Lauren A. Hoff
Houston, TX 77070
***********@*****.***
Qualifications
. Skilled in Microsoft Office and Adobe programs used to format
presentations and work in graphical design.
. Strong understanding of numerical model analysis, emissions
inventories, environmental compliance.
. Experienced in modeling software for mechanical, environmental,
aerospace and architectural engineering.
. Proficient understanding of climate/environmental change from
atmospheric and anthropogenic sources.
. Extensive background in consumer relations and efficient sales
strategies.
Education
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
December 2008
. Major: Atmospheric Science
Relevant Coursework
. Civil Engineering Hydrology
. Principles of Environment / Environ. Policy
. Air Pollution Meteorology
. Advanced Dynamic Meteorology
. Physical Meteorology
. Synoptic and Dynamic Meteorology
. Advanced Synoptic Meteorology
. Severe and Unusual Weather
. C++/HTML/Java Entry Level Programming
. Numerical Analysis Mathematics
. Climate and Climate Change
. Microclimatology
. Radio Forecasting Practicum
. Introduction/Lab for Basic Meteorology
Computer Skills
. Microsoft Office
. AutoCAD 2000i/2006/2007
. Adobe CS2/CS3
. VIZ 4.0 Computer Graphics
. Microsoft Excel
. MAX 4.0/5.0 Computer Graphics
. Microsoft / Linux OS
. C++ / HTML / JavaScript
. DreamWeaver / Photoshop / TS
. Radar Analysis and Comprehension
Experience in Environmental Sciences and Consumer Relations
Houston-Galveston Area Council, Air Quality Planner Houston, TX
May 2009-Present
. Perform project analysis for NOx reductions and cost effectiveness of
diesel engine retrofits and replacements for the Clean Vehicles
Program; analyzed for projects from 2004-Present for emissions
inventories and compliance.
. Responsible for the update of four existing agency websites; have
built two of the agencies newest websites for Drayage Loans and the H-
GAC Resource Centre.
. Staff representative for the Regional Air Quality Planning Committee;
worked with EPA and TCEQ to prepare 2010 Air Quality Reference Guide
and prepare Executive Summaries to be presented in front of the H-GAC
Board.
Argos Technologies, Independent Contractor Houston,
TX July 2008-September
2008
. Traveled throughout the state of TX to research labs and discuss the
new, innovative products being offered by Argos in order to simplify
lab work at a lower cost than the competition.
. Participated in trade shows and market research enabling Argos the
opportunity to educate scientists on all products and gain a better
understanding for their problems and needs regarding lab supplies.
ActionLink, Sales Representative Kansas City, MO
2004-2008
. KS and MO manager of Toshiba projects/ sales for Best Buy, Circuit
City, MicroCenter and Office Depot.
. Lead Presenter for Panasonic Plasma Televisions at the Almo 2005-2006
Buyers Convention.
. Trained Best Buy and Circuit City employees on new products and
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