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Experience

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  University of Waterloo

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  Civil Engineering Research And Teaching Assistant

  ‣ Conducted various stress and extreme temperature experiments on concrete specimens in a laboratory with great attention to detail, then analyzed results and wrote technical reports based on personal conclusions‣ Developed good research skills, balanced concurrent deadlines through co-writing papers "Gender and Racial Diversity in STEM in UWaterloo", "Designing Efficient Earth Dams in Northern Ontario" and conducting concrete research in a lab‣ Participated in bi-weekly brainstorming meetings which resulted in successful Enviro/Geo Design Days, where 32 students participated‣ Elected as a Department Representative on the March Break Open House, where I shared my experience and knowledge of the program, counseled prospective students and their parents demonstrating active listening and communication skills‣ Inspired 3 students to pick Environmental Engineering as a major on the March Break Open House Show less

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  University of Waterloo

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2019

  Supply Store Client Support & Inventory Specialist

  ‣ Performed accounting tasks such as reading and creating financial statements in Excel and Word and maintained and managed digital database, performing data entry in information filing systems.‣ Regularly ordered supplies, maintained inventory, planned and organized daily operations.‣ Complied data, statistics and other information to strategically plan and implement marketing tactics to introduce certain products and increase sales.‣ Achieved high customer satisfaction rate and provided customers with exceptional service by properly organizing store inventory and POS software, which minimized the wait times. Show less

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  The Artstore Of Waterloo Ltd

  Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

  Sales Representative

  ‣ Greeted people, provided assistance and information needed for clients in making the right choices by understanding and anticipating their requirements.‣ Received payments and updated stock and sales inventory regularly, performed basic bookkeeping tasks.‣ Performed store cleaning, disinfection throughout the day and followed social distancing rules.‣ Built strong relationships with customers and the community to promote long-term business growth.‣ Answered telephone and relayed telephone calls and messages.‣ Managed heavy school workload while maintaining a 3.5+ GPA and working part-time. Show less

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  University of Waterloo

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

  Arctic Toxicology Research Assistant

  ‣ Showed high-level leadership and problem-solving qualities when leading the lab - with minimal supervision - in the testing and sampling part of the research‣ Demonstrated quick learning and multi-tasking skills by learning research tools such as Mendeley, Web of Science, PubMed, etc.‣ Presented co-op experience, and personal research findings at monthly Research Group meeting

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  Rèphr

  Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

  Sustainability Analyst

  ‣ Produced a technical report focused on sustainable packaging with minimal supervision resulting in the company choosing a relatively more sustainable options for the new product‣ Reviewed 30+ academic papers and government documents focusing on environmental performance metrics to investigate environmental impacts of different materials‣ Suggested a design with multiple materials which lowers environmental impact and cost of manufacturing

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  University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Co-Op Resources Development Assistant

  ‣ Initiated a new official UW programming for international students by surveying 120+ students, identifying opportunities for improvement, and proposing solutions to the Dean and the Associate Deans of Engineering‣ Demonstrated adaptability and enthusiasm by swiftly grasping new technology and communication tools, which resulted in designing the programming’s logo, taking part in a podcast, new interviewing experience‣ Closely collaborated with all stakeholders by clearly and effectively conveying ideas verbally and in writing, demonstrating ethical conduct, which led to a welcoming, and productive space for teamwork‣ Thoroughly analyzed and interpreted data, regularly asked for feedback and incorporated it to generate new ideas, provide detailed and accurate reports‣ Demonstrated reliability and ability to seek both details and the big picture Show less

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  AECOM

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  Environmental Scientist Intern

  ‣ Conducted 3 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments following O.Reg 153/04 ‣ Delivered 3 advanced-quality (considering lack of experience) Phase I ESA reports and met the deadlines‣ Explored new tasks and responsibilities in projects of different nature. Worked on 2-3 projects in the same timeframe‣ Performed excellently presenting in front of peers about the experience at AECOM in Indigenous Student Centre at the University of Waterloo‣ Actively took part in client communications and interviewed relevant parties‣ Showed excellent improvement throughout the term‣ Demonstrated willingness to learn and understand more than the work assigned Show less

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  AECOM

  May 2023 - Jul 2023

  Environmental Scientist Intern
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  GHD

  Nov 2024 - now

  Engineering Graduate, Environmental