Elizabeth Dahl

Experience

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  City of Irvine

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  Community Services Department Aide

  Increased youth participation in service activities that would benefit the community as a whole and engaged teens in safe and appealing social-recreational activities. Planned events such as Battle of the Bands, teen forums, and community service projects.

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  District Office Intern

  Interned for California’s 45th Congressional District Representative Mimi Walters. Answered constituents’ phone calls and responded to their questions and comments regarding the Congresswoman. Assisted with community outreach efforts and digital communications and performed office tasks such as filing, organizing, and data entry.

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  Old Navy

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Sales Associate

  Demonstrated excellent customer service while helping guests in the fitting rooms and sales floor. Organized and maintained the stock room and sales floor.

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  UW-Madison College of Letters & Science

  Apr 2018 - May 2019

  Honors Program Peer Advisor

  Assisted students with course scheduling, navigating college life, and any other academic, social, or personal needs. Actively worked with new students at Summer Orientation, Advising, and Registration. Has a vast knowledge of university policies and is able to effectively listen and communicate with students.

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  UW-Madison Center for Academic Excellence

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

  Academic Mentor

  Tutored a student twice weekly in an introductory Weather and Climate course. Engaged the student by encouraging active learning and participation. Created review activities for each session.

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  Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Jan 2019 - Sept 2019

  Undergraduate Research Assistant - Holloway Group

  Participated in air quality research under Professor Tracey Holloway at UW - Madison. Currently focusing on the relationship between nitrogen dioxide air pollution and economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. Used computer modeling programs, such as NCL and Python, and data analysis to gather insight into air quality issues in several world regions.

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  Recreation & Wellbeing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Apr 2019 - May 2021

  Mind-Body Group Fitness Instructor

  Teaches Yoga, Powerflow, and Yoga Strength group fitness classes for UW-Madison students, faculty, and community members. Leads a safe, effective and enjoyable class for a diverse group of participants using inclusive multi‐level optional teaching methodology.

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  American Meteorological Society

  Sept 2019 - May 2021

  Officer of UW Madison chapter of AMS. Coordinates informational meetings about various careers and opportunities within the field of meteorology. Initiates networking opportunities for members with professionals and academics in the field. Plans guest speaker, social, and fundraising events.

  • Senior Officer

    Jun 2020 - May 2021

  • Junior Officer

    Sept 2019 - May 2020
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  Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS)

  Oct 2019 - Apr 2020

  Research Assistant

  Researches wildfires using the Wildfire Automated Biomass Burning Algorithm (WFABBA) processing system. Uses geostationary satellite data to detect and characterize biomass burning. Validates detected GOES-R biomass burning incidents.

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  NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2022

  Analyze meteorological data from a variety of sources to prepare and issue forecast products, advisories, and warnings concerning a number of hazardous weather conditions, such as severe weather, high winds, flash floods, and winter storms. Provide weather information and guidance to the general public, media, and other federal, state, and local agencies. Lead office’s Culture Team to plan office gatherings and philanthropic engagement and promote a positive office culture. Review StormReady program applications and collaborate with applicants. Initiate StormReady practices at the local government level by assisting with severe weather best practices. Completed emergency management training. Show less

  • Meteorologist

    Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Meteorology Pathways Intern

    Jun 2020 - Jun 2021
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  Wisconsin State Assembly

  Jan 2021 - May 2021

  Intern

  Intern for Representative Steve Doyle. Conducted research on bills by attending committee hearings and analyzing legislative documents. Communicated with constituents, other legislators, and activist groups to better understand top issues among La Crosse County residents.

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  Wisconsin Emergency Management

  Aug 2022 - now

  All Hazards Planner - Operations and Resource Management