Luna James

Experience

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  Austin Community College Geology Club

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  Environmental Cleanup Coordinator

  ✔ Located areas in distress that would benefit from a cleanup effort✔ Collaborated with Keep Austin Beautiful ✔ Ensured safety during cleanup events, and provided waivers ✔Educated students about recycling

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  The River Inspired Student Effort

  Jan 2016 - May 2017

  President

  The River Inspired Student Effort (RINSE) is a student organization within the Geography department at Texas State University. Its focus is on preserving and improving the San Marcos River by organizing student-led cleanup events and educating the public about litter and other environmental threats.✔ Organized and promoted cleanup events ✔ Managed spending ✔ Led Officers✔ Updated social media

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  Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Lab Intern

  ✔ Assisted with ongoing research projects✔ Calibrated water monitoring equipment✔ Maintained laboratory instruments/equipment/records✔ Prepped glassware for water testing experiments✔ Performed basic wet chemistry analysis under the supervision of EARDC biologists/analysts✔ Conducted water analysis using a mass spectrometer, and recorded results using Microsoft Excel

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  GAMMA THETA UPSILON

  May 2016 - May 2017

  Vice President

  Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU) is an international honor society in geography. Gamma Theta Upsilon was founded in 1928 and became a national organization in 1931. Members of GTU have met academic requirements and share a background and interest in geography. GTU chapter activities support geography knowledge and awareness.✔ Helped promote our chapter by attending major events ✔ Organized volunteer opportunities✔ Assisted the President with additional tasks

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  Crespo Consulting Services, Inc

  Sept 2017 - now

  • Water Resources Scientist / Geographic Information Systems Manager

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Water Resources Scientist / GIS Specialist

    Sept 2017 - now