Keign Vedvick

Experience

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  University of Arizona

  May 2017 - May 2020

  Horticultural Assistant

  The Mosher Lab of the Plant Sciences Department focuses on the study of RNA-directed DNA methylation. My first couple of months consisted of sowing and watering plants. My responsibilities quickly grew into assisting the Research Specialist with laboratory procedures and testing. Such tasks consisted of the purification of plasmids for DNA sequencing, harvesting reproductive tissue from Brassica rapa for RNA databases, conducting complete inventories of all seeds and chemicals within the lab, and researching grafting options with Brassica rapa. The last year-and-a-half involved screening two thousand plants with ethyl methanesulfonate for DNA mutagenesis Show less

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  Call & Nicholas

  Jan 2019 - May 2020

  Engineering Intern

  Call & Nicholas is an international mining consultant company that specializes in geological and geotechnical engineering. I have gained experience in the lab and office settings. Within the lab, I used ASTM standards to conduct soil classifications and determine rock strengths. In the office, I was responsible for reviewing oriented core data, using QGIS to display displacement vectors on slope maps, projects in MinePlan, conducting slope stability analysis in Slide2D, and observing map changes of underground mine crosscuts with Cloud Compare. I also gained experience in technical writing, which involves interpreting laboratory data, creating figures and tables, and concisely displaying information. Show less

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  CACHE ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORIES, PC

  Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

  Engineer

  • Worked on Department of Defense (DoD) contracts involving the industrial waste and treatment plant, private work engaged in land remediation, and R&D investigation of specific projects pertaining to global environment needs.• Work consisted of technical report and proposal writing, data analysis, and laboratory work.• Lead and managed an R&D project where I wrote a proposal, created a budget, developed a timeline, and assigned employees to tasks.

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  Malcolm Drilling

  Jul 2021 - Dec 2022

  Project Engineer

  • Managed and conducted quality control during the installation of geotechnical deep foundation/earth retention systems, specifically soil nails, soldier piles, tiebacks, micropiles, and auger cast piles.• Managed heavy equipment and field crews to efficiently complete jobs ahead of schedule and under budget.• Conducted/interpreted load testing (static, dynamic, and bi-directional) of deep foundation and earth retention systems.• Wrote proposals, bid/estimated prospective jobs, created schedules, managed assets, communicated with clients, and completed quantity take-offs.• Analyzed geotechnical reports, soil testing data, and subsurface exploration information. Show less

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  Budinger & Associates, Inc.

  Jan 2023 - now

  Project Manager and Estimator

  • Successfully estimated and managed over two dozen geotechnical construction projects consisting of micropiles, soil nails, helical piles, STELCOR piles, compaction grouting, formation grouting, and performance testing.• Perform construction estimation for geotechnical construction projects.• Lead and manage geotechnical construction projects, overseeing all phases from planning and design to execution and delivery.• Develop budgets, submittals, project plans, and schedules for numerous projects.• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.• Collaborate with architectural, structural, and geotechnical engineering teams.• Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor progress, identify risks, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.• Provide regular updates and reports to clients, stakeholders, and senior management regarding project status, milestones, and performance. Show less