Katie Conkle

Experience

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  Parus Consulting Inc.

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Project Assistent

  Edited documents and performed general office tasks. Gained experience working with CEQA and EIR.

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  University of Portland

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  GPS Student Research

  Developed ArcGIS database for Pollentia, an ancient Roman Archeological Dig Site in Mallorca, Spain using GPS, Autocad and ArcGIS. The data base allowed for all of the information found at the dig to be stored in one place, and in the future to allow for cross referencing of their findings with other Archeological sites.

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  University of Portland

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2018

  Lead students on hiking, camping and climbing trips as well as worked at the front desk to check out equipment and sign up students for trips. Emphasized Safety while sharing love of outdoors with others. Helped Conduct two separate studies to determine the effectiveness of using water treatment residuals and mycelium to reduce leaching of phosphate and nitrogen from bioretention beds. Analyzed water samples using HACH colorimeter and atomic absorption spectrophotometer.

  • Outdoor Pursuits Trip leader and Climbing Wall Instructor

    Aug 2015 - Sept 2018

  • Bioretention Student Research

    Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
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  Whitewater Excitement – American River Rafting

  Jun 2018 - Oct 2019

  Whitewater Raft Guide

  Seasonal Summer Job. Organized and lead whitewater rafting trips with up to 7 guides and 50 guests, engaged in direct customer service, told bad dad jokes, and focused on safety.

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  Placer County

  Oct 2020 - Feb 2023

  Development Review Coordinator

  Reviewed development plans and technical drainage studies, assisted in operation and maintenance of flood control facilities, prepared and responded to flooding events, and provided water resource technical support

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  Ducks Unlimited

  Nov 2023 - now

  Regional Engineer