Kerry Smith Email & Phone Number

Santa Clara Valley Water District

YEAR ROUND INTERNSHIP: AUGUST 16TH, 2024 - JULY 1, 2025Watersheds Operations & Maintenance Engineering Support Unit 298SUMMER INTERNSHIP: JUNE 17TH, 2024 - AUGUST 16TH, 2024Watersheds Operations & Maintenance Engineering Support Unit 298WATER WORKS ACADEMY: JAN 26TH, 2024 - APRIL 12TH, 2024 (Graduation April 12th, 2024)Overview:Embarking on a groundbreaking initiative, Valley Water’s Next Gen Career Pathways Program proudly unveils its innovative Water Works Program—a pioneering water industry education and career development initiative designed to empower students and cultivate a skilled workforce for the future. Open to enthusiastic learners from all backgrounds, this program is set to revolutionize how individuals engage with the water industry.The Water Works Academy: Introduces students to the world of water by offering a comprehensive curriculum that explores Valley Water, local water issues and the intricacies of current and upcoming water projects within their communities. Career preparation, leadership, and networking skills will also be utilized to develop participants' career readiness. This immersive experience aims to foster a profound understanding of the significance of water management and conservation.

- Personally assists students in career and academic development (10-15 students)- Works in a team to plan and coordinate events for the semester

- Expert cleaner!!

- Customer service- Sales- Money Handling- Motivator!

San Francisco Bay Area

HAZWOPER-40 HOUROSHA-30 HOURFIRST AID, CPR, & AED CERT- FAMILIAR WITH PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES SUCH AS: SUBMITTAL, CHANGE ORDER (CO), POTENTIAL CHANGE ORDER (PCO), CHANGE EVENT (CE), REQUEST FOR INFO (RFI), ETC.- EXPERIENCE WITH UL LISTINGS, JOINT FIRE PROOFING/STOPPING, SUBCONTRACTER LABOR COSTS, FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS (FECs)- EXPOSURE TO THE LEED CREDITS SUCH AS INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) & RECYCLED CONTENT CREDITS- APPLICATIONS WORKED WITH:EXCEL, TEAMS, OUTLOOK, BLUEBEAM, WORD, PROCORE, BUILDR, CUPIX CONNECT, VPLANNERhttps://www.rsconstruction.com/projects/education/city-college-of-san-francisco-steam-building-project/

San Jose, California, United States

Assists in the functions of the office of sustainabilityAids in the sustainability posts on social media and in creating/maintaining a discord server

Virtual

10 Week Summer Internship- Utilizes data from ARM website and complies it into graphs in order to interpret data and draw conclusions from the BBOP field campaign- Exposure to Python (Spyder, Visual Studio, etc.)- Creates a scientific report, poster, and presentation by the end of the internship (August 2022)

- Aids the Vice President in the planning, organization, etc. in hopes of utilizing 77 acres of land to create renewable energy and other benefits for the population nearby (in Texas)

I was the owner (proprietor) of *startup company* Park Keen Community (Decided to hold off on continuing this until after school or until the time is right)A company created by students, for students. Park Keen Community supports students by providing economical membership access to late night study spaces while efficiently spreading knowledge, specific to affordable housing, through community.

Administrative Duties

Santa Rosa, California, United States

Data entry (Acculynx)Master shredder, copier and scanner!

Santa Rosa Junior College

- Checks in students to determine if they are healthy enough to be on campus- Provides students with masks, hand sanitizer, etc.- Informs students on the most recent COVID guidelines for SRJC (masks required indoors, etc.)- Welcomes students back to campus with a smile!

Santa Rosa Junior College

- Aids program manager in the organizing of student information - Utilizes Microsoft Excel experience to efficiently and effectively update student progress in a spreadsheet- Emails students that declare themselves as formally incarcerated

*On Call from June - Dec*- Creates professionally crafted social media posts for various clients- Uses experience in marketing to increase awareness for multiple clients- Utilizes professional communication

Novato, California, United States

- organized and digitized historical archives

Manages warehouse inventory and assists in ordering, receiving, etc. (QuickBooks & Google Sheets)

Santa Rosa, California

Practices proficient business, money handling, and sales communication and selling techniques

Santa Rosa, Ca

- Creates SWPPP, Erosion Control/Prevention, & BMP (Best Management Practices Plan) Reports - Utilizes AutoCAD, Microsoft Word & Excel, Google Earth, Outlook, and other computer skills

Cotati, California, United States

- Skilled in the handling of hand/power tools (chainsaw, pull saw, hedge trimmer, brush cutter, etc. )- Knowledgeable in topics such as: landscaping, recycling, ecology, and native/non-native plants- Demonstrates safety when using the chipper, chainsaw, hand/power tools, and forkliftEducated in: hand/power tool use, landscaping, recycling, conservation, ecology & more!

Cotati, California

- Excels in administrative tasks and participates in outreach/recruitment efforts- Exercises office and recruiting skills

104 Wikiup Drive, Santa Rosa Ca 95403

somewhat seasonal (on call) Temp• Organizes, deep cleans, handles money and files paperwork • Exercises typing, customer service, and phone abilities

Santa Rosa, California

Follows proper protocol in the care of small animals (birds, cats, reptiles, fish, rodents, etc.)Money handling/cashiering duties

3410 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa Ca 95401

• Escorts dogs to and from customer’s vehicles• Supervises and plays with dogs in the yard• Prepares food and gives medications • Provides care to other animals (cats, horses, goats, birds, chinchillas, emu, etc.)• Cleans office, does laundry, and sanitizes runs and yards

Rohnert Park, California, United States

- Service dog training experience full-time (24/7)- Basic canine first aid, breeding, & whelping- Canine behavior & training- I learned about how to promote myself as a Dog Trainer as well as how to start a business

1470 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa

• Greets and sells food to customers• Lands pizza and bread • Restocks supplies when needed• General upkeep of store

100 Marina Drive, Geyserville

Seasonal• Capable of opening, closing and updating inventory• Takes reservations and handles paperwork• Expresses knowledge on operating boats• General upkeep of Marina and Boats (including yard work)

2061 Santa Rosa Plaza Mall

• Knowledge of retail and money handling • Informs customers on store’s merchandise • Uses customer service skills constantly• General upkeep of store

Civil & Environmental Engineering Major, Civil Engineering, In Progress

Activities and Societies: Creator of CHIPS Club (Career Hacks & Internship Preparedness in STEM)Enrolled in: Transportation Engineering.

Natural Sciences, Engineering

Activities and Societies: SPRING 2019 - Graduated with Associate of Science in Natural Science (with Honors) President/Creator of Women.

Business

The Next Economy MBA is a nine month course (from September 22, 2020 through June 4, 2021) for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Construction Trades

NextGen Trades Academy (The Lime Foundation) – January 2019 to June 13, 2019 Tiny House building experience, education in construction.

Associate Of Science - As, Business And Canine Companion Studies

A.S in Business & Companion Dog Studies I trained service dogs for a year!

High School Deploma