Abigail Penko
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Dependable experienced environmentalist bringing management experience and a willingness to take on added responsibility to meet project needs. Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and advanced complex problem-solving skills. A fast learner dealing with new tasks and a common sense thinker.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Restoration Crew Member for Mentor Marsh Preserve
Cleveland Museum Of Natural History
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Assist in ecological restoration and management of native marsh and swamp forest communities by applying various land and invasive species management techniques.
- Assist with data collection and entry by monitoring and mapping invasive plant populations.
- Identification of native and invasive marsh vegetation.
- Conducted invasive plant surveys on flowering rush in order to learn how to tackle it more effectively.
Environmental Health and Safety Technician
Ohio University
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Carried out day to day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted mold inspections throughout various buildings and residences on campus.
- Captured and relocated animals that made their way into building or on campus such as squirrels, bats, mice. and birds.
- Learned how to safely dispose of hazardous chemicals and their containers.
DERR Intern
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Evaluating legal documents and reports to understand the background of sites we visited.
- Aided in compliance inspections and writing follow-up reports.
- Aided with many annual surveys of water chemistry and fish.
- Took updated pictures of Voluntary Action Program sites throughout Southeast Ohio to emphasize to the public how this program has improved environmental quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Biology
Ohio University
Athens, OHBachelor of Arts - Environmental Biology
Ohio University
Athens, OH05.2023
Skills
- Sampling and Data Collection
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Applications
- Knowledge of Restoration Techniques
- Identification of Ohio Flora and Fauna
Additional Information
- Knowledge of R and RStudio.
- Familiar with environmental laws and their regulation.
- Field work experience.
Timeline
Restoration Crew Member for Mentor Marsh Preserve
Cleveland Museum Of Natural History
05.2023 - 11.2023
Environmental Health and Safety Technician
Ohio University
08.2022 - 05.2023
DERR Intern
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Biology
Ohio University
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Biology
Ohio University
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