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Duluth, Mn, Us

Duluth, Minnesota, United States

• Increase client success by developing keyword-optimized, targeted resumes and cover letters, leading to an increase in interview requests and a boost in recruiter response rates• Empower clients to achieve professional goals by providing tailored career coaching and guidance, resulting in a reduction in job search-related anxiety and an increase in successful job placements• Conduct in-depth market research to identify industry trends and incorporate relevant keywords, ensuring resumes resonate with hiring managers and contribute to an increase in client satisfaction rates• Offer personalized support throughout the resume writing process, fostering a strong rapport with clients and contributing to their increased confidence in navigating the job search• Analyze specific job requirements and client qualifications to create customized resumes that highlight relevant skills and experience, improving client chances of securing interviews and job offers

Duluth, Mn Epa

• Develop innovative solutions for scientific applications, visualization, modeling, computational science, software, and statistical support within the U.S. EPA's ORD/CCTE• Collaboratively utilized Sciome SWIFT-Review and SWIFT-Active Screener, web-based systematic review tools, to streamline problem formulation, prioritize literature, and reduce screening efforts while effectively identifying and prioritizing relevant articles for systematic reviews• Assist in automating the full-text screening process, providing test data for pilot project model calibration• Input updates to ECOTOX citation information, collaborating to minimize duplicate citations• Ensure ecological toxicity data selection adheres to criteria, prioritizing wild species while incorporating domestic and laboratory species for data gap filling and maintaining systematic review processes• Oversee the monthly reviews of the Table of Contents from pertinent journals, adding relevant references to the extraction queue, and consistently assessing the relevance of included journals to maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date database• Collaborate with abstractors, data coordinators, and trained staff to utilize validation files, electronic QA checks, and comprehensive assessments to maintain high data quality and accuracy• Provide system and programming support to EPA Programs, including OCSPP/OPP, OCSPP/OPPT, OW, and Superfund data submissions• Conduct literature searches and data mining for chemicals of concern per EPA Programs' requests while adhering to SOPs• Identify relevant studies using electronic alert services, literature databases, high impact journals, and bibliographies of review articles• Review and abstract data parameters into appropriate databases following ECOTOX SOPs and EPA data standards• Ensure completion of quality assurance steps before releasing data• Update the public ECOTOX knowledgebase with newly coded/modified data on a quarterly basis

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

• Gathered information from multiple sources and assembled qualified research articles and abstracts• Analyzed and classified research articles according to their subject matter after evaluating the sources• Established and ranked the top five research categories for the library in collaboration with the library's research committee• Utilized feedback from the surveys to ensure that the insights from committee members are aligned• Identified key research terms and conducted an online search for research records that can be found in public databases• Selected relevant studies for inclusion in a centralized spreadsheet and synthesized information to post research articles on the APPB’s website

Superior, Wi

• Performed comprehensive online research utilizing various databases and journals, including EBSCO, JSTOR, Credo, PubMed, and Academic Search Premier, to gather relevant information and support scientific investigations• Investigated the degradation, dosing effectiveness, and chronic residual toxicity of a proposed ballast water management system, contributing to the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions

Superior, Wi

• Collected and analyzed ballast water samples from commercial vessels in the Great Lakes and global locations to assess microbial content and water quality concerning ballast water management systems• Evaluated the performance of ballast water management systems through land-based and bench-scale tests, examining bacteriological and water quality parameters to ensure compliance with environmental regulations• Analyzed data from the WI-DNR Surface Water Integrated Monitoring System (SWIMS) and Web Access Management System (WAMS) to assess water quality trends and support informed decision-making for water resource management

University Of Wisconsin-Superior

• Collected preliminary isotopic data from water samples of the Nemadji River, Bear Creek, Bluff Creek, and Dutchmen Creek• Analyzed water samples at the University of Minnesota Stable Isotopes Lab• Determined the hydrological setting of the streams including climate, flow path, water source, and residence time of water in the flow system• Accurate and honest documentation and reporting of research data and results

Superior, Wisconsin

• Serve as a resource for campus information, events, and services • Provide quality customer service by assisting building users, residents, staff, and guests• Offer quick and accurate information; find answers to questions and complaints and make referrals• Support permanent staff housed in Union Administrative Offices including Residence Life• Uphold strong customer service by greeting and servicing calls on the University switchboard• Manage and reconcile cash register, handle currency, and maintain operational office functions

Superior, Wisconsin

• Managed a $135,000 grant for the Jacket Internship Financial Assistance (JIFA) Program, supporting 60-70 interns and collaborating with Career & Internship staff to ensure smooth operation• Developed expertise in grant report writing, JIFA outreach, and database management, contributing to the success of the program and its interns• Provided personalized career support to students and alumni, offering resume and cover letter assistance, as well as follow-up guidance to enhance their professional development• Coordinated event registration for career-related events, assisting both students and employers in navigating the process, while also maintaining and marketing Career Services through social media channels• Played a key role in organizing and promoting the annual Head of the Lakes Job and Internship Fair, fostering connections between job seekers and potential employers

Washington, Dc (Virtual)

• Monitored publications, social media, newspapers, etc. and compiled weekly newsletters with top sustainable, environmental stories• Wrote a sustainability-related blog/essay each month on a topic in sustainable management, sustainable materials, energy efficiency, green infrastructure, green purchasing, etc.• Identified sustainability success stories within community and produced a written piece • Virtual Student Foreign Service internship through the Integrated Environmental Strategies Division within the Office of Strategic Environmental Management

Superior, Wisconsin

• Led a research team of 2 to 7 in collecting and analyzing data about crayfish within the St. Louis River Freshwater Estuary while demonstrating proper collection and preparation techniques• Helped in evaluating and monitoring 4 environmental assessment sites for water quality within the St. Louis River Freshwater Estuary• Maintained the field data log sheets and log books for the entire research team to accurately organize all data into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for record-keeping and future research use• Dissected captured crayfish to measure Microphallus sp. parasites to determine the effect of the parasitic infection on crayfish populations• Evaluated, analyzed, and summarized environmental and water quality monitoring data• Worked with other representatives of environmental organizations and government agencies in the Twin Ports, such as the EPA’s Mid-Continent Ecology Division, and the MN and WI Sea Grant and DNR offices• Educated walk-in customers about the Great Lakes at the NERR Learning Center through discovery and hands-on exhibits

Duluth, Minnesota

• Responsible for consulting and assisting new and current students with filing of government forms and scheduling classes• Guiding knowledgeable individual tours for prospective students and their families, group tours for academic or diplomatic purposes, and candidate tours for the LSC search committe• Organize and execute Lake Superior College’s seasonal Open House, job fairs, welcome week, student success day, and other special events• Assist with computerized placement testing and registration for new students, while aiding Professional Academic Advisors during orientation• Answer phone calls and emails efficiently and responsibly on the college’s services and resources.• Monitor computer labs, assist with unofficial transcripts, degree audit reports, access financial aid information, and adjust course schedules

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis, Library And Information Science

Activities and Societies: ALA Student Organization of Library & Information Science

Great Lakes Regional Fellow, Professional Leadership Development

Bachelor'S Degree, Major: Environmental Studies Minor: Biology And Geographic Information Systems

Activities and Societies: The Alliance, Earth Action and Students of Science.

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), General Studies