Chigozirim Uchenna Igwe
P assionate and dedicated environmental scientist with vast knowledge, skills and experience in water quality monitoring, climate action education, sustainability practices, environmental policy regulations, implementations and compliance. Equipped with excellent research, analytical, observational skills and excellent abilities to lead teams through projects aimed at sustainable and cleaner environments.
6954 N Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, Illinois, 60626.
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EXPERIENCE
Geosyntec Consultants, Dublin — Environmental Scientist. July 2020 -Dec 2022.
Roles
Collection of samples of soil and water and analyzing the samples in the lab for contamination.
Monitoring and researching environmental protection-based programs.
Developed and implemented mitigation plans and actions against environmental pollution.
Carried out data collection, analysis, interpretation and documentation.
Prepared flyers and posters used in educating the public about proper climate actions.
Ensured compliance with standards and made improvements in processes as needed.
Maintained laboratory instruments and ensured proper calibration. Wincanton, Dublin — Sustainability Manager.
Oct 2019 – May 2020.
Roles
Implemented sustainable practices and ensured compliance.
Educated the sta and management on climate action and sustainable practices.
Ensured the consistency of the company’s pollution mitigation practices.
Coordinated with the government in ensuring the company complies to the environmental laws and regulations.
SKILLS
● Excellent analytical
skills.
● Proficient in the use
of GIS.
● E cient in Quality
control and analysis.
● E cient climate
action educator
● E cient in the use of
MS o ce, R and Spss
software packages.
● In depth knowledge
and application of
environmental
compliance,
monitoring and
regulations.
● E cient in data
collection and
analysis.
● E cient
environmental
management skills.
● E cient in Identifying
potential
environmental
Everfine Ltd Obinze, Nigeria - Sustainability Coordinator. Jan 2018 – Aug 2019.
Roles
Implemented and developed sustainable practices in the company.
Ensured the company complied with the environmental laws and regulations.
Montoired the company’s processes and ensured consistency in the application of sustainable measures.
Carried out regular climate action education to the company sta .
Made and put up posters and flyers containing sustainable practices tips both for company and personal use.
Nwigwe Oil, Gas & Chemical services Lagos, Nigeria - Chemist. Dec 2016- Dec 2017.
Roles
Conducted analysis on crude oil solutions.
Carried out treatment and refining of crude oil samples.
Carried out chemical formulations.
Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment.
Community secondary school Obeagu, Nigeria- Chemistry and Basic science Teacher.
Nov 2015 – Sep 2016.
Roles
Taught Chemistry and basic science to students.
threats.
● E cient in research
and restoration
practices.
● E cient in the use,
calibration and
maintenance of
laboratory equipment.
● Critical thinking and
problem solving.
● E cient in water
treatment,
purification and
packaging.
● Excellent Team
Leadership, initiative
and collaboration.
● Highly focused and pays
attention to details.
● Excellent
communication,
written and
observation skills.
● Works e ectively under
pressure.
● Organized and hard
working.
● Excellent people
management skills.
Malyn water, Nigeria- Quality analyst/water purification specialist. Aug 2013 – Jul 2014.
Roles
Carried out water treatment process.
Maintained equipment and ensured proper sanitization. EDUCATION
Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. — Master of Science in Environmental Science Sept 2019 - Oct 2021.
Imo state University, Nigeria — Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Sept 2011 - Sept 2015.
LANGUAGES
English and Igbo.