Sarah Levesque

Experience

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  Northern Vermont University - Lyndon

  Jan 2017 - May 2019

  Researched the effects that warming nighttime minimum temperatures have on the quality of people's sleepCreated climate graphics using WSI graphics program and MATLAB Generated graphics to effectively communicate the warming climate & presented findings at a senior thesis symposium Effectively communicated weather information and climate data for live TV broadcasts, digital platforms and social media Worked closely with the National Weather Service and emergency managers to provide lifesaving information to the public Worked with staff, administration, fire/rescue and state police to manage drug related situations and medical emergencies Effectively communicated threats and situational awareness between superiors Independently organized, presented and facilitated discussions about climate change science to middle and high school students Participated in various climate change advocacy events, such as a half-marathon/relay, the “Rally for the Planet" event in Montpelier, VT and panel discussions

  • Research & Graphics Designer

    Sept 2018 - May 2019

  • News7/VVCJ Meteorologist

    Nov 2017 - May 2019

  • Student Patrol Officer/Information Desk

    Oct 2017 - May 2019

  • Climate Change Communicator

    Jan 2017 - May 2019
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  WPRI Media & Marketing

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Weather Intern

  Utilized WSI to create & update weather graphicsWrote weather blogsLearned how to create and report a news story

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  WFFF/WVNY

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Weather Intern

  Utilized Baron graphics system to create daily weather forecasts Worked alongside the Chief Meteorologist to enhance weather communication skills Became more familiar with writing weather blogs for the station website

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  Provider Group

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

  Administrative Assistant

  Communicated with clients about pre-renewal and census information Collected & entered data for summary-of-benefits using Code Sixfour and BrokerageBuilder Updated and edited employer census information

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  North Smithfield Schools

  Feb 2020 - Mar 2020

  Substitute Teacher

  8th Grade Science Led students through curriculum via lesson planning & day to day classwork Enhanced students understanding of content by conducting lab experiments

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  Nordson EFD

  Nov 2020 - Aug 2021

  Data Entry Assistant

  Entered and submitted customer orders for various clientsAssisted customers with various order inquires & issues

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  Clean Ocean Access

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Environmental Scientist - Water Quality

  Fieldwork: Water quality sampling, monitoring & training Office Work: Management and communication with volunteersResearch & Projects: Review past data & projects to better understand quantitative and qualitative methods used by organization.

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  Metcalf Institute

  Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

  Metcalf Institute Program Assistant

  Reach out to speakers and track payments for various programs Collect and analyze data from programs Work alongside staff to determine impacts made by Metcalf Institute

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  Rhode Island Department of Health

  Jun 2022 - Sept 2022

  Environmental Lab Assistant

  Perform enterolert tests on various salt and fresh water samples Enter and read data Assist in other laboratory procedures

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  Clean Ocean Access

  Nov 2022 - May 2023

  Research Assistant

  Research effects of different analytes on water quality Enter data and create graphs to visually depict results for project

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  URI Watershed Watch

  Dec 2022 - May 2023

  Laboratory Technician

  Perform Chlorophyll-a tests on different water samples throughout RI

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  GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.

  Jun 2023 - now

  Environmental Scientist