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Carter Olsen

Winona,MN

Summary

Motivated Environmental Science student graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in May with hands-on experience in environmental data collection, ecological fieldwork, and scientific research. Skilled in data organization, spatial awareness, and collaborative research environments with a strong interest in geospatial technologies and environmental monitoring. Experience assisting with vegetation surveys, forage quality sampling, and ecological data collection as part of academic research projects. Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, proficient and eager to support GIS, remote sensing, and field-based scientific investigations that contribute to natural resource management and conservation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Spongy Moth Surveyor

Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Winona, MN
05.2025 - 08.2025

Set insect traps in designated areas of southern MN to facilitate early detection of spongy moth. Monitored traps regularly and removed them at season's end. Engaged with property owners to provide education on invasive species.

Morning Stocker

Menards
Winona, MN
07.2024 - 05.2025
  • Coordinated team efforts to unload trucks while independently managing product stocking tasks.

Target Security Specialist

Target
Owatonna, MN
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Encourage and ensure safety among team members and guests, effectively communicate and build engagement with team members, provide presence and effective strategies to prevent theft, help provide effective guest service.

Fulfillment Specialist

Target
Owatonna, MN
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • Fulfill online pick-up orders and shipment orders, speak to guests and help satisfy their needs, pack and organize shipment orders.

Spongy Moth Surveyor

Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Southern, MN
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Set insect traps in designated areas of southern MN to facilitate early detection of spongy moth. Monitored traps regularly and removed them at season's end. Engaged with property owners to provide education on invasive species.

Aquatic Invasive Species Inspector

Steele County
Beaver Lake, MN
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Inspect all incoming and outgoing watercraft for any plant or animal in specific anything harmful or possibly invasive / foreign to the lake. Speak with the incoming and outgoing owners of the watercraft. Document finding or non-findings and the recent history of watercraft. Work with a supervisor and other inspector to make sure the lake is well-maintained.

Delivery Specialist

Domino’s
Owatonna, MN
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Take orders from customers and work in a team setting to help fulfill orders. Also deliver orders in a timely manner while providing excellent service.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science - Biology, Geographic Information Systems

Winona State University
Winona, MN
03-2026

AS - Environmental Science

Rochester Community & Technical College
Rochester, MN
05-2024

HS Diploma -

Tri-City United High School
Montgomery, MN
05-2020

Skills

  • Completed two years of American Sign Language
  • Able to work individually
  • Quick Learner
  • Ability to work as a team and set goals for a team
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to use and proficient in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office
  • Data collection techniques
  • GPS technology
  • Field data collection

Timeline

Spongy Moth Surveyor

Minnesota Department of Agriculture
05.2025 - 08.2025

Morning Stocker

Menards
07.2024 - 05.2025

Target Security Specialist

Target
01.2024 - 07.2024

Spongy Moth Surveyor

Minnesota Department of Agriculture
05.2023 - 09.2023

Fulfillment Specialist

Target
10.2022 - 01.2024

Aquatic Invasive Species Inspector

Steele County
06.2022 - 09.2023

Delivery Specialist

Domino’s
04.2021 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science - Biology, Geographic Information Systems

Winona State University

AS - Environmental Science

Rochester Community & Technical College

HS Diploma -

Tri-City United High School

AWARDS

Associates of Science degree in Environmental Science, Dean’s List – Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Science Department Scholarship – 2024, Judith A. McDermott Scholarship – 2023, Le Center Lions Club Scholarship – 2020, Miles and Orelle Bowler Memorial Scholarship – 2020, High School Diploma – 2020