Kari T. Kimura

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Beaverton, OR *7006

808-***-**** cell

Work Experience:

Tetra Tech – Surface Water Group Division Dec. 2005- Present

Environmental Scientist II / Supervisor: David Munro

GIS Analyst

Support environmental engineers and scientist in restorative surface water quality projects in Washington,

Oregon, and California. Implement and maintain ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and AutoCAD-ArcGIS synchronization

modeling, collect lake and stream surface water quality samples, and manage various water quality databases

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) June 2005-Sept. 2005

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands National Marine Sanctuary

Student Intern Supervisor: Malia Chow

Work with environmental managers and policy planners in development work for the designation of the

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands as the 2nd largest National Marine Sanctuary in the world. Assisted with GIS

spatial bibliography resource, GIS mapping, and environmental management plan for marine sanctuary.

Student Conservation Association: Native Plant Corporation Jan. 2005 – June 2005

Program Assistant Supervisor: Bryan Baker

Worked with program directors to connect students with environmental internships across the U.S. on native

species seed collections and invasive species treatment.

Research Experience

Coral Reef Ecosystems June 13-23, 2006

Project Description: Examined the diversity of organisms in a coral reef ecosystem and their ecological roles

on Heron Island Research Station in Australia’s “Great Barrier Reef”. The research project studied the

natural impacts of coral bleaching.

Organization: University of Queensland,

Prof. Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, abj1fj@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Selina Ward, abj1fj@r.postjobfree.com

Phytoremediation project Sept. 2004-June 2005

Project description: Use of plants to extract chemical explosive pollution in soil. Keep pollutant from

transpiring to leaf tissues in order to prevent further contamination to herbivores, which graze on plants.

Duties: Implement project, report writing, and presentation at end-of-the-year seminar.

Radiology Safety Certified

Organization: Seattle University, Dr. Philip Thompson, abj1fj@r.postjobfree.com

Volunteer Experience Prior years

Heart of America NW (Hanford clean up), MADD Dash, AYSO, Kiwins, various organizations beach and

community clean ups, and C&C of Honolulu Parks & Recreation programs.

Education:

Portland State University Jan. 2009-August 2010

Geographic Information System Certificate Program

Seattle University September 2001-Dec. 2005

Bachelor of Science Environmental Science major,

Environmental Engineering minor

Kaiser High School August 1997- June 2001

Honor graduate, summa cum laude

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