Environmental Scientist

Steve Berman

**** ******** ***** 484-***-****

Paoli, PA 19301 *******@*****.***

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

Environmental Science Masters degree graduate from Johns Hopkins University with a focus on natural resource management. Looking to utilize education, research, and work experience in an environmentally focused organization.

EDUCATION

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Masters of Environmental Science and Policy May 2012

Research Highlights/Selected Courses

Wetlands Ecology & Management: Utilized U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Laboratory, Wetlands Research Program (1987) Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual to delineate a 32-acre property to determine the impact of residential development

Hydrology: Qualitative analysis of the deterioration of the Baltimore City urban drinking water system

Freshwater Ecology & Restoration: Extensive research and formal presentation concerning “The Invasion of Zebra Mussels in North America and Their Potential Use as a Sentinel Species in Freshwater Ecosystems”

Geographical Information Systems: Graphically illustrated the environmental hazards of hydraulic fracturing within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania utilizing ArcGIS 10.1 and overlay analysis as part of a university sponsored project

West Chester University, West Chester, PA

Bachelor of Science May 2008

Liberal Studies in Math and Science; Minors in Biology, Psychology and Sociology

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERIENCE

AECOM, Conshohocken, PA, US July 2015

Environmental Science GPS Technician

Utilized YUMA CartoPac mobile GPS/GIS field data processing unit in the delineation of wetlands within a proposed construction zone for a gas pipeline

Conducted natural resource surveys as part of a team for the evaluation of a proposed pipeline

Fugro GeoServices Ltd., Calgary, AB, CA Sept – Oct 2014

Geotechnical Technician

Monitored the installation of steel pipe piles at the Kearl Oil Sands Project in Fort McMurray, AB

Documented pile driving resistance through record of blows per foot of penetration of pile

Performed suitability calculations based on recorded and observed data

The Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Bristol, PA, US Aug 2008 – Feb 2009

Research Assistant

Served as the primary research coordinator in the development of a strategy to protect the Delaware River Islands from urban development

Developed an innovative system that linked the Delaware River Islands with migratory breeding bird nesting sites that significantly added to the defense of Delaware River island preservation

Served as a liaison between the Delaware Riverkeeper Network and the National Audubon Society

John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, Audubon, PA, US June – Aug 2007

Wildlife Education Assistant

Maintained and cared for rescued hawks and owls

Developed and presented wildlife educational programs

Steve Berman

1849 Glenwold Drive 484-***-****

Paoli, PA 19301 *******@*****.***

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Box King Products, Phoenixville, PA Sept 2003 – Present Operations Manager

Responsible for accounts receivable and inventory control system

Supervised shipping and warehouse employees

Streamlined inventory control and computer processing

Developed procedures to expedite orders with reduced staff

LEADERSHIP

Environmental Concerns Chair Sept 2011 – Dec 2012

Johns Hopkins University Graduate Representative Organization

Responsible for the handling of environmental concerns that affect graduate students

Executive Board Member

Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Apr 2005 - Mar 2007

West Chester University

Maintained a record of scholastic information on the members of the chapter

Assisted members who were deficient in scholarship

HONORS/AWARDS

Certificate of Appreciation May 2009

100 hours of Volunteer Service to the National Audubon Society

Eagle Scout Award Apr 2002

Highest Honor in Boy Scouts

Received a merit citation from the U.S. House of Representatives for capstone community service project

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