Shailah Steck

Shailah Steck

Student Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Florida Atlantic University senior seeking civil engineering career in the hopes to reinforce and learn new skills.

  • Education

    • Indian River State College

      2010 - 2012
      Associate of Arts (A.A.)

      At Indian River State College I dual enrolled through Clark Advanced Learning Center, and was able to graduate high school with my Associates in 2 years thus putting me ahead in college.I graduated top 20% of my class with a 1600 on my SAT's. I was involved in Student Government where i held the position of treasurer. I also did a STEM research class for two years in the Dupuis reserve working on Pine Flatwood restoration. I learned how to setup a hypothesis, conduct research using GIS systems… Show more At Indian River State College I dual enrolled through Clark Advanced Learning Center, and was able to graduate high school with my Associates in 2 years thus putting me ahead in college.I graduated top 20% of my class with a 1600 on my SAT's. I was involved in Student Government where i held the position of treasurer. I also did a STEM research class for two years in the Dupuis reserve working on Pine Flatwood restoration. I learned how to setup a hypothesis, conduct research using GIS systems as well, read data, and present to a board of trustees from South Florida Water Management District, Indian River State College and Florida Atlantic University. Show less

    • Florida Atlantic University

      2018 - 2021
      Bachelors of Science Civil Engineering A Average

      Activities and Societies: Fundraising Chair of the ASCE FAU student chapter and member of concrete canoe. Currently enrolled in Senior Design 1, Structural Steel Design, Foundation Engineering, Water and Wastewater Systems and Measurement Theory and Data Adjustment.

    • Florida Atlantic University

      2012 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3.1 out of 4.0

      At Florida Atlantic University I majored in biology where I focused in marine, and also obtained an Environmental Certificate. Towards the end of my degree I traveled to Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute for a semester. At Harbor Branch I learned how to conduct research, setup experiments, and write proper research papers. I also learned how to check water quality, and an immense amount about South Florida marine ecosystems as well as their organisms.

  • Experience

    • FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

      Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
      Student Intern

      Species sampling using seining, hoops nets, cast netting, hook & line, plankton tow, fish & minnow traps and dip net. Water quality testing using refractometers, turbidity meters, secchi disk and YSI. Identifying species using a Dichotomous key. My research reports were written using Microsoft office and included statistical analysis.

    • Marvin & whitehurst appraisal group inc

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      Digitizer

      Digitized and Organized past jobs for the company so that all documents are easily obtainable.

    • Hobe Sound Environmental Consultants, Inc

      Oct 2015 - Jul 2017
      Environmental Scientist

      My responsibilities were scheduling appointments, answering questions and providing information important in obtaining permits. I was involved in the land development permitting, 404(b)(1) compliance, wetland delineation, gopher tortoise surveys, transect surveying, wildlife monitoring and fish and water quality surveys. I was also responsible for the reports and supporting figures needed for permitting.

    • Lion & Eagle English Pub

      Aug 2017 - May 2019
      Bartender
    • Stanton Engineering

      Oct 2018 - Feb 2019
      Draftsman Intern

      Created AutoCAD drawings of storefront elevations and details specializing in windows and doors under supervision of a PE for various developers.

    • BCG Innovations

      Aug 2020 - now
      Repairer

      I assist in handyman work such as repair plumbing, installation of dry wall and tiling for bathrooms and flooring.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Environmental Science Cerification

      Florida Atlantic University
    • PADI Open Water Certified

      PADI
      Aug 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Shailah Steck
      Deans List College of Engineering and Computer Science Dec 2018 Fall 2018
    • Awarded to Shailah Steck
      President List Florida Atlantic University Dec 2018 Fall 2018
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Cook

      Issued by Soup Kitchen on Jan 2017
      Soup KitchenAssociated with Shailah Steck
    • Research Assistant

      Issued by Indian River State College on Aug 2010
      Indian River State CollegeAssociated with Shailah Steck