Elly Thistlethwaite
Summary
Self-motivated geology student exciting to take on new challenges. Excellent track record of organizational and time-management skills, with strong experience in handling client relationships. Possesses a passion for geochemistry and data science.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fundraising Coordinator
G.M. Dawson Club
09.2023 - Current
- Acquire industry sponsors to provide financial assistance to the club for organizing professional courses and school supplies for the geoscience student body
- Planned and executed a samosa sale fundraiser that yielded the most substantial profit among all club fundraising events in recent years.
- Arrange the production and sale of club merch
- Coordinate with industry professionals and students to organize the 2024 UBC Geoscience Career Fair
Pet Sitter
Self-employed
04.2021 - Current
- Conducted regular home visits to check on pets while owners were away, providing peace of mind through routine updates.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized pet care services tailored to individual needs.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision, leading to repeat business and recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Administered medications as needed under veterinarian guidance, maintaining the health of pets in my care.
Sales Associate
M&M Food Market
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
Sales Associate
West Coast Gardens
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Helped customers locate products and answered customer questions about care instructions for plant merchandise.
- Constantly monitored and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Key Holder
Gibsons Building Supplies
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Managed daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and preventing losses due to discrepancies.
- Assisted in training new employees, fostering a collaborative team atmosphere.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geological Sciences
University of British Columbia
Vancouver05.2024
Certificate - Key Capabilities in Data Science
UBC Extended Learning
Vancouver, BC08.2024
Skills
- Geochemistry - Familiar with major, minor, and trace element data
- Mineral Identification - Experience with identifying minerals in hand samples
- Geographical Information Sciences (GIS) - Experience with ArcGIS and QGIS software as well as data analysis
- Microsoft Office - Proficient
- Health & Safety - Committed to a safe working environment and continuing education on safety in the workplace
- Attention to Detail - Meticulous in my work and thorough with finer details
- Analytical Reasoning - Strong problem solving and pattern recognition skills
- Organizational Skills - Ability to keep tasks and workspace organized in a fast-paced environment
- Time Management - Experienced in self-motivating and optimizing task completion
- Teamwork - Ability to coordinate and foster communication with team members and clients
relevant coursework
Undergraduate Thesis, "Deciphering the Source and Compositions of the Deep Mantle Heterogeneities with Trace Element Compositions in Hawai'i and Kerguelen Volcanoes"
- Produced a literature review on trace element geochemistry for Hawai'i and Kerguelen volcanoes.
- Compiled and cleansed the available trace element datasets for Hawai'i and Kerguelen from the open-source GeoRoc geochemical database.
- Identified and interpreted any trends within the trace element dataset.
- Evaluated hypotheses about the origin of the Enriched Mantle 1 based on the results of the trace element data analysis.
Geochemistry, EOSC 333
- Learned destructive and non-destructive analytical methods for ICP-MS, XRF, EMP, SEM, IRMS, SIMS, and SHRIMP instruments to perform isotope, major element, trace element, and rare earth element analysis.
- Characterized tectonic settings by the trace element and rare earth element geochemistry.
- Produced a final project analyzing the isotope, trace element, and rare earth element data for the Indian Ocean mid-ocean ridge. Open-source GeoRoc geochemistry data for the study area was compiled, cleansed, and visualized using Excel. Trends in the data were identified and interpreted.
Programming in Python for Data Science
- Processed raw data into a format suitable for analysis.
- Created interactive visualizations and summary tables to provide insight into the data.
- Produced and tested personalized functions for data analysis
Certification
- Remote and Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, Canadian Red Cross. Issued March 2022.
- Introduction to Laboratory Safety, The University of British Columbia. Issued February 2023.
- BC Class 5 Driver's Licence
Accomplishments
- Awarded for academic merit. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science.
- Awarded for participating in a global seminar program at Go Global
- Awarded for showing interest and dedication to gaining an education in Earth Sciences
- Awarded for showing interest and dedication to gaining an education in Earth Sciences
Thomas and Marguerite MacKay Memorial Scholarship (2023)
Go Global Award: Global Seminar Programs (2023)
John Hind Smith Memorial Bursary (2017)
Krummholz/Bergschrund Geology/Geography Award (2017)
References
References available upon request.
mentoring
Geoscience Peer Mentor
- Provide geoscience students with advice on academic and professional topics to ensure success in their careers
Timeline
Fundraising Coordinator
G.M. Dawson Club
09.2023 - Current
Pet Sitter
Self-employed
04.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
M&M Food Market
07.2019 - 07.2020
Sales Associate
West Coast Gardens
04.2018 - 07.2019
Key Holder
Gibsons Building Supplies
09.2014 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Geological Sciences
University of British Columbia
Certificate - Key Capabilities in Data Science
UBC Extended Learning
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