Environmental Data Technician Candidate Cover Letter Summary

ALBERT ACHEAMPONG

Edmonton, Alberta

Phone: 780-***-****

Email: ****************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-oriented Geological Engineer with over a decade of international and Canadian experience in geotechnical, environmental, and hydrogeological fieldwork. Proven track record of leading multi- disciplinary teams and managing complex projects to achieve significant productivity gains. Up-to-date Alberta safety certifications and an APEGA membership under review. KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with experience in scientific and technical writing, public presentations, data analysis, statistical analysis and interpretation

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead teams of various sizes and ensure that company goals are met in line with overall strategic and financial plans

• Ability to work under pressure and independently with little to no supervision; believes in continuous learning and is a fast learner

• Proficient in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and ArcGIS with other geological/engineering software

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Diploma in Environmental Protection Technology 2024 – 2026 (April) NorQuest College, Edmonton, AB

Graduate Certificate in International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene 2018 – 2019 University of Nevada, Reno, U.S.A.

MSc. in Geophysical Engineering 2014 - 2017

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana BSc. in Geological Engineering 2002 - 2006

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana WORK EXPERIENCE

Technologist April 2025 – Present

Tetra Tech Canada, Edmonton, Canada

• Conduction of waste audits, physically collect and sort through selected waste samples into several individual categories

• Sample weighing, data entry, recording observations, and taking photographs

• Working outside in varied weather conditions, with the ability to stand, lift, bend, and twist for long periods

• Soil and groundwater sampling and monitoring

• Assist in the conduct of environmental assessments and monitoring

• Data collection, analysis and report writing

Volunteer (Waste Audit Project) March 2025 – April 2025 NorQuest College, Edmonton, Canada

(https://cqhub.norquest.ca/exp_redirect.htm?r=QmV1MjlpUThPWU09)

• Conducted a waste audit survey for Roots on Whyte Community Building, Edmonton, Canada

• Sorted waste into three categories: garbage (landfill), recyclables, and compost

• Conducted waste audits by weighing materials before and after sorting; accurately recorded, analysed and managed data, with report writing

Geotechnical Engineer/Geologist February 2024 - October 2024 Terrapex, Toronto, Canada

• Planned, supervised, coordinated and managed geotechnical/foundation studies, borehole drilling, in-situ tests, test pits, logging, sampling and laboratory work for proposed developments/construction projects

• Increased output by 50% through efficient design, coordination and supervision of project activities: soil and groundwater sampling, environmental site investigations, remediations and monitoring, site inspections

• Enhanced statistical and data analysis and report writing to support the company’s overall target

• Completed team work scheduling and managed a delivery and production team of 15 workers to help increase outcomes by 60%

• Promptly addressed project requests, increasing the company’s contracts acquisition productivity by 70%

Drilling Coordinator/Hydrogeologist December 2013- December 2023 World Vision International, Accra, Ghana

• Planned, supervised, coordinated and managed hydro studies, borehole drilling, design & construction for groundwater supplies

• Supported and increased portable water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) coverage to about 90% of the most vulnerable and most privileged nationwide, as per the target for the GI-WASH Program for a broader impact

• Enhanced productivity by 50% through the effective mentoring and training of 15 junior water supply, drilling and management teams

• Completed monthly, quarterly, and annual technical and general reports for dissemination to clients, stakeholders, and management, which decreased delays by 40% CERTIFICATION

• First Aid (Intermediate with CPR & AED) November 2024

• H2S Alive February 2026

• WHMIS 2015 (CSTS 2020) November 2024

• Environmental Protection (CSTS 2020) November 2024

• Occupational, health and safety (OH&S) + PPE + Material Hazards October 2025 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION/MEMBERSHIP

• Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) Under review

• American Society of Civil Engineers, ASCE, USA December 2022

• International Water Association. IWA, UK October 2021

• International Association of Hydrogeologists, IAH, UK January 2017

• European Geosciences Union, EGU, Germany November 2022

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