WENDY M. GRIJALVA
336-***-**** (Cell)
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EDUCATION
Western Carolina University (WCU)
Cullowhee, NC
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Health
Cumulative GPA: 3.39/4.00
LANGUAGE
. Bilingual in oral and written Spanish
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Safety Intern
06/2012-08/2012
Archer Western Contractors, Morganton, NC
. Assisted the Safety Engineer with safety training, translations, and
office work of the New Broughton construction site
. Performed onsite inspections for trenching and excavations, rebar
installation, crane, rigging, and equipment performance per OSHA and
Archer Western standards
. Assisted with subcontractor safety plans and assured effective
communication
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION
26th Annual ASSE Region VI
09/2012
Professional Development Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC
. Grijalva, W., Ogle, B.R. & Zontek, T.L. (2012). Translation versus
communication: The pitfalls of English-to-Spanish education.
Presentation at the American Society of Safety Engineers Region VI
Professional Development Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC, September,
2012.
SERVICE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Water quality monitoring on Cane Creek
10/2012
. Use of HACH spectrophotometer, pH meters, dissolved oxygen meter, and
turbidity meter to assess chemical indicators of stream health
. Developed a technical report of findings as well as oral presentation
for community
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Etiology of Infectious Food Protection and Toxicology
Diseases Sanitation
Intro to Environmental Medical Entomology Microbiology
Health
Air Quality Industrial Hygiene Physics
Environmental Regulation and Principles of Quantitative Air
Law Epidemiology Analysis
CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA 30 Hour for Construction
07/2012
First Aid and CPR
07/2012
WORK EXPERIENCE
Office Assistant, Department of Intercultural Affairs, WCU
10/2010-05/2013
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
American Association of Safety Engineers 08/2012-
Present
National Environmental Health Association 11/2013 -
Present