Mckenzie Elliott, Git Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

- Provided oversight for mass excavation activities during property redevelopment, which included following a soil sampling plan, field screening using a PID, and communicating with the project manager- Assisted clients in remedial excavation activities involving hazardous waste - Conducted subsurface soil investigations using direct push probe and hollow stem auger drilling techniques to determine extent of contamination in the field- Led and assisted multiple groundwater sampling events, following sampling plans and troubleshooting problems in the field- Drafted proposals, work plans, health and safety plans, and reports for multiple types of field events- Drafted numerous Phase I ESAs and conducted historical research and property reconnaissance for these reports

Spokane, Washington

- Sampled contaminated groundwater, soil, and air to evaluate risk or hazards for clients- Assisted with hazardous materials sampling and mold investigations to gauge environmental and health risks- Drafted reports following fieldwork to communicate information to clients in a timely manner

Walla Walla, Wa

- Collaborated with a team to maintain a clean cellar space and machinery, ensuring efficient wine production- Assisted winemakers in daily and long term tasks that required strength, endurance, and problem solving- Worked under pressure for an extended period of time to complete necessary tasks

Walla Walla, Wa

- Aided students by providing feedback on their work in order to improve their understanding- Interpreted students' needs by listening to their questions and communicating this information to the professor

Walla Walla, Wa

- Communicated with and answered questions about library resources, so patrons could best utilize what was available to them

Walla Walla, Wa

- Maintained database by comparing electronic and physical records to ensure accurate information- Worked independently with little to no supervision to complete daily and long term tasks

Walla Walla, Wa

- Analysed loess samples with a pXRF, Vibrating Sample Magnetometer, and Mastersizer 3000- Collaborated with my research partner and our adviser on a poster presentation at GSA's annual meeting- Developed troubleshooting skills with multiple analytical instruments

Kiel Area, Germany

- Created an SOP for the most efficient sampling and analysis of multiple lake cores - Performed multiple geochemical analyses on lake sediments including pXRF and line scnanning XRF- Collaborated with my advising PhD student to decide daily and long term tasks and goals for our summer together- Worked independently and unsupervised to complete sampling and analysis

Spokane, Washington Area

- Implemented daily STEM activities to teach elementary aged children about scientific principle- Improvised and developed activities based on campers' interests to better maintain their engagement

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Geology

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Theta, Club Tennis

Geology Field Camp In Scotland, Geology/Earth Science, General

Extensive field mapping with a brunton compass in difficult weather and terrain. Used observations and field data to create maps, logs.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Women's Cross Country, Women's Tennis, Deca, Knowledge Bowl