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