Emily Thong

Emily thong

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  • About me

    Environmental Scientist at Kleinfelder, Inc. | BSc (Hons)

  • Education

    • Monash university

      2022 - 2022
      Bachelor of science (hons) geochemistry, sustainable mining, environmental science, economic geology first class honours (h1) (gpa 4.0)

      Supervisors: Andrew Frierdich and Mark Pownceby (CSIRO) Collaborating Organisation: CSIRO Thesis title: “Phosphorus and Goethite Interactions: Implications on the Mining Industry”- Synthesised iron-ore minerals, conduct lab tests for qualitative and quantitative analyses of solutions- Run experiments by using the XRD Bruker D8 Advance Eco with Cobalt Source, ICP-OES and ICP-MS- Plan, set-up and undertake wet chemistry experiments - Design experiments to… Show more Supervisors: Andrew Frierdich and Mark Pownceby (CSIRO) Collaborating Organisation: CSIRO Thesis title: “Phosphorus and Goethite Interactions: Implications on the Mining Industry”- Synthesised iron-ore minerals, conduct lab tests for qualitative and quantitative analyses of solutions- Run experiments by using the XRD Bruker D8 Advance Eco with Cobalt Source, ICP-OES and ICP-MS- Plan, set-up and undertake wet chemistry experiments - Design experiments to efficiently extract phosphorus from iron-ore minerals- Analyse national and international climate policy positions and prepare evidence from literature and the IPCC to support informed decision making (University of Melbourne - Graduate Coursework) Show less

    • Monash university

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      Bachelor of science earth science

      • Interpreted hydrological data on Excel and predicated movement of contaminants using RStudio • Developed an ability to collect, handle and use digital spatial data for mapping, analysis, and modelling by using GIS• Assessed landscape management problems through critical evaluation of the literature and field and laboratory data • Exhibited a high level of skill in field description, identification and analysis of soils and regolith and assessed key threats to the soil resource and… Show more • Interpreted hydrological data on Excel and predicated movement of contaminants using RStudio • Developed an ability to collect, handle and use digital spatial data for mapping, analysis, and modelling by using GIS• Assessed landscape management problems through critical evaluation of the literature and field and laboratory data • Exhibited a high level of skill in field description, identification and analysis of soils and regolith and assessed key threats to the soil resource and identifying management and remediation strategies. • Use geochemical tracer methods to identify sources and sinks for elements in natural and contaminated systems. • Analysed and interpreted geochemical datasets from natural and contaminated environments. • Performed microbiological methodology and lab. skills used to study microbial pathogens to understand different microbial pathogens including bacteria, viruses and parasites, their modes of pathogenesis, diseases caused, epidemiology and treatment. Show less

  • Experience

    • Amplifon

      Mar 2019 - Nov 2021
      Customer relations officer

      • Responded to inbound calls from clients regarding their hearing health, changes to their personal details, making appointments and clarifying questions. This required active listening, objection handling and ensuring information is clear before providing a solution. • Executed exceptional customer service as demonstrated by comments from clients and team leaders • Handled calls in a confident, professional, and polite tone and surpassing my daily KPI’s.

    • Ball australia

      Nov 2021 - Jan 2022
      Crop scout

      • Inspected crops and recorded the condition of growing crops and associated pests and diseases • Reported findings to supervisor and record pest and disease counts onto Excel. • Performed chemical testing to determine nutrient content of soil and nitrate concentration in irrigation water.•Mix and apply pesticides (through spraying) on vegetation to control insects, mites and bacterial diseases of plants.

    • Atma environmental pty ltd

      Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
      Environmental fieldwork experience student
    • Atma environmental pty ltd

      Nov 2022 - Aug 2023
      Graduate environmental consultant

      - Perform soil, groundwater (low flow GME) and vapour sampling- Supervise excavations, drilling and test pitting with contractors in commercial, residential and rural areas- Composed the following technical reports/letters; Tier 1 Landfill Gas Risk Assessment,Preliminary Site Investigation, Asbestos Clearance Certificates, Site Inspection, Groundwater Level Update, Waste Disposal Categorisation Letters, Soil Hygienist Reports (required for Early Childhood Capacity Building Blocks Grants Schemes)-Create EsDat tables and interpret results for; NEPM, EPA and leachable testing- Use Winlog to input field log data for soil, groundwater and vapour fieldwork- Create conceptual site models, site detail, site sampling location and GPS overlay figures on AdobeIllustrator and Google Earth- Co-ordinate the beginning (updating clients on progress of projects, sending start advice, organising variation of costs) and completion of projects in a timely manner by sending project start advices, updating clients on fieldwork, reporting budgets and sending project deliverables Show less

    • Kleinfelder australia

      Sept 2023 - Jan 2025
      Environmental scientist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Ahcchm304 – transport, handle, and store chemicals

      Thoughtplanters
      Nov 2021
    • Ahcchm307 – prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

      Thoughtplanters
      Nov 2021
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Missionary

      Issued by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
      The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsAssociated with Emily Thong
    • Community Advisor & Project Manager

      Issued by Cambodian Buddhist Association of Victor on Jan 2021
      Cambodian Buddhist Association of VictorAssociated with Emily Thong
    • Waterwatch Volunteer

      Issued by Parks Victoria on Jun 2021
      Parks VictoriaAssociated with Emily Thong