Hilary Buchanan
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Emlenton, PA 16373 Cell: 814-***-****
EDUCATION:
Slippery Rock University Graduated: May 2014
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Geoscience (Environmental Science Track)
Minor: Spanish, Biology and Geographic Information Technology
GPA: 3.9
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Vegetation of the Mojave Desert in Death Valley National Park, CA March
2013
Independent Study
. Observed and documented the habitats of Mojave Desert plant species to
aid in identification
. Presented topic and findings to a group of students and professors
onsite
. Presented poster to the Geography, Geology and Environmental Science
Club
Slippery Rock University Department of Geography, Geology and the
Environment
Student Worker September 2012- December 2013
. Worked with Dr. Heike Hartmann to analyze precipitation trends in the
Indus River Basin
. Processed statistical information
. Coauthored the paper, "Trends in Extreme Precipitation Events in the
Indus River Basin and Flooding in Pakistan" with Dr. Hartmann, which
has been published in the journal 'Atmosphere-Ocean'
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Beran Environmental Services, Boyers, PA May 2013-May 2015
Environmental Scientist
. Utilized ArcGIS to analyze areas of wetlands for delineations and
mitigation
. Utilized ArcGIS to ensure the appropriate boundaries are implemented
by our clients
. Geocoded for 911 addresses
. Updated and managed multiple geodatabases to track invasive plants
species
. Created alternative analysis maps to determine environmental impacts
. Updated and managed multiple geodatabases
. Performed wetland delineation, monitoring and mitigation
. Utilized Carlson CADnet and HydroCAD to determine stormwater runoff
rates and volumes
. Assisted with NPDES and Joint Permits
. Assisted with Department of the Army Permits
. Assisted with Phase I Environmental Assessments
Women's Center, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA March 2011
-May 2013
Student Worker
. Collaborated with students to develop educational programs
. Created posters and informational brochures utilizing MS Publisher
Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education, Slippery Rock University,
Slippery Rock, PA
Student Worker May 2011-October 2011
. Located environmental education news and events from agencies in order
to update the website
. Assisted in writing and editing the newsletter
Ernst Conservation Seeds, Meadville, PA September 2006 - March 2010
Inside Sales
. Handled customer service via phone calls, electronic communication and
in person
. Developed seed mixes for restoration and beautification for a broad
range of clients
. Updated our all paper system of seed test filing to an electronic pdf
system
. Managed all export and import documentation
. Transplanted native plants in the greenhouses and in the field
. Harvested seed by hand in both fields and swamps
Liberty Electronics, Inc. Franklin, PA June 1998- August 2006
Program Manager
. Led a team with purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and quality
control reporting to myself
. Managed government and private sector contracts with a product backlog
equaling $2.5 million
. Met with existing and potential customers to discuss ongoing and
possible new contracts
. Served as an initial trainee on the Eigner operating system in order
to train others in my department
ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
Basic Wetland Delineation May 2015
. Completed a 40 hour course focusing on the US Army Corps Wetland
Delineation Manual
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
March 2015
. Obtained Wild Plant Management Permit
Institute for Wetland and Environmental Education & Research, Inc.
July 2007
. Completed a two day outdoor training course: Plant ID: Wetlands and
Their Borders
Dale Carnegie Seminars Summer 2005
. Given the award for highest achiever
Slippery Rock University
. Dean's List All Semesters 2011-2014
. Completed 125 volunteer hours for the Office for Students with
Disabilities 2011-2012
. Awarded the recognition of Outstanding Sophomore, Junior and Senior
2012, 2013 & 2014
. Served as the treasurer of the Delta Tau Chapter of Sigma Gamma
Epsilon 2013-2014
. Received the Rhoda Evans Taylor Endowed Scholarship 2012 and 2013
. Received the Matthew Veltri Scholarship 2013
. Dean's Student Advisory Board Member 2013-2014
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
Programs: ArcGIS 9-10.2, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, ArcGIS Online,
Carlson CADnet, HydroCAD, Web Soil Survey, SWAT, GrADS, Google Sketchup,
Google Earth, Adobe CS6, AdobePro, Adobe Photoshop, MatLab, SAS, Trimble
TerraSync, GPS Pathfinder Office, MS Office Suite, Dreamweaver
Hardware: Trimble Handheld GPS units, Plotters
Other Skills: Web mapping, Technical Writing, Data Analysis, Lab and Field
Investigations