Environmental Scientist
Resume:
Graciela Olmedo
Blue Island, IL 60406
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Education:
Loyola University Chicago
B.S. Environmental Science with Minors in Bioethics and Biology, July 2016
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL
Associates in Science, August 2011
Experience:
Blue Island Public Library, Blue Island, IL, Nov. 2007- March 2015, Aug. 2016- Present
Page/ Circulation Clerk
Assist and manage the circulation desk to help patrons in a fast-paced environment
Receive, inspect, and check in items from other libraries for patron use and enjoyment
Answer phone calls and questions from patrons for a better library experience
Securely handle money transactions for balanced cash register at the end of the day
Work with other departments to offer a safe, healthy, and content library setting
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL, 2014- Present
Butterflies and Bloom Volunteer
Supervise facilities to insure that no butterflies escape the premises
Welcome and direct visitors to provide an enjoyable experience at the garden
Inform visitors of rules and protocols to provide a safe environment
Provide butterfly facts and knowledge to encourage an educational atmosphere
Chicago Park District, Chicago, IL, August 2016- December 2016
Natural Areas Worker
Traveled to different locations in the Chicagoland area to help restore its natural spaces
Accurately identified native and invasive woody and herbaceous plants to take proper action
Safe application of herbicide to targeted invasive plant species
Properly used power and hand tools for species control in the designated natural areas
Cooperated with and worked alongside other crew members to get the job done in an effective and efficient manner
Loyola University Retreat and Ecology Campus, Woodstock, IL, May 2015- August 2015
Biodiversity Research Intern
Developed research protocols to analyze freshwater biome in the property premises
Worked efficiently and productively with partner to promote accurate results
Handled and worked with laboratory equipment to analyze water quality and organic matter
Researched methods and protocols appropriate for the study in order to obtain accurate results in the research
Cook County Forest Preserve, Cook County, IL, 2011- 2015
Restoration Volunteer
Identified and cut/pulled out invasive species to promote native plants
Identified and collected seeds of native plants to disperse in other locations of interest
Worked with loppers, chainsaws, and other hand tools to cut down bigger invasive shrubs
Collected and burned dried plant cuttings to prevent further propagation of these plants
Worked in collaboration with my group members to get the job done effectively
Skills:
Fluent with two languages; English and Spanish: speaking, reading and writing
Illinois Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide License
Chicago Wilderness Midwest Ecological Prescription Burn Crew Member Certified 10/2016
Openlands TreeKeeper certified 06/2017
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Certified 05/2017
References:
Stephen F. Mitten, S.J.
Advanced Lecturer
Loyola University Chicago
1032 W. Sheridan Road
Wright Hall- room 313
Chicago, IL 60660
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David Boras
Circulation Manager
Blue Island Public Library
2433 York Street
Blue Island, IL 60406
708-***-**** ex. 15
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Isaiah Ballinger
Project Manager Chicago Park District
Department of Cultural and Natural Resources
1000 E. Oakwood Blvd Chicago, IL 60653
312-***-**** (mobile)
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Mary Plunkett
Manager, Interpretive Programs
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
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