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Elizabeth Rowe

Rockville,MD

Summary

Driven to learn quickly, with ability to take initiative and work independently as well as within a team. Solid background in field and community engagement settings with extensive exposure and experience in storm-water mitigation solutions, native habitat restoration, and native horticulture. Flexible and hardworking team-player focused on boosting productivity and performance with organized and detail-oriented approaches.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Lanthrop E. Smith Education Center (MCPS)
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Developed project management skills by completing two independently lead projects and submitting formal reports and financial statements.
  • Successfully applied for grant funding as well as material donations from local businesses.
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within environmental education, assisting in the staff's lessons and field activities with students.
  • Completed water quality tests as part of daily responsibilities along with indigenous and agricultural animal care.

Vice-President

Young Women In Engineering
01.2021 - 06.2023
  • Organized skill development opportunities such as soldering workshops for my peers interested in the STEM fields with an emphasis on providing support and community for female students.
  • Collaborated with other club organizations to organize fundraising events and STEM education fair aimed at local elementary students.

Co Vice-President

National Technology Honors Society
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Maintained accurate records of all club proceedings, including meeting minutes, financial transactions, membership data, event logistics documentation.
  • Facilitated educational opportunities for local elementary school kids working within our club to coordinate a STEM fair to encourage kids towards with student-lead educational activities.

Volunteer Rainscapes Rainbarrel Workshops

Department Of Environmental Protection (MOCO)
07.2016 - 08.2020
  • Supported the DEP staff in educating community members and providing stormwater runoff solutions.

Companion Volunteer

Montgomery County Recreation Department
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Provided engagement and support to my companioned kid so that she could participate fully in the summer camp she chose to attend

Babysitter

Natalie Gosselin
06.2020 - 08.2023
  • Looked after two kids ages 3-7

Tutor

Redland Middle School
10.2017 - 06.2019
  • Supported fellow students in an afterschool tutoring program

Treasurer

National Social Studies Honors Society
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Proposed and financially managed successful fundraisers for the organization.
  • Drafted treasury reports to support club leaders' decision-making needs.

Competitor

Magruder Debate Team
11.2019 - 06.2021
  • Gained strong public speaking, argumentative, organizational, and research skills.

University Startups Social Entrepreneurship Program, Student Entrepreneur

01.2021

Magruder Varsity Tennis

01.2021 - 01.2023

Education

Col. Zadock Magruder High School
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
05.2027

Skills

Goal Setting

Time Management

Project Management

Invasive Species Control

Understanding of Stormwater Management

Native Plant Landscaping

Grant Writing

Fundamental knowledge of MATLAB, GIS, and SpaceClaim

Projects

Native Pollinator Garden at Lathrop E. Smith Center: a community and educational space with composting station. 

Sustainable Agricultural Garden: designed for student involvement to expand on the Outdoor Ed curriculum.

Indoor Hydroponics System: High school capstone project within team. 

Water Management: Flood Mitigation in Fort Collins: Having identified the issue of flooding in the downtown Fort Collins area our group of four went through the engineering design process to arrive at two viable solutions and prepared an analysis of both in a professional report. 

Water Resource Management and Rainwater Collection in Pu Ngual Cambodia: As part of the EWB challenge I worked in a team with three of my pears and isolated water access as a focus for our design. We proceeded through a process of research and calculations to arrive at a proposal for the community based on the information provided by the EWB program.

References

Mrs. Stephanie C Lee, Outdoor Education Teacher, Stephanie_Lee2@mcpsmd.org

Timeline

Intern

Lanthrop E. Smith Education Center (MCPS)
10.2021 - 06.2022

Treasurer

National Social Studies Honors Society
10.2021 - 06.2022

Co Vice-President

National Technology Honors Society
01.2021 - 01.2022

Vice-President

Young Women In Engineering
01.2021 - 06.2023

University Startups Social Entrepreneurship Program, Student Entrepreneur

01.2021

Magruder Varsity Tennis

01.2021 - 01.2023

Babysitter

Natalie Gosselin
06.2020 - 08.2023

Competitor

Magruder Debate Team
11.2019 - 06.2021

Companion Volunteer

Montgomery County Recreation Department
06.2019 - 08.2019

Tutor

Redland Middle School
10.2017 - 06.2019

Volunteer Rainscapes Rainbarrel Workshops

Department Of Environmental Protection (MOCO)
07.2016 - 08.2020

Col. Zadock Magruder High School

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering

Colorado State University
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