take an Engineering Graphics course at Douglas College. This was by the far one.