Environmental Professional

Jason R. Kornfeind

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Chicago, IL *0634

312-***-**** ************@*******.***

EDUCATION

B.A. Biology, Religion Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL

Cumulative GPA: 2.92/4.0

M.S. Environmental Management Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

In Progress

WORK EXPERIENCE

Scientific Control Laboratories, Inc. January 2008-November 2008 Chicago, IL

• Completed various MWRDGC compliance forms

• Conducted Indoor Air Quality studies to show compliance with OSHA standards

• Offered consultation on a variety of environmental issues in the metal finishing industry

• Performed Field Sampling studies and some laboratory analysis

Chicago Botanic Garden July 2007 -November 2007 Cody, WY

• Selected as a Conservation and Land Management Intern, worked with the BLM

• Refined my knowledge of ArcMap and learned new applications (Manually entering coordinates, ArcCatalog use)

• Worked with the regional Civil Engineer on several projects (Water Crossing placement, Oil Well inspection, etc.)

• Performed plant coverage surveys, thus gaining practical GPS unit knowledge

Chicago Botanic Garden August 2006 – May 2007 Glencoe, IL

• Assisted in Climate Change/Geo-Referencing research with Pati Vitt, Ph.D

• Learned to manipulate several GIS programs (DIVA-GIS, ArcView, MaxEnt) and use excel to create databases converting number data into spatial data

• Worked on creating several presence-data maps of Andropogon gerardii

• Prepared a powerpoint presentation for a plant biology conference in late May illustrating the important of mapping technology to determine effects of climate change

Audobon Society June 2006 - August 2006 Willow Springs, IL

• Obtained valuable real-world restoration/conservation experience

• Worked at several Chicago area forest preserves, spraying invasive plants and cutting down invasive trees

• Learned how to use various herbicides, as well as chainsaws

Extracurricular Activities

Lake Forest Biology National Honor Society, βββ, 2006, 2007

• Selected as Associate Member in November of 2006

• Participated in monthly meetings, where future directions of the organization are discussed

• Helped organize a symposium presentation designed to show the importance of βββ on campus, and show why more funds are needed for the organization

Lake Forest Varsity Football, 2003, 2005, 2006

• Letter winner in 2003, 2005 and 2006

College Radio Station DJ for WMXM, 2005

• Had a two hour time slot and took email and phone requests, and provided analysis into the music being played

• Helped organize intimate concerts with various local bands

Skill Set

Computer Skills

• Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)

• Knowledgeable in Design/Mapping Software (ArcMap/ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Floorplan)

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