Environmental Scientist

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YARIXA RIVERA

**** **** ***** ***** ****, League City, TX 77573

C 787-***-**** • *******.******@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Biologist with experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting data to assess environmental issues; well-prepared to excel as an Environmental Scientist.

Environmental Management: Knowledgeable in conducting environmental impact assessments, site remediation, and waste management to meet natural resources and environmental compliance. Able to identify sensitive receptors as well as document and support scientific investigations and solutions.

Research & Analysis: Trained in field research, soil sampling and compilation, organization, and data analysis. Action-oriented, analytical thinker with a talent for training budding biologists in research strategies and presenting findings to scientists.

Key Strengths: Fast learner and hard worker with record of leading teamwork and strategic planning. Solid interviewing, relationship-building, and people management skills. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English. Technical expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Blackboard.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master of Science in Environmental Assessment and Protection, 2013 INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO, San Juan, Puerto Rico Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2012

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico

Responsible Conduct of Research, 2012

CITI COLABORATIVE INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING INITIATIVE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO, San Juan, Puerto Rico Environmental Assessment and Protection Student (2011 – 2013) Masters student charged with leading research, analysis, and presentation of environmental topics, including methods of biological remediation, environmental chemical methods, environmental seminar, environmental toxicology, environmental law, control and management of hazardous wastes, and environmental management and planning. Served as team leader, directing investigative tasks and presenting findings on behalf of teams.

Conducted literature research in pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) as contaminants and endocrine disruptors.

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Researched the impact PPCPs as contaminants of emerging concern and the risks to drinking water.

Studied a series of scientific papers addressing PPCPs as contaminants.

Coordinated visits to the island’s Health Department and Aqueduct and Sewer Authority. UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico

Biology Student (2004 – 2011)

Gained expertise in restoration ecology as a Bachelor student charged with leading the research, organization, and analysis of data. Directed class teams, delegating tasks to meet project needs.

Studied the effects of grass invasion on fuel properties in Puerto Rico’s Tropical Dry Forest, comparing fuel loading and fuel live to dead ratios among sites with different histories of grass invasion and time since fire.

Coordinated visits and permitting to collect samples of the island’s Guánica Dry Forest.

Delivered presentation findings at a Research Symposium Sigma XI Poster Day.

Tutored undergraduate students in research strategies for restoration ecology.

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