Jonathan Monster, B. Eng., EIT
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ca.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmonster/
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SUMMARY OF
SKILLS
AREAS OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE:
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Strong interpersonal skills Communicating well verbally/writing
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Innovation Teaching, learning facilitator
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Data collection/analysis with software Research: lab and literature
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Computer software programs/data bases Biology and Chemistry
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Technical Writing: Knowledge of CSA, IEEE, IEC and ASME
Software: Microsoft Office, C#, R, Matlab, Python
Laboratory: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology lab work in academic and professional environments
EDUCATION
Biochemical Engineering Degree - McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (Bio Safety II)
Engineer in Training, File Number – 100194355
WHMIS Certified – Grimsby, ON 2013
Food Handler's Certificate
Operator is Training - Water treatment and distribution and Water Collection and Treatment
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Research Assistant May – August 2013
University of Guelph, Research Group of Dr. Simon Lachance
• Monitoring fly populations associated with commercial poultry production and their distribution
in the local community for comparison with best farming practice.
• Testing organic treatments for suppressing fly breeding in poultry manure.
• Constructed monitoring devices, made alterations to improve testing procedures when results
were inconsistent
• Collected and analyzed data with statistics programs such as R, Matlab and Python
• Performed tests both in the field and under controlled conditions
• Interacting with municipal and provincial levels of government.
• tracked weather trends and analyzed correlation to fly populations
Research Assistant May – August 2011
McMaster University, Department of Chemical Engineering
• Validated precision of a protocol for manufacturing colloidal nanocrystalline cellulose
• Helped select, install, and maintain delicate equipment for a new lab.
• Set my own schedule, prioritized work to be done, paid strict attention to quality control
• Reported to my supervisor daily on the progress of my work both orally and in an official
laboratory note book.
Standing Water Technician Summer 2010
Pestalto Environmental Health Services Inc., Guelph, Ontario
• Monitoring, sampling, collecting of mosquito larva. Mapping, keeping accurate records,
data inputting and mosquito larvaciding catch basins or standing water.
Pesticide Technician Summer 2009
Pestalto Environmental Health Services Inc., Guelph, Ontario
• Treated catch basins with low impact pesticides to decrease the West Nile Virus carrying
mosquito population.
• Pesticide Technician License – to be renewed
Business Owner Summer 2007
Tickles Me Ivories, Grimsby, Ontario
• Owned and operated piano teaching business through the Ministry of Small Business and
Entrepreneurship. Coordinated all aspects of the business including development of a business
plan, client acquisition, scheduling and finances.
Summer Work Exchange Summer 2006
St. Jean Baptist Camp, ST. Foy, Quebec
• Participated in language/culture program sponsored by the Department of Canadian Heritage in
Quebec City
• Developed French language skills and an appreciation for French Culture.
• Worked as a summer camp counselor with French speaking children.
VOLUNTEER AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Historical Recreationist Actor: Cultural Capital of Canada, Grimsby Museum 2012-Present
Student Membership: Professional Engineers of Ontario 2007 – 2012
Foreign Aid Trip: El Salvador Summer 2009
Volunteer French Teacher: Grade One, Covenant School, Smithville ON 2006-2007