Data Assistant

MELISSA BUECHLEIN, E.I.T.

*********.*@*****.*** 314-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissabuechlein OBJECTIVE

Tenacious, self-motivated, and results-driven data analyst who thrives in intellectually demanding positions. Previous experience solving environmental problems using advanced statistical methods to develop predictions and simulates, but also open to find new challenges in diverse fields.

EXPERIENCE

Wood (formerly Amec Foster Wheeler) (Kennesaw, GA) June 2017 –Present Technical Professional 2 - Environmental

Performed 3D anisotropic geostatisical modeling of soil PCB concentrations for a 180 acre flood plain to develop a multi- factor risk assessment plan, quantify an excavation footprint (exposure based), and document for the feasibility study

Developed a program to read ascii data files generated in SGEMs, perform convolution, and exported data for visualization in other software platforms

Performed Exploratory Data Analysis, Data modeling, Data cleaning, Data Discovery and Report Development

Managed a Socratic Seminar to discuss coding best practices in order to improve quality assurances and control

Modeled groundwater contaminant transport of carbon tetrachloride during passive conditions

Created MATLAB programs to automate basic loading rate, data visualization, and other analysis to improve data handling efficiencies, decrease error, and increase procedural robustness University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, NC) June 2016 –June 2017 Graduate Research Assistant

Conducted a literature review on atmospheric transport of green house gases and pollutants that lead to human mortality and policy decisions that affect emissions

Executed IDL, NCL, and Python scripts using a shell to download large datasets stored on remote scientific servers

Integrated global models of ozone concentration with observed data using Bayesian Maximum Entropy to better predict human and plant exposure

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Rolla, MO) June 2013 –May 2016 Graduate Research Assistant

Managed a research team of 5 people and administered comprehensive trainings on equipment to answer scientific questions addressing the effect of clothing and ultrafine particulate matter on human exposure to indoor air

Referenced literature to enhance problem-solving logic for instrumental, experimental and analytical methodologies and anticipate recognized limitations

Intuition and Logic (St. Louis, MO) June –August 2014 Water Resources Engineering Intern

Delineated drainage basins using ArcGIS and summarized results in comprehensive reports

Analyzed hydrologic flow, using HEC-RAS, for culverts and bridges to confirm FEMA regulation compliance

Engineered retaining walls for local parks

Produced summary reports, provided recommendations for future work, and compiled permits EDUCATION

Master of Science in Environmental Engineering May 2016 Missouri University of Science and Technology

Missouri S&T Chancellor’s Fellowship Recipient

Thesis: “Aerosol Mediated Enhanced Mass Transfer of Diethylhexyl Phthalate (DEHP) from Surfaces” GPA: 3.9/4.0

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering May 2014 Missouri University of Science and Technology

Minor: Geological Engineering

GPA: 3.7/4.0

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

MATLAB Linux Exploratory Data Analysis

MS Office Suite Data Modeling Geostatistics Arc-GIS AutoCAD (2D) 40- hr HAZWOOPER

SGeMS Bash, NCL, IDL, SQL and Python CPR, First Aid, & AED

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