Kelly M. Gray

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EDUCATION

Hendrix College – Conway, AR May 2020

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, Minor in Biology. GPA: 3.3 Foley High School – Foley, AL May 2016

Summa Cum Laude. GPA: 4.2

Langkawi School – Langkawi, Malaysia Spring 2015

Grades 1-11. GPA: 4.0

SKILLS

Quick learner, ability to adapt to any situation in any environment • Strong communication skills • Field experience • Ability to work independently or in a team • Highly motivated and results-driven • Creative problem-solver • Experienced presenter with excellent public speaking skills • Excellent technical and organizational skills • Strong attention to detail • Strong interpersonal skills • Self-starter Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Data storage and analysis • Online meeting platforms (Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom) • Shared document tools (Google Docs/Sheets) • Salesforce • Open Water Diving • Salesbuzz Certification

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Professional Waitstaff

See Detail below 2021 - present

Territory Manager – Environmental Compliance/Remediation Biolynceus, Estes Park, CO October 2020 to September 2021

Generated 26% increase in new business in Arizona and New Mexico during first 3 months of employment

Consulted with wastewater treatment plant operators and collection system managers in-person to solve operational challenges and reduce environmental impact by utilizing specific microbiological species

Addressed Nitrification/denitrification challenges, F/M (food to microbe) stabilization, H2S remediation, FOG (fats, oils, and grease) hydrocarbon reduction, and bio-dredging solids in lagoon systems

Managed booths at wastewater conferences and trade shows, including marketing support

Taught certification classes to wastewater operators to maintain their licenses

Presented at regional educational trainings for Rural Water Associations of New Mexico and Arizona

Worked efficiently with clients to ensure product satisfaction. Traveled > 50% of the time. Laboratory Assistant

Biology Department Hendrix College, Conway, AR August 2019-May 2020

Poured all of the agar plates and broth test tubes for the Biology Department

Complex growth medium (TSA) tryptic soy agar and (LB) luria broth to grow a wide variety of non-fastidious bacteria

Selective growth medium (PEA) phenylethyl alcohol agar for gram positive bacteria growth

Certified to run autoclave machine

Project Manager/Partner

Trash Hero Langkawi, Langkawi, Malaysia Winter 2019

Organized and managed cleanups to preserve the unique environment of Langkawi Geopark

Presented original research “Impact of Microplastics” to MARA Junior Science College Langkawi (MRSM)

Results included: increased participation in weekly cleanup events around the island, students expressed greater understanding of the impacts of microplastics in our environment, and greater interest in removing plastic products from their lives to make a difference in their local community

Discussions with students at Maktab Mahmud Langkawi on how to keep Langkawi clean and green with an example of the ‘eco brick’ as a way to encourage students to pick up trash around their school and homes 1

Attended meetings with the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) and the CEO of Coca Cola Malaysia to combat the recycling and wastewater issues in Langkawi, advised on how to solve some of the challenges Urban Farm Intern

Faulkner County Library, Conway, AR Summer 2019-Winter 2019

Managed workdays for volunteers

Maintained organic community garden by planting, weeding, building new beds for plants

Harvested produce for local soup kitchens so that people in need had access to healthy fruits and vegetables

Revamped and reorganized the community seed library by proper plant taxonomy

Learned how to identify and care for various plant species Researcher

Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies, Mexico May-June 2018 University of Montana Environmental Studies Program

Hands-on scientific study of the coral reef ecosystem off of Xpu-Ha beach in the Yucatan Peninsula

Performed original field research project on parrotfish by collecting data daily through scuba dives

Presented “Parrotfish Diet Variation between Species and Life Stages.”

Observed diets of four species of parrotfish through their initial,juvenile, and terminal life stages

Constructed data sheets on Excel to accurately present the data collected

Investigated local ecology, geography, climatology, and geology to gain the fundamentals of ecosystem research while learning field methods pertaining to the Caribbean coral reef

Shadowed and assisted the local turtle expert at night to locate nests and assist Loggerheads when laying eggs Office Assistant

Residence Life Hendrix College, Conway, AR August 2017-May 2019

Organized and maintained all new and existing student paper and electronic files, including sensitive information. Utilized Microsoft Word.

Assisted with placing students in housing best suited to them and with roommates based on similar interests Other Experience/Leadership

President of International Club

Hendrix College, Conway, AR Fall 2017-May 2019

Coordinated, setup, and advertised events, managed budgets and timelines

Introduced Tardi Gras, a late Mardi Gras event designed to educate on the history of Mardi Gras while bringing together students in a safe and open space Historian of Galloway Hall Council

Hendrix College, Conway, AR Fall 2017-May 2018

Documented and photographed all Galloway Hall events, organized and ran various events Animal Care and Habitat Maintenance,

Langkawi Wildlife Park, Langkawi, Malaysia 2014-2015

Shadowed and assisted the onsite veterinarian

Conducted lab sampling of water in the various habitats to ensure it was not contaminated

Monitored newly born animals to ensure they survived Responsible for cleaning animal cages and upkeep various animal habitats around the park YMCA Leadership Camp

Big Cove Nova Scotia, Canada August 2013

One-month camp focused on leadership and counselor training 2

VOLUNTEER WORK

Chow Patrol Volunteer - Interpretation

Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO Summer 2022

Communicated information about RMNP with park visitors

Park regulations pertaining to wildlife and how they should not approach them

Information on different geological formations in the park as well as what types of wildlife you could find, tree information, wildfire information, and more Beach Cleanup

Hangout Music Festival, Gulf Shores, AL May 2017/2023

Worked with Alabama Coastal Foundation and Zero Hero to recycle after the event. Was offered a manager position for Zero Hero for future events

House Painter and Worker

Habitat for Humanity, Little Rock, AR, March 2017

Painted houses for people in need

Organized donations in the warehouse to increase proficiency with sales Mangrove and Geoforest Community Cleanup

Rotary Club Langkawi, Langkawi, Malaysia 2014

Joined boat crews in the mangroves to deep clean mangroves and beaches

Wrote a detailed reflection essay on the cleanup and its importance in keeping the ecosystem sustainable that won first place and was circulated by the Rotary Club Community Service Visits

Sanctuary of Glory Church, Langkawi, Malaysia 2014

Organized and distributed supplies for underprivileged communities struggling to feed their families. CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Bluegills, server, Spanish Fort, AL, Spring 2023 - present Ed’s Cantina, server, Estes Park, CO, Summer 2022

Kind Coffee, barista, Estes Park, CO, Winter 2021 to Summer 2022 Starbucks, barista, Estes Park, CO, Spring/Summer 2022 Twin Owls Steakhouse, front of house, Estes Park, CO, Fall/Winter 2021 Dunraven, prep/host/busser, Estes Park, CO, Fall 2020 Mikee’s Seafood, Server, Gulf Shores, AL, May-August 2017 Lambert’s Cafe, Server, Foley, AL, April 2015-July 2016 Red Tomato Cafe, Server, Langkawi, Malaysia, May 2009-May 2015 ACTIVITIES

Tennis Team, 2010 - 2018,

Tennis Team, Langkawi Tennis Association Malaysia, 2010-2014

Kedah Tennis Tournament Winner U16 and Doubles; International Junior Tennis Championships Vocal Contest Winner, Sing Me Something, August 2013

3,000 contestants; won private lessons with world-renowned vocal coach Cece Sammy Photography, Hendrix College, Feb/March 2018

Represented Hendrix College at the Society for Photographic Education (SPE) conference, Philadelphia

Presented prints done throughout multiple film photography courses at Hendrix Photography, Malaysia, January 12, 2012

Competed in a photography competition in Langkawi, Malaysia as the only non-adult; won in 3 categories

Photo “A Pair of Oriental Pied Hornbills” published by New Straits Times, Malaysia, p. 10 3

RELEVANT COURSES related to Environmental Studies available upon request Hendrix College Fall 2016 - Spring 2020

General Chemistry (w/lab)

Theories of matter with emphasis on environmental applications. Laboratory included separations and spectroscopy. Analysis of environmental samples.

Chemistry of the Environment (w/lab)

Environmental issues were used as a basis to introduce the theories, models, structures, and reactions of modern chemistry. Studied states of matter in the contexts of air pollution, ozone depletion, global warming, acid rain, and energy sources and consumption. Mathematical problem-solving in a chemical context. Cell Biology (w/lab)

The structure and function of cells with emphasis on evolutionary principles, basic biochemistry, and scientific epistemology.

Acquired working knowledge of the scientific method as well as the foundation and techniques for working in a laboratory. (PCR setup and gram stain, freshwater sampling techniques, colony sequence analysis)

Performed several experiments designed to analyze biodiversity in an urban restored wetland known as the Hendrix Creek Preserve

Statistical Analysis

Introduction of mathematical and statistical methods used in the analysis of social and natural scientific phenomena with an emphasis on the interpretation of experimental and survey data. Topics included elementary and combinatorial designs, basic statistical methods, correlation and inference, and regression analysis.

Environmental Economics

Learned tools of economic analysis to better evaluate environmental issues and policies.

Topics covered included alternative governmental responses to externalities, the Coase Theorem, criteria for evaluating economic efficiency, measurement and discounting of environmental costs and benefits, exhaustible resources, energy resources, and sustainability. Ecology and Evolution (w/lab)

Study of the evolutionary processes that have shaped life and biotic and abiotic interactions among organisms and the environment. Major topics included forces of genetic change, adaption and speciation, biodiversity, biomes, population and community interactions, conservation biology, and the geological and biological history of the Earth.

For lab, presented “Land Use and its Effect on Water Quality and Biodiversity in Central Arkansas” Senior Seminar – Connecting Children with Nature

Designed and implemented 10 interactive educational stations along the Ferncliff Nature Preschool hiking trail

These teachable moments were designed to call attention to the interesting components of the environment to provide the children with a more in-depth personal experience

Project serves as a tool for educators at Ferncliff to engage in meaningful conversations with their students about the surrounding environment

Environmental Policy and Management

Examined evolution of policy and management

environmental policy process

organizational structure and function in federal system of government

Status of environmental policies and programs relating to various media

air quality and quantity, waste reduction and management, land use/sustainable growth and biodiversity

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Examined ecological concerns and alternatives for addressing future environmental problems 5

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