Charles Sheppard
Dexter,MI
Summary
Environmental science graduate with a passion for the natural and physical sciences. Professional work experience attributed to multiple undergraduate internships with prominent state agencies in Arizona. Recognized for attention to detail, aptitude, and professionalism by internship managers. Pursing a full-time role that presents professional challenges, and provides opportunities to learn and grow within the field of environmental science.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Data Analyst Intern
Arizona Geological Survey
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Used minidisk infiltrometer data to analyze soil hydraulic property recovery following high-intensity wildfire events.
- Cleaned, analyzed, interpreted, and displayed data using professional tools such as Microsoft Excel and MATLAB.
- Contributed interpretations to a five-year study, affirming previous trends and informing future predictions.
Species Abstract Specialist Intern
Arizona Game and Fish Department - Heritage Data Management System (HDMS)
Flagstaff, AZ
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Spent 150 hours over the course of the internship conducting literature review, revising, and writing material for hundreds of pages within the vast HDMS database.
- Updated 24 species abstracts within the HDMS database utilizing current ecological information from countless professional databases.
- Created 3 original species abstracts that were added to the HDMS database, while adhering to the AZGFD's strict guidelines for professional scientific writing.
- Gained experience with numerous intricate topics such as species taxonomy, Endangered Species Act status, and current conservation practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12-2025
Skills
- Data analysis
- Database management
- Scientific research
- Project leadership
- Scientific writing
- Data modeling
- Data collection
- Excel functions
Accomplishments
- Had three original species abstract documents added to the Arizona Game and Fish Department HDMS global database.
- Continued a five-year study by the Arizona Geological Survey, and presented my team's findings to science professionals at Northern Arizona University's Undergraduate Research Symposium in Spring of 2025.
Timeline
Data Analyst Intern
Arizona Geological Survey
01.2025 - 05.2025
Species Abstract Specialist Intern
Arizona Game and Fish Department - Heritage Data Management System (HDMS)
08.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Northern Arizona University