Christine McGorman
Brandon,Manitoba
Summary
Enthusiastic environmental scientist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Experience with project management while collecting and analyzing large data sets, with a proven skill in assessing local flora and fauna. Maintain a working knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, and guidelines, and have training in natural resource management. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in environmental consulting, technology, policy and related fields.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Agriculture And Agri-Food Canada, AAFC
09.2022 - Current
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Formulated standardized methods using various technologies for data acquisition in future projects
- Recorded experimental findings in a laboratory notebook to analyze and interpret experimental findings.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
- Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.
- Developed research protocols and procedures to produce accurate results.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Mentored undergraduate students, providing guidance on research methodologies and techniques.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Brandon University
09.2022 - Current
- Course: Animal Behaviour
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Worked with teachers in evaluating student progress, needs and gains.
- Kept accurate records of student performance to track student progress and provide feedback on performance.
- Delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
Highschool Substitute Teacher
Brandon School Division
09.2021 - Current
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered a culture of discovery and provided a well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in the program.
- Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
UAV Operator
Manitoba Horticulture Productivity Enhancement
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Combined remotely-collected and on-site data acquisition to generate unified geographic mapping information.
- Organized and completed routine charter routes, as well as paths requested by customers.
- Generated data layers, tables and reports for use by local clients and other scientists
- Completed mapping projects involving, NDVI and NDRE features.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental And Life Science
Brandon University
Brandon, MB05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Brandon University
Brandon, MB05.2017
Bachelor of Education -
Brandon University
Brandon, MB05.2021
Skills
- Written and oral communication
- Team management
- Team Collaboration and Relationship development
- Conflict resolution
- Project organization
- Scientific Report Writing
- Geographic Mapping Data Collection
- Database Management
- MS Office Suite 365
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Environmental research validity
- Environmental problems analysis
- Conservation strategies
- Natural resources understanding
Certification
- Introduction to Manitoba Environmental Law
- UAV Pilots License – M3 Aerial Productions
- Pleasure Craft operator's license
- Full class 5 Drivers license
Professional Development
- Treaty Relations
- Building Trans Awareness and Adopting Inclusive Language
- Indigenous Education: Opening the Door to Reconciliation through Story & Fact
- Promoting Achievement Through Growth Mindset
- Making Sense of Trauma Seminar
- Sustainable Development Goals
References
Available on Request
Timeline
Research Assistant
Agriculture And Agri-Food Canada, AAFC
09.2022 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Brandon University
09.2022 - Current
Highschool Substitute Teacher
Brandon School Division
09.2021 - Current
UAV Operator
Manitoba Horticulture Productivity Enhancement
04.2018 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Environmental And Life Science
Brandon University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Brandon University
Bachelor of Education -
Brandon University
- Introduction to Manitoba Environmental Law
- UAV Pilots License – M3 Aerial Productions
- Pleasure Craft operator's license
- Full class 5 Drivers license
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