Jake Gardner

Experience

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  City of Cincinnati

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

  Recreation Specialist

  •Developed ecologically focused lessons for children aged 5-12 •Facilitated outdoor daytime activities in various city parks •Established connections with local families as a representative of the Cincinnati Park Board

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  University of Cincinnati

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2019

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  •Assisted in a laboratory study researching the effects of neem oil on nitrifying bacteria•Helped design closed aquaponic systems •Drafted a proposal for the institutional animal care and use committee

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  Rooted Juicery & Kitchen

  Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

  Assistant Kitchen Manager

  •Managed inventory of fresh produce and ingredients•Supervised 20+ kitchen employees during food and drink preparation •Improved the organization, sanitation, and storage of dry goods at the company's flagship restaurant

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  Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency

  Dec 2020 - Apr 2021

  Biohazard Technician

  •Preventative maintenance on air samplers within the SW Ohio region for a federal air monitoring program •Sample collection, transportation, and electronic record keeping

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  City of Cincinnati

  Apr 2021 - Oct 2023

  Laboratory Technician 2

  •Perform over 20 analyses required by NPDES permits in the areas of wet chemistry, microbiology, and inorganics •Strong emphasis on cyanide testing using techniques of micro distillation and flow injection analysis•Evaluate the quality of data based on method specific criteria set by standard operating procedures •Enter data into the lab information management system (LIMS) •Maintain proper laboratory hygiene and a safe working environment•Documentation and storage of hazardous waste Show less

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  APTIM

  Oct 2023 - now

  Environmental Scientist