Environmental Technician

Justine Chester

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James Madison University, B.S. in Geographic Science; concentration in Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development. Graduated in Spring 2017. Final GPA: 3.29 Northern Virginia Community College, A.S. in Social Sciences; Graduated in Fall 2014. Final GPA: 3.58 Honors

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Coursework

Skills

Professional

Experience

Dean’s List, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Fall 2014, Summer 2013 Presidential Scholar, Fall 2013

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

- Cartography & Geospatial Visualization

o Information visualization classes; learned about optimum map balance and layout, the appropriate use of projection, color and detail, and the dichotomy between data exploration and data presentation o Designed a variety of thematic maps for different situations and data types

- Environment

o Climate Change and Environmental Classes; learned about the impacts of climate change and how they relate to and change the surrounding environment and how to begin mitigation o Water Resources Classes; learned about water bodies and the best ways to keep them healthy and clean. Learned skills such as water harvesting, stream restoration, water modeling, and site evaluation o Assisted in education of children on climate change issues and what they can do to help

- Fields Related to Geography

o Geology Classes; Emphasis on rock analysis/interpretation, modern and ancient processes of mountain building, origin and evolution of life and the history of the North American continent o ArcGIS: thematic mapping

o Hydrology

o Microsoft Suite

o Environmental Sciences

Swim Instructor, Lifeguard, and Coach, Town of Herndon (September 2012-Present) o Enforced rules of the pool, tested chemical levels, cleaned and maintained the pool and deck o Used the Red Cross method to teach children the basics into advanced techniques of all four competitive strokes and one non-competitive stroke o Created and ran practices for Herndon Aquatic Club Commanders Financial Analyst (Student Internship), The Department of Defense (May 2016 – January 2017) o Worked as a financial analyst creating and reviewing Excel spreadsheets o Required a secret security clearance

Marketing Intern, ARAMARK (September 2016 – October 2016) o Worked around campus using peer-to-peer marketing to sell meal plans to current students o Used customer service and marketing skills to sell meal plans Swim Instructor and Lifeguard, Westover Park (February 2017 – July 2017) o Enforced rules of the pool, tested chemical levels, cleaned and maintained the pool and deck o Used the Red Cross method to teach children the basics into advanced techniques of all four competitive strokes and one non-competitive stroke Volunteering

Certifications

Secretary, JMU Women’s Club Water Polo (August 2016 – May 2017) o Kept records of practices, took attendance during each attendance o Created and ran practices

o Filled out forms for each player and turned them in on time Red Cross Blood Drive (2015, 2016)

o ESRI Online Training Certificate

o Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR certified

o Secret security clearance, willing to obtain higher clearances

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