Gladys Sera
**** ** ** **. *** G, Gainesville, Florida 32607
Phone: 561-***-****. Email: ********@*****.***
CAREER FOCUS
Objective: Seeking to obtain an engineering position that makes use of my skills related to Biology, Land and Water Resources Engineering, integrated
solutions, process efficiency, and agricultural research.. Open to relocation.
EDUCATION
University of Florida- Gainesville, Florida
Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Bachelor’s of Science, 2013
University of Florida- Gainesville, Florida
Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Master’s of Engineering, 2014
KEY SKILLS
Applications: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, FrontPage), Visual Basic, LabView, MatLab, MiniTab, Maple, Win TR-20, DrainMod, VFSMOD-
W, WinGAmpt, Garmin GPS, SolidWorks
Languages: English, French, Creole, Medical Terminology
Certifications: OSHA Blood-Bourne Pathogens, HIPPA
EXPERIENCE
Project Engineer I, Gaines and Simmons Consulting
Gainesville, Florida 2013-Present
● Served as a liaison between the Project Managers and Technical Staff to provide documentation essential to the development of a pervious parking lot to
better capture wastewater.
● Utilized GIS software to locate underground aquifers.
● Developed and revised reports and calculations in order to create efficient energy budget.
● Conducted presentations as lead expert in water resource management (water storage, potable reuse process).
Intern, Department of Health of Alachua County
Gainesville, Florida 2013 - Present
● Shadowed Inspectors/Surveyors and Environmental Health professionals to ensure compliance with Department of Health Law.
● Conducted inspections of water and sewage treatment systems.
● Analyzed and recorded data of the presence of VOC’s, nitrates, arsenic, phosphorus, and other potentially dangerous substances in local
water supply.
Project Engineer, Adam’s Ranch
Gainesville, Florida 2012-2014
● Calculated and found the carbon footprint involved in numerous energy sources to develop a ranch that would be more economical and
suitable for livestock.
● Designed an effective method of rerouting water supply to better suit local farmers. (Won 1st place, $1000 prize for the developed design)
Research Analyst, University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida 2013
● Conducted sampling of influent and effluent wastewater to measure absorption, concentration, and conducted PSD analysis.
● Utilized SSC in order to record phosphorous levels; used chemical methods to measure lower concentrations of contaminants.
Intern, Department of Agriculture
Jacksonville, Florida 2011-2013
● Lead inspections on private and industrial farms to ensure usage of proper farming techniques and adequate water use.
● Tested for contaminants in water resources.
● Developed reports made available to the public to inform about food consumption and possible contaminants in the local water and food
supply.
Intern, Jones Engineering
Jacksonville, Florida 2010-2013
● Conducted research on concrete management
● Investigated the use of carbon and natural resources.
● Calculated cost evaluations for aquifer drilling and fuel sources.
References
Upon request
Gladys Sera
1928 SW 42 Dr. Apt G, Gainesville, Florida 32607
Phone: 561-***-****. Email: ********@*****.***
Gladys Sera
1928 SW 42 Dr. Apt G, Gainesville, Florida 32607
Phone: 561-***-****. Email: ********@*****.***