Shauna Stack Email & Phone Number

Edmonton, Ab, Ca

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Sherwood Park, Alberta

Edmonton, Canada Area

My research focuses on the improvement of best managing practices for using reconstructed soils in upland Boreal reclamation within the Athabasca Oil Sand Region. The goal is to select and vertically place salvaged soils that will support mature forests in the future. Knowledge gained from this project will contribute to the development of operational criteria for reconstructed soils, while furthering the re-establishment of sustainable and functioning forests in reclaimed surface mines.

Crowsnest Pass, Alberta

After graduating with my Bachelor of Science degree, I was hired as a field technician for the Southern Rockies Watershed Program (SRWP) in May 2015. I gained valuable field experience that included: operating all-terrain vehicles loaded with heavy equipment through mountainous trails; minimizing hazards associated with mountain hiking in all seasons, such as wildlife encounters, extreme weather and challenging terrain; installation and maintenance of hydrological and meteorological monitoring equipment; collecting water and algae samples from head water streams; working as teams of 2 or more and assisting graduate students with projects, and; working long hours when required in the field and preparing supplies accordingly. Office work experience added to my abilities to manage, process and interpret data and, conducting laboratory analysis of algae and water samples.

Edmonton, Canada Area

Under the supervision of Dr. Arturo Sanchez-Azofeifa, I fulfilled the requirements of my undergraduate research thesis in Santa Rosa National Park, Costa Rica. The focus of my study looked at the effect of liana presence (a fast growing woody vine commonly found in tropical areas after a disturbance) on the acoustic complexity of the soundscape in a tropical dry forest. I gained valuable field experience during this research project, particularly in the use of off-road vehicles, in adapting to unforeseen problems when away from camp, the proper installation and maintenance of equipment and in effectively preparing and mitigating the hazards associated with tropical research. Office experience improved my abilities in data management and processing, the interpretation of quantitative data and literature research and writing.

Alberta, Canada

I worked part time at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village as a cashier in the admissions booth, food services and gift shop. After working for two summer seasons at the Village, I was promoted to Special Event Coordinator, which entailed the planning and assisted managing of a Vendor's Market and associated operation of the admissions, food and gift services during the five main events hosted each year. My experience at the Village allowed me to develop skills in organization and planning of events and employees, time management, in-the-moment problem solving and public relations.

Master'S Of Science Degree, Land Reclamation

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Honors In Environmental Earth Sciences