Erin Wade
213 Leonard St. Apt 309
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
P1B 5K3
Career Objective:
To Use Use My Aquired Skills and Knowledge To Obtain Employment Within the Environmental Field
Education
Degree 2000
Bachelor of Liberal Science - Environmental Science & Biology
Nipissing University, North Bay, Ontario
Diploma '98 Environmental Protection Technology
Canadore College, North Bay, Ontario
Core Courses:Limnology, Hydrology, Toxicology, Microbiology, Ecology, Organic & Analytical Chemistry, Waste Management, Mitigation & Rehabilitation, Environmental Law, Physics, Wastewater Management and Treatment. Strong Monitoring & Analysis Background.
Aquired Skills:
Sampling and analysis of soil, air, and water
Aseptic microbioogical technique
Culturing and testing of Daphnia magna - LC50, LD50, LT50
Flow calculations - pipe, open water, hydromet station
Bench chemistry & theory
Surveying
Identification of flora & fauna
O.S.S.D.
St. Clair Secondary, Sarnia, Ontario
Work History
PresentlyComputer Help Desk Assistant
Nipissing University Technological Services, North Bay, Ontario
Duties Included: Setting up e-mail accounts, establishing internet connections, and general trouble-shooting. Responsible for delivery and set-up of various equipment. The set-up video-conference equipment, including testing and troubleshooting, arranging microphones, cameras, computers, and scan converters.
Summer 1998Fisheries Technician
Ministry of Natural Resources, North Bay, Ontario
Duties Included:Preformed creel census on Trout Lake in North Bay. I was responsible for interviewing anglers, sampling Lake Trout, and answering any questions from the anglers. The sampling of the Trout involved recording the length and weight ofthe fish, as well as collecting scale samples. This information was used to assess the health of the Trout population on the lake.
Summer 1997Water Quality Technician
Ministry of Environment, North Bay, Ontario
North Bay/Mattawa Conservation Authority, North Bay, Ontario
Duties Included:Construction of watershed maps for North Bay and surrounding area, and the weekly sampling of 23 sites on six area creeks. The purpose of this study was to build a basis of research for an upcoming escarpment study slated for the Fall of 1997. Data was compiled into spreadsheets and a final report was submitted. This was a contract position for seven weeks.
'93-'99Manager
Wendy's Restaurants of Canada, Sarnia & North Bay, Ontario
Duties Include:Supervision of up to 20 employees per shift, daily cashier and safe audits. Daily paperwork, including daily sales mix, inventory and profit/loss analysis
Sept'94-Feb'95Latex Division, Research & Development
Dow Chemical of Canada, Sarnia, Ontario
Duties Included:The compounding and testing of various latec being used throughout Dow. Also, using these results, develop an improved latex formula that faired better in the outlined testing. A final report was submitted for circulation throughout Dow. A presentation was given to the Department outlining results and recommendations. This was a co-op position.
Employable Skills & Achievements
Survival Canada Certificate
Valid Class G drivers license
Awarded the Imperial Oil Higher Education Scholarship (3 Yrs)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Windows '95&'98, Wordperfect, Quattro Pro, and HTML language
Precise lab & field technique
Excellent communication skills
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