Alissa Finke

Experience

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  Ohio State University Dinning Services: The Pad Pizza and Delivery

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2014

  Student Manager

  Student Manager: In Addition to working as a full-time student, I also worked 20 hours a week overseeing a kitchen staff and handling of day-to-day shift responsibilities including opening and closing of the establishment.Key Accomplishments- Leadership development, ability to delegate tasks, and an increase in personal responsibility and integrity.

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  The Holden Arboretum

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Conservation Intern

  Conservation Intern: Assisted in management of 3000 acres of natural area owned by The Holden Arboretum including wetland delineations, ORAM assessments, invasive species management, riparian area restoration, trail mapping, and invasive worm monitoring with the use of GPS equipment in the field.Key Accomplishments- Integral member in development of a Rapid Upland Forest Assessment used to record and manage The Holden Arboretum’s Beech-Maple Climax forest system.- Advancement of key knowledge required for comprehensive invasive species management plans. Show less

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  The Ohio State University School of Environment and Natural Resources

  Jan 2015 - May 2016

  Student Assistant

  Student Assistant: Working under the Recruitment Coordinator for the School of Environment and Natural Resources, I lead the organization and deliver campus tours for prospective students in addition to creating and maintaining the Schools’ Ambassador Website and Instagram account showcasing current student stories and opportunities.Key Accomplishments - The creation of the Schools Ambassadors website <u.osu.edu/senrambassadors> and Instagram Account <www.instagram.com/enrbuckeyes>. - Growth in organizational and communication skills providing superb service for our prospective students. Show less

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  MAD Scientist Associates, LLC

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Seasonal Internship

  Seasonal Intern specializing in field data collection and assisting in implementing projects. Job duties include: summer field work activities that included wetland delineations, ORAM assessments, Floristic Surveys, water quality testing, plantings, use of hand tools and augers, outdoor education, and GIS field data collection and ArcGIS and QGIS data inputs.Key Accomplishments - Understanding of the environmental consulting industry and effective interdisciplinary cooperation. - Improved skills in plant identification, wetland assessment, and use of hand and power tools. Show less

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  GPD Group

  Sept 2016 - Jan 2017

  Seasonal Co-Op

  I assisted in a variety of areas relating to environmental consulting. This included working both in the filed collecting data and office work. I participated in wetland delineations, stream evaluations, and environmental site assessments (ESA Phase 1). I utilized ArcGIS software to create maps of project areas. New skills that I gained include: production of maps for environmental justices, drinking water source protection areas, FEMA flood hazard areas, historical Sanborn information, and to request Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulation (BUSTER) files. Show less