DESTRY SEILER
Kirkland
Summary
Experienced in creating detailed technical drawings and schematics, with a solid foundation in the field of surveying. Proven track record of contributing to successful project completions by providing precise drafting and adhering to design specifications. Proficient in utilizing CAD software and collaborating effectively with engineering teams to achieve project goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
International Research Station Coordinator
Heritage University
Chiriquí, Panama
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Program Coordinator for Indigenous college students from the United States and Panama
- Conducted regular meetings with the team to discuss ongoing projects, address concerns, and share updates on progress towards goals
- Collaborated with management from multiple organizations to coordinate daily activities
- Organized and managed transportation, lodging, food, and safety for 25 students and staff while traveling to and working in Panama
- Spanish translation for students, professors, and faculty
- Administered basic first aid
Substitute Teacher
Gunnison Watershed School District
Gunnison & Crested Butte, CO
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
Preschool Teacher
Little Red Schoolhouse
Crested Butte, CO
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted and supervised 10 children through entire school day.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and family members, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Gardener
Horizon Fine Gardens
Crested Butte, CO
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Seasonal worker for a professional landscaping business.
- Arrangement and planting of perennial beds and annual flower containers
- Management of daily schedule and client list
- Labor to create and maintain perennial flower beds, including mulching, weeding, planting, and pruning
- Analysis and repair of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems
- 40/Hours/Week
- $28/Hour
Civil Engineer
SGM-Inc.
Gunnison, CO
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Created plans, specifications, notes, and details for various civil engineering projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D design software.
- Trained co-workers in the use of Infraworks Design to create dynamic, real-life models of projects to present to clients and the public.
- Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to successfully integrate various engineering aspects into cohesive designs.
- Conducted site visits to assess feasibility, gather data, and identify potential issues for project planning purposes.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by diligently managing deadlines and resources.
- Optimized designs by utilizing AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other drafting tools for precise plan creation.
Civil/Agricultural Engineer
Natural Resource Conservation Service
Montrose, CO
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted regular site visits to inspect and survey project sites and monitor construction exercises.
- Taught co-workers basic surveying data collection and analysis procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address complex challenges related to food security, climate change adaptation, and land management issues.
- Developed effective water management strategies for improved conservation and usage in agricultural settings.
- Created plans and construction drawings for irrigation, drainage and flood control systems using Civil 3D.
Civil Engineer
United States Forest Service
Kooskia, Idaho
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Supervised construction progress on-site, addressing any discrepancies or issues promptly while maintaining safety protocols.
- Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
- Trained interns to assist in conducting road surveys for timber sale packages.
- Developed the design and implementation plan for watershed restoration projects using Civil3D.
- Coordinated public notification of road closure for bridge inspection and assisted with traffic control.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination and timely delivery of projects.
Professional Research Assistant, Civil Engineer, GS 7 Equivalent
Washington State University
Pullman, Washington
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted a team of professors to analyze data from a shared common resources research project in a rural area of Northeast Brazil.
- Analyzed interviews of Brazilian community members regarding knowledge of local groundwater resources
- Developed insights and conclusions on effectiveness of groundwater awareness training for community and water committee members using NVivo software
- Created visual representations of awareness outcome results using multiple platforms
- Visualized water security issues in the study area using GIS maps
- Collected and compiled water data for project area
- Developed PowerPoint presentations for project results presented to community members in Brazil. Converted groundwater and statistical information into rudimentary and easily understandable terms.
- 20-30 Hours/Week
- $15/Hour
Water Resources Engineering Intern, Civil Engineer, GS 7 Equivalent
Water Access Now
Tamale, Ghana
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Collect monitoring and evaluation data of boreholes drilled in Northern Ghana using funds donated by Water Access Now
- Selected and trained Water and Sanitation Management Teams in rural communities to carry out effective borehole operation and management
- Created a scope of work and found in-country resources to implement the collection of monitoring and evaluation data of existing boreholes in over 20 communities
- Liaised with donor, NGO, and local government agency parties to assess and report on the effectiveness of the borehole drilling operation
- Assisted and monitored geophysical data collection through resistivity testing and borehole cuttings during siting and drilling of boreholes
- Analyzed geophysical data to locate best sites for new boreholes
- Developed and presented a half-day seminar for technical staff and field officers to review best practices of collecting field data and suggest technical improvements going forward
- Authored a technical report, public brochure, and fundraising material for the use of Water Access Now
- Developed and presented a 10-minute speech and presentation for board members and donors debunking and evaluating hydrologic and groundwater processes in areas receiving boreholes in Northern Ghana
- 60 Hours/Week
Barista
Woods Coffee
Bellevue, WA
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Prepared coffee and food for guests in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepared drinks and food to achieve $500 half hour sales
- Daily problem solving and multitasking
- Communicated and resolved conflicts with guests and co-workers
- 40 Hours/Week
- $15/Hour
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Volunteer, Engineering Volunteer, GS 7 Equivalent
Peace Corps
Panama
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Served as a WASH Peace Corps Volunteer in a rural village in Panama
- Analyzed current spring source gravity fed aqueduct system to train in making repairs and make suggestions for improvement/maintenance of the system
- Conducted a community census to collect population and water demand/water risk data. This data was also shared with the nearby government water agency to create community connections with local resources
- Trained local water committees on technical, economic, and political topics to promote sustainable water management
- Created a long-term groundwater research study as well as partnerships between the local water agency, a nearby technical university, and Engineers Without Borders at Washington State University to try and find a year-round clean water source
- Taught English classes to community members
- Implemented sexual education courses at local high schools
- 80 Hours/Week
Teaching and Childcare Positions, Tutor & Childcare Provider
The Y, Washington State University
06.2011 - 08.2016
- Wrap-around care programs, summer camps, and private tutor for Algebra and Geometry
- Cared for 30-100 children from the ages of 3-12 at wrap-around care during the school year and all-day summer camps
- Created educational lesson plans and activities for math, science, art, and literature for children between the ages of 3-12
- Tutored various students from 8th-12th grade in algebra and geometry
- Prepared classroom and lab activities
- 10-30 Hours/Week
- $12-$15/Hour
Technical Lab Assistant, Civil Engineer, GS 5 Equivalent
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Assisted in labs for various graduate students and professors
- Prepared samples for water filtration testing
- Rebuilt hydraulic flume models
- Implemented work plan and methods of data recording
- Converted historic precipitation data to usable computer format
- 20 Hours/Week
- $15/Hour
Teaching Assistant – Surveying Lab
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Taught basic surveying skills and total station mechanics in a classroom and field setting.
- Graded assignments and proctored tests according to university standards.
- Enhanced students' understanding of complex topics by developing and presenting simplified explanations during tutorials.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, resulting in improved grades and increased comprehension of course material.
Planning and Development Services Intern, Civil Engineer, GS 5 Equivalent
Alderwood Water and Wastewater District
Alderwood, WA
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Summer internship
- Worked alongside inspectors on construction sites
- Conducted and reviewed side sewer inspections
- Updated materials catalog
- 40 Hours/Week
- $15/Hour
Construction Site Supervisor & Volunteer Coordinator, Civil Engineer/Volunteer, GS 7 Equivalent
Esperanza International
Tijuana, Mexico
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Supervised construction and volunteer activities building concrete block homes for low-income families in Tijuana.
- Built 12 houses in 16 weeks
- Coordinated up to 85 volunteers across 4 building sites at a time
- Supervised construction activities including creation of concrete blocks, foundation siting and excavation, mixing and pouring of reinforced concrete slabs (floor and roof), building and pouring reinforced concrete block walls, framing for roof construction
- Translated Spanish between volunteers, community members, and Esperanza staff for worksite and community activities
- 80 Hours/Week
Education
Ph.D. - Civil Engineering
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI05-2027
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil And Environmental Engineering
Washington State University
Pullman, WA01.2016
Skills
- Proficient in Civil 3D & ArcGIS
- Survey data processing
- Producing and revising drawings
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Surveying
- Detail-oriented
- Reliability
- Willingness to learn
Certification
- Wilderness First Aid and CPR, 2020
- Contracting Officer Representative, Level 1, 2020
- NCCP Watershed Rehabilitation, 2020
- NCCP Public Works Contract Administration, 2020
- National Sawyer Certification, A Sawyer, 2020
- Engineer in Training (EIT), NCEES, 2015
Awards
Water Access Now Fundraising Dinner, Keynote Speaker 2019, Engineers Without Borders Fundraising Dinner, WSU Chapter, Guest Speaker 2018, Engineers Without Borders Fundraising Dinner, WSU Chapter, Keynote Speaker 2017
Training
- National Highway Institute Bridge Course 2020
- 40 hours of AgLearn Leadership Courses 2020
- Data Carpentry Workshop, Python Coding 2018
- Formal Spanish Language Instruction 2016
- Formal Ngäbere Language Instruction 2016
- Water Systems, Latrines and Sanitation, and Health and Hygiene Practices and Education 2016
- Development Methodology, 2016
- Cross-Cultural Training 2016
- Medical, Safety, and Administrative Issue Training 2016
RELATIVE COURSEWORK
- Calculus I, WSU Fall 2011
- Calculus II, WSU Spring 2012
- Linear Algebra, WSU Spring 2012
- Physics for Engineers, WSU Fall 2012
- Calculus III, WSU Fall 2012
- Differential Equations, WSU Spring 2013
- Introduction to Statistics, WSU Fall 2014
- Numerical Computing, WSU Spring 2015
- Numerical Methods, WSU Spring 2019
- Dynamics Models of Environmental Systems, WSU Spring 2019
- GIS Spatial Analysis, WSU Spring 2019
- Hydroclimatology, WSU Fall 2018
- Environmental Measurements, WSU Fall 2018
- Advanced Hydrology, WSU Fall 2018
- Groundwater, WSU Fall 2014
- Water Resources, WSU Spring 2014
- Fluid Mechanics, WSU Summer, 2013
- Introduction to Environmental Engineering, WSU Summer, 2013
- Geology, WSU Fall 2013
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Gunnison Watershed School District
10.2024 - 01.2025
International Research Station Coordinator
Heritage University
11.2023 - 05.2025
Preschool Teacher
Little Red Schoolhouse
10.2023 - 12.2024
Gardener
Horizon Fine Gardens
05.2023 - 10.2023
Civil Engineer
SGM-Inc.
04.2022 - 05.2023
Civil/Agricultural Engineer
Natural Resource Conservation Service
08.2021 - 04.2022
Civil Engineer
United States Forest Service
04.2020 - 08.2021
Professional Research Assistant, Civil Engineer, GS 7 Equivalent
Washington State University
09.2019 - 04.2020
Water Resources Engineering Intern, Civil Engineer, GS 7 Equivalent
Water Access Now
06.2019 - 09.2019
Barista
Woods Coffee
09.2017 - 04.2018
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Volunteer, Engineering Volunteer, GS 7 Equivalent
Peace Corps
07.2016 - 08.2017
Planning and Development Services Intern, Civil Engineer, GS 5 Equivalent
Alderwood Water and Wastewater District
05.2015 - 08.2015
Technical Lab Assistant, Civil Engineer, GS 5 Equivalent
Washington State University
08.2013 - 12.2015
Teaching Assistant – Surveying Lab
Washington State University
08.2013 - 10.2015
Construction Site Supervisor & Volunteer Coordinator, Civil Engineer/Volunteer, GS 7 Equivalent
Esperanza International
05.2013 - 08.2013
Teaching and Childcare Positions, Tutor & Childcare Provider
The Y, Washington State University
06.2011 - 08.2016
Ph.D. - Civil Engineering
Michigan Technological University
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Washington State University
Bachelor of Science - Civil And Environmental Engineering
Washington State University