Amanda Hopper
Red Deer,AB
Summary
An enthusiastic and passionate advocate for biodiversity. Strong academic background in ecology, plant and soil science, and water fundamentals and management, at an introductory technician level. Technical focus in GIS for field activities and for creating and reading site maps and building databases. Adaptable and highly motivated to learn about Alberta’s biodiversity through field data collection.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student
Olds College of Agriculture and Technology
Olds, AB
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Participated in a variety of campus events, such as career fairs, lectures, and workshops.
- Organized student-run clubs and activities.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase student engagement.
- Attended meetings with faculty members to discuss upcoming projects.
- Gained an understanding of soil properties and identification.
- Learned to use and manipulate data and build databases in MS Access, MS Excell, ArcGIS, Abadata, SPIN2, Field Maps, QGIS and AutoCAD.
- Experience in plant, animal, and invertebrate identification through hands on experience in the college wetlands, and field school.
- Earned a working knowledge of legislation and the Canadian Government system, as well as improving team work through group projects such as a mock public hearing.
Weed Sprayer
Backwoods Resources
Edson, AB
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed regular maintenance and repair of weed spraying equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of chemical use, areas sprayed, and other related tasks.
- Assessed the size and scope of each job before beginning work.
- Utilized appropriate safety precautions when working with chemicals or operating sprayers.
- Monitored weather conditions to ensure safe application of herbicides.
- Cleaned nozzles, filters, tanks, hoses, and other components after each job.
- Identified potential hazards such as power lines, bodies of water, sensitive plants., before beginning spraying activities.
- Ensured that all regulations regarding the use of chemicals were followed at all times.
- Expanded vegetation identification knowledge.
Crew Member
McDonalds
Blackfalds, AB
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Educated customers on menu items, product ingredients and nutritional values.
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Restocked kitchen supplies including food products and utensils.
- Followed all safety guidelines while operating equipment such as slicers, fryers and ovens.
- Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for guests.
- Adhered to health department regulations regarding food handling procedures.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Land And Water Resources
Olds College of Agriculture And Technology
Olds, AB04-2024
Skills
- Database Updating
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Presentation Development
- File and Document Management
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Safety Procedures
- Microsoft proficiency
- Punctual and Reliable
Certification
- H2S certified
- WHIMIS
- TDG
- Standard First Aid
Timeline
Weed Sprayer
Backwoods Resources
05.2023 - 08.2023
Student
Olds College of Agriculture and Technology
09.2022 - 04.2024
Crew Member
McDonalds
11.2021 - 08.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Land And Water Resources
Olds College of Agriculture And Technology
- H2S certified
- WHIMIS
- TDG
- Standard First Aid
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