Kiera O'Neil Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Planted, maintained, and harvested diverse vegetable crops. Delivered produce to 100 customers a week. Cultivated relationships with customers and vendors. Provided sales and customer service support to customers at weekly farmer’s markets. Kept inventory of produce. Maintained soil health through composting and crop rotation.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Conducted USP and AOAC pathogen testing on 25 vitamin samples to maintain set quality and safety standards. Monitored and controlled laboratory for indicator bacteria to ensure lab cleanliness. Used aseptic technique to manage live cultures and organisms. Performed weekly environmental air and water testing for Pittsburgh facilities to check quality. Gathered, interpreted, and presented quantitative and qualitative results of bacteria on petri film and agar.

Acted as a park ambassador and connected park users with relevant resources and information. Promoted safe utilization of the parks in accordance with applicable provisions of the Allegheny County Code of Ordinance. . Patrolled park on foot and by vehicle. Led volunteers in natural and recreational resource management projects, including trail building, invasive species removal and tree planting. Developed and presented 30 interpretive programs for 300 participants in scheduled park programs… Show more Acted as a park ambassador and connected park users with relevant resources and information. Promoted safe utilization of the parks in accordance with applicable provisions of the Allegheny County Code of Ordinance. . Patrolled park on foot and by vehicle. Led volunteers in natural and recreational resource management projects, including trail building, invasive species removal and tree planting. Developed and presented 30 interpretive programs for 300 participants in scheduled park programs, special events, and outreach programs Show less

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Prepared and set organic samples for analysis to ensure compliance with internal SOPs and EPA methodology. Retained accuracy whilst managing records as well as reported any discrepancies to supervisor for timely resolution. Maintained cleanliness of lab supply areas, instruments, and supplies.

Boyce, Virginia

Designed and executed novel ecological research. Developed skills in experimental design, data collection and analysis, and scientific communication at Blandy Experimental Farm's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program.

Washington, Pennsylvania

Supported students in planning, organizing, leading, and accomplishing semester-long ecological research projects. Ensured appropriate functionality of field equipment via consistent maintenance. Revised scientific writing as well as research manuscripts of 12 students. Modified lesson plans for weekly labs to ensure effective learning of students. Aided and answered questions in class sessions and discussions about ecological concepts to raise student understanding.