Sarah Rizvi

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Profile

Master’s Environmental Science candidate, with an extensive scientific, technical and analytical background.

Strong leadership skills and accustomed to working in a fast paced environment. Effective communication

skills, with the ability to transition ideas into results. Looking for a full time position for the Fall of 2013.

Core Competencies

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Laboratory skills and research analysis Administrative professional

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Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel, Customer Service

outlook and Powerpoint

• Experimental design

• Soil Sampling and extraction

• Problem solving

• Marketing research

• Familiar with CHEAQS Pro

• Familiar with Ecological Land

• SPSS Statistical Analysis Pro

Classification Maps

• Familiar in Visual Basic 6.0

Education

University of Guelph, Guelph, ON Expected Completion Aug

2013

Masters of Environmental Science

Thesis: Global land resource management and futuristic resource yields and sustainability

Relevant Courses:

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• Pollination Biology • Soil and Water Chemistry

• Environmental Policy Analysis • Agricultural Sustainability

• Soil and Nitrogen Fertility

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON October

2011

Bachelors in Honours Science (BSc.) Minor in Biology and Environmental Science

Related Professional Experience

Research Associate Jan 2013 –

Present

University of Guelph, Guelph ON.

• Literature reviews and research analysis

• Developed experimental designs and methodologies based on research findings

Operations Assistant Jan 2012 – Aug

2012

Calea – Private Healthcare, Mississauga, ON

• Operational analysis and process improvement

• Productivity analysis with financial budgeting and forecasts

• Office and warehouse supply management

• Invoicing and accounts payable

Laboratory Assistant Jan 2011 – Apr

2011

Biogeochemical Cycling Laboratory, Earth Science, University of Waterloo, ON

• Soil sampling and extraction

• Data collection and research analysis

• Supply management chemical waste disposal

Related Volunteer Experience

Toronto & Region Conservation Authority, Toronto ON. Sept 2011 – Dec

2012

• Data collection and terrestrial surveys

• Fauna and flora species classification and tracking for conservation purposes

Toronto Environmental Alliance, Toronto ON Aug 2011 – Dec

2012

• Environmental policy analysis

• Campaign assistant and data entry

References Available Upon Request

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