Jenna Otaola
Wethersfield,CT
Summary
Dedicated and driven Environmental Scientist with various field experiences. Gained many skills in the consulting industry that have helped broaden experience in the environmental field. Extremely detail-oriented while exceling in problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Scientist
GEI Consultants Inc.
Glastonbury, CT
10.2023 - Current
- Analyzed data from environmental sampling activities in order to identify trends or anomalies.
- Provided technical assistance regarding environmental concerns.
- Drafted reports summarizing findings from field investigations and laboratory analyses.
- Facilitated environmental site assessments and recommended remediation plans.
- Assisted with fieldwork such as permitting, inspections, groundwater sampling, and soil sampling.
- Analyzed and reported on environmental data covering soil, water, and air samples.
- Conducted concrete slab sampling for Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Extractable Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (ETPH) analysis.
- Oversight of Hazardous Building Materials Assessment (HBMA), test pitting, installation of monitoring wells, and site surveying.
- Conducted frequent stormwater inspections and evaluated the stormwater controls that were present.
- Produced Phase I reports that require historical and current research about the property, identifying areas of concern (AOC), creating figures and site maps, and interviewing property owners.
- Organized and coordinated all aspects that contribute to a successful sampling event.
Field Researcher
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Fescue Rescue: Recovery planning for Guadalupe Fescue (F. ligulata) and endangered Trans-Pecos grass in Coahuila, Mexico.
- Validated the existence of populations of F. ligulate from historical herbarium specimens from the 1950s.
- Explored the Sierra de la Madera mountains range located near the town of Cuatrociénegas in search of F. ligulata.
- Worked with a binational conservation team to search for new populations of the species
- Learned field techniques such as how to collect plant voucher specimens.
Education
Master of Arts - Earth And Environmental Sciences
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Earth And Environmental Sciences
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT05-2022
Skills
- Field observations recording
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Environmental remediation
- Soil Sampling
- Stormwater Management
- Site Inspection
- Data collection and analysis
- Environmental Monitoring
- Preparing written report
- Effective communicator
Affiliations
- Environmental Professionals Organization of Connecticut (EPOC) Member
- The Connecticut Society for Women Environmental Professionals (SWEP-CT) Member
- Wesleyan University Volleyball Varsity Athlete
Accomplishments
- NESCAC All-Conference Defensive Player of the Year 2021
- First Team All-NESCAC 2021; All-American Honors
- Team Captain for 2020, 2021, and 2022 seasons
- 2018, 2019, and 2022 Little Three Champions
Certification
- OSHA HAZWOPER 40
- OSHA HAZWOPER 8-hr Refresher
- EPA CGP Site Inspector Training
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Training
Timeline
Environmental Scientist
GEI Consultants Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Field Researcher
Wesleyan University
08.2022 - 08.2022
- OSHA HAZWOPER 40
- OSHA HAZWOPER 8-hr Refresher
- EPA CGP Site Inspector Training
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Training
Master of Arts - Earth And Environmental Sciences
Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts - Earth And Environmental Sciences
Wesleyan University
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