Cynthia Powell
Terrace,B.C.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Assistant Lightkeeper
Canadian Coast Guard
, BC
07.2018 - 08.2024
- Reported local weather to the Coast Guard.
- Monitored radios.
- Monitored equipment such as diesel generators, water systems, and the main light.
- Maintained grounds and paint buildings.
Relief Library Assistant
Terrace Public Library
Terrace, BC
01.2016 - 02.2020
- Assisted patrons in finding books and other resources.
- Processed returned items.
- Participated in the maintenance of the library's collection.
Customer Service Representative
Neilson Gallery and Framing
Terrace, BC
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Assisted customers in choosing mats and frames for artwork.
- Processed payments.
Flight Service Specialist
Transport Canada / NavCanada
Terrace, BC
08.1988 - 01.2015
- Provided information such as wind, altimeter, traffic and weather by radio to all arriving and departing aircraft.
- Controlled airside vehicles and operated and monitored runway lighting and other equipment.
- Completed hourly and special weather observations and provided pilot weather briefings, flight planning services and emergency alerting.
Weather Observer
Environment Canada
, BC
12.1985 - 12.1987
- Conducted weather watch at Lytton. Cape St. James. Vancouver International Airport and Vancouver Harbour Weather Stations. Completed and transmitted hourly and special weather observations and maintained equipment.
Chart Corrector
Institute of Ocean Sciences
Sidney, BC
01.1984 - 07.1985
- Applied drafting skills to manually amend West Coast and Arctic marine navigation charts.
Education
Flight Service Specialist Training
Weather Observer & Advanced Meteorology Training
Bachelor of Science - Geography
University of Victoria
Victoria BC1984
Interests
Painting, printmaking, photography, knitting, sewing, upcycling, music, gardening, canoeing and hiking.
Timeline
Relief Assistant Lightkeeper
Canadian Coast Guard
07.2018 - 08.2024
Relief Library Assistant
Terrace Public Library
01.2016 - 02.2020
Customer Service Representative
Neilson Gallery and Framing
05.2015 - 11.2015
Flight Service Specialist
Transport Canada / NavCanada
08.1988 - 01.2015
Weather Observer
Environment Canada
12.1985 - 12.1987
Chart Corrector
Institute of Ocean Sciences
01.1984 - 07.1985
Flight Service Specialist Training
Weather Observer & Advanced Meteorology Training
Bachelor of Science - Geography
University of Victoria
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