Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Environmental Field and Laboratory Experience
Languages
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Paulina Escobar

Gatineau,QC

Summary

Dynamic professional with strong skills in teamwork and adaptability. Knowledgeable in geospatial and statistical analysis programs. Recognized for enhancing communication skills and fostering a positive, organized environment, while effectively managing multiple tasks in fast-paced settings.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Busser

Harmon’s Steakhouse
Ottawa, Ontario
10.2022 - Current
  • Developed organizational and efficiency skills while working in surroundings of high energy
  • Improved teamwork and communication skills to ensure a positive environment

Call Center Agent

The Office Gurus
La Libertad, El Salvador
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Developed multi-tasking skills by managing up to five programs sequentially for up to six different companies
  • Worked both in home-office settings and office settings

Assistant Receptionist

Gymboree Play & Music
San Salvador, El Salvador
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Use of Microsoft 365 to manage customer information
  • Interacted with customers for enrollment and communication purposes

Class Aide

Gymboree Play & Music
San Salvador, El Salvador
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Planned and organized daily activities for children ages 2 to 6.
  • Communicated and instructed teachers on the development of activities in the classroom

Education

Honours Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (French Immersion) - Environmental Geochemistry/Ecotoxicology Option

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
12.2025

Bachelor of Science -

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
06.2025

General High School Diploma -

Escuela Americana De El Salvador
San Salvador, El Salvador
07.2020

Skills

Laboratory techniques

  • Sample preparation
  • Chemical analysis
  • Water/Soil quality assessment
  • Lab Safety protocols

Technical Tools

  • GIS, ArcGIS (GIS Systems)
  • R, RStudio (data analysis, visualization)
  • Microsoft Office 365 (data management and presentation)

Environmental Field and Laboratory Experience

Field Course in Environmental Science

  • Experience in Hydrogeology
  • Slug tests
  • Construction of hydrostratigraphic cross sections
  • Aquifer flow analysis
  • Geochemistry and microbiology
  • Groundwater chemistry analysis

Freshwater Ecology Field Work

  • Water column sampling in various lakes
  • Van Dorn bottle
  • Plankton net
  • Schindler trap
  • Stream sampling
  • Benthos sampling
  • Microscopy
  • Microfauna identification
  • Physical, chemical, and biological analysis of water

Geological Excursions

  • Mineral and Rock identification
  • Elaboration of cross sections
  • Cartography

Multidisciplinary Design Projects

  • Restoration Plan & Timeline
  • Implementation and Maintenance
  • Assessment and Metrics of Success
  • Financial and Community Engagement Plan

Research Projects

  • Literature Reviews
  • Project Proposal
  • Presentation to a Panel

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional

Timeline

Busser

Harmon’s Steakhouse
10.2022 - Current

Call Center Agent

The Office Gurus
09.2020 - 12.2020

Assistant Receptionist

Gymboree Play & Music
06.2017 - 08.2017

Class Aide

Gymboree Play & Music
06.2016 - 08.2016

Honours Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (French Immersion) - Environmental Geochemistry/Ecotoxicology Option

University of Ottawa

Bachelor of Science -

University of Ottawa

General High School Diploma -

Escuela Americana De El Salvador
Paulina Escobar