• Lead instruction in small groups for water and gas sample collection, temperature, pH, and conductivity probe use, and stream flow measurement for students to gain hands-on water sampling experience.• Organized social and academic activities to build a community centered around cooperation and scholarship.• Scheduled individual meetings with students to provide personal guidance on schoolwork and wellbeing.• Informed students about local and campus environmental and sustainability… Show more • Lead instruction in small groups for water and gas sample collection, temperature, pH, and conductivity probe use, and stream flow measurement for students to gain hands-on water sampling experience.• Organized social and academic activities to build a community centered around cooperation and scholarship.• Scheduled individual meetings with students to provide personal guidance on schoolwork and wellbeing.• Informed students about local and campus environmental and sustainability issues to encourage involvement. Show less

• Provided data to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Army Corps of Engineers for the Ambient Lake Monitoring Project and Water Quality Monitoring Program respectively.• Prepared buffer solutions and performed dilutions to analyze chlorophyll and phycocyanin concentrations.• Calibrated and operated automatic titrator, microbalance, and spectrophotometer.• Managed rotating schedule for hundreds of samples to run required analyses within holding time.• Sampled Army… Show more • Provided data to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Army Corps of Engineers for the Ambient Lake Monitoring Project and Water Quality Monitoring Program respectively.• Prepared buffer solutions and performed dilutions to analyze chlorophyll and phycocyanin concentrations.• Calibrated and operated automatic titrator, microbalance, and spectrophotometer.• Managed rotating schedule for hundreds of samples to run required analyses within holding time.• Sampled Army Corps beach sites at Saylorville and Red Rock to measure turbidity, wind speed, air and water temperature, public use, along with collecting water samples for analysis in-lab.• Trained and evaluated new technicians, delegated tasks, and managed lab operations when needed.• Recorded, formatted, and uploaded data for approval using Microsoft databases, Excel, and remote desktops. Show less

• Processed and extracted hundreds of soil samples for multiple soil quality monitoring projects.• Accurately downsized soil parcels within 0.1g to prepare for extraction.• Adhered to standard operating practices to provide accurate and high-quality data.• Disposed of natural and chemical waste using approved methods to protect students, staff, and the environment.

• Listened to customers and recommended appropriate products to address cosmetic concerns• Handled $600–$1000 a day in transactions while preventing losses for over $10,000 in merchandise• Cleaned and maintained the store to meet sanitation guidelines and create a pleasant environment

• Used Point of Sale system to handle $1000–$1,500 a day in transactions • Cleaned store following sanitation guidelines to create a pleasant shopping experience for customers• Organized products and displays to meet corporate requirements and provide an efficient store layout• Assisted a diverse customer community with respect and understanding for individual situations to maintain a welcoming environment and encourage customers to return.

• Trained new employees to ensure standard processes and create a welcoming environment• Memorized preparation of over 50 menu items to increase production efficiency• Managed quality control to verify food was prepared correctly and ensure customer satisfaction