Dawn Skeman
Senior Planner
Spokane,Washington
Summary
Dependable, hard-working and versatile individual, with the ability to function at a high level in a wide variety of settings. Prepared to apply education in the fields of Environmental Science and Geology in addition to experience in technical planning, report writing and customer service all while learning and contributing in the environmental or geotechnical industry.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Test Planner
Hi-Rel Laboratories
Spokane, WA
09.2003 - Current
- All incoming job preparation including identification of components, correlation of customer specifications and necessary military test procedures to create test plan.
- Plan test schedules, provide status, send notifications and miscellaneous services for clients
- Document all activities and correspondence for possible audit purposes
- Price jobs, provide formal quotes and confirm purchase orders
- Compose technical reports to summarize outcome and extent of analysis performed.
- Lead team of report writers, review and correct their work
- Train new hires for report writing and lower level planning
- Performed technical tests including bond pull, die shear, dimensional measurements and cross section on electronic components.
Utility Locator/Damage Prevention Technician
Location Inc.
Spokane, Washington
01.2013 - 09.2013
- Site evaluation and schematic interpretation to pinpoint utility type and location
- Document, sketch or map indicated dig sites and mark utility locations using a laptop from the dark ages
- Used critical thinking to problem solve traffic hazards, access issues (manholes) or poor weather conditions
- Corresponded with engineers and land owners to meet their clients requirements
- All tickets were completed independently in a timely manner (within two days time)
- Passed all training programs and screening requirements (was certified to locate gas lines)
- No company vehicle violations
Field Technician
MCS Environmental
Spokane Valley, WA
06.2006 - 11.2006
- Researched possible sample sites, identified and contacted property owners to attain permission for fluvial sediment sampling.
- Used GPS to identify and mark sample location, performed site evaluations and descriptions, sieved and transported stream samples.
- Used critical thinking to problem solve stream hazards, access issues or poor weather conditions
- Created logs of data collected at sample sites.
Engineering Assistant
Spokane Research Laboratory (NIOSH/CDC)
Spokane, Washington
03.1999 - 12.2001
- Assisted engineers with various research projects.
- Performed various facilities tasks such as painting offices, replacing lights, ceiling tiles, HVAC filters, assembling and moving furniture, using shop equipment (ban/table/panel saws), minor plumbing, stocking, cleaning and landscaping.
- Worked with subcontractors, transported equipment to mines and assisted employees with miscellaneous tasks including receiving and inventory of property.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA 09.2005 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA 09.2005 - 06.2009
Skills
Technical planning and report writing
Specification and process implementation
Documentation, data processing and management
Administrative and customer support
Proficiency with PC and Apple software
Work well independently or with others
Attention to detail and multitasking
Versatile, dependable and eager to learn
Timeline
Utility Locator/Damage Prevention Technician
Location Inc.
01.2013 - 09.2013
Field Technician
MCS Environmental
06.2006 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Eastern Washington University
09.2005 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Eastern Washington University
09.2005 - 06.2009
Senior Test Planner
Hi-Rel Laboratories
09.2003 - Current
Engineering Assistant
Spokane Research Laboratory (NIOSH/CDC)
03.1999 - 12.2001