Kelsey Kern, PE

Intern Landscape Designer

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Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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About me
Sr. Water Resources Designer at Nitsch Engineering
Education
- University of Nebraska at Omaha
  2018 - 2020
  Bachelor of Science - BS Civil Engineering
  Degree awarded May 2020 from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
- Metropolitan Community College
  2016 - 2018
  General Studies & Civil Engineering
- Kansas State University
  2004 - 2009
  MLA Landscape Architecture
  Activities and Societies: President- Student Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects, Dean's Student Advisory Council, CAPD Ambassador, Emerging Green Builders Earned 5-year non-baccalaureate Master of Landscape Architecture degree; graduated May 2009
Experience
- Dix.Hite + Partners
  Jan 2008 - Aug 2008
  Intern Landscape Designer
  -Created SketchUp models for conceptual design communication-Aided the production of design development plans, hardscape and landscape plans-Created hand rendered graphics & created presentation graphics using Adobe software-Contributed to producing a Florida Chapter ASLA publication
- American Title, Inc.
  Apr 2010 - Dec 2018
  -Assessed and prioritized training needs through peer and manager collaboration; drove consensus around training curriculum-Designed professional development paths, providing structure and support for implementing team-defined needs-Accomplished company-wide centralization of course material, a key departmental objective-Developed and maintained course material including production of online video modules-Coordinated new hire on-boarding and training classes-Attended online course in Adult Education Principles-Attended training on LEAN Manufacturing Principles Show less
  - Business Initiatives Analyst (ION Insights)
    Oct 2017 - Dec 2018
  - Functional Tester/Production Support Analyst (ION Title)
    Dec 2016 - Oct 2017
  - Property Research Analyst III
    May 2014 - Dec 2016
  - Corporate Trainer
    Oct 2012 - May 2014
  - Certified SME (Subject Matter Expert), LVD (Last Vesting Deed) Department
    Apr 2010 - Oct 2012
- Omaha Public Schools
  Aug 2013 - May 2017
  Color Guard Coordinator - Omaha North High School
  -Coached team and led practices emphasizing dedication, goal setting, and integrity-Developed design concepts for field show and choreographed routines -Taught basic dance and equipment skills
- Olsson
  Feb 2019 - Jun 2020
  Student Intern
  -Managed project to create database management system for large municipal client with supervision from project engineer-Created and modified plan sets in AutoCAD Civil 3D according to engineer’s redlines-Designed lift station and force main for sanitary improvement district with direction from project engineer-Assisted engineers with writing and formatting technical reports
- Nitsch Engineering
  Aug 2020 - now
  -Working alongside Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Planners to find creative, sustainable stormwater management solutions-Assisting with MS4 permitting requirements for a local community college-Writing and graphic design for a Green Infrastructure Handbook-Technical writing and research for a feasibility study-Civil 3D drafting and construction document production
  - Senior Water Resources Designer (Engineer in Training)
    Oct 2022 - now
  - Planning Project Designer (Engineer In Training)
    Aug 2020 - Oct 2022
Licenses & Certifications
- LEED AP Building Design + Construction
  USGBC
  Dec 2008
- Engineer In Training
  State of Massachusetts
  Aug 2021
- Professional Engineer (PE)
  Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  Apr 2025
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Kelsey Kern, PE
  2024 Ascending Leader Award Environmental Business Council of New England Aug 2024 https://ebcne.org/programs-and-events/ebc-ascending-leader-award/