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John LeSage

Notre Dame,IN

Summary

Senior at the University of Notre Dame pursuing a full-time position following graduation in May 2024. Many environmental-related interests: conservation, resource management, sustainability (especially sustainable agriculture), and public outreach. Special interest in philosophical/theological call to ecological stewardship and the relationship between the land and people.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Writing Assistant

Notre Dame College Of Science
08.2023 - Current
  • Assist the University of Notre Dame College of Science with its public outreach.
  • Tasks include conducting interviews with faculty, publishing journalistic articles and opinion pieces, and delivering signs and posters communicating enrichment opportunities and guest speakers.
  • Part-time position averaging 6-8 hrs/week during the academic year.

Environmental Science/Engineering and Construction Intern

Upper Trinity Regional Water District
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Summer intern at a regional water district with a substantial fieldwork component
  • Multiple projects including land management, such as fence line surveying, invasive species documentation, assistance with cultural resources, and bird surveying, for the construction of a new reservoir in NE Texas
  • Assisting with data analysis and bid reviews for the expansion of water treatment/reclamation facilities
  • Asset management and documentation of building conditions for one of the facilities
  • Gaining experience reading/understanding/communicating regulatory documents, environmental statements, and construction plans
  • Preparation of a report-out final presentation.

Student Researcher

Univ. of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Conducted a summer-long research project investigating response of forest diversity/biomass to various soil properties such as pH, moisture, and nutrient content
  • 50 forest plots were created and analyzed, with the data presented in a final report and presentation at the end of the summer.

Student/Part-time Researcher

Univ. of Montana Flathead Lake Biological Station
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Participated in a 4-week course focusing on three different areas of ecology: disturbances, invasive species, and climate change, besides a general introduction to the region
  • Studied how each area could affect both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems through environmental sampling and mini-experiments
  • Received a cultural/historical perspective of the region through guest speakers
  • Gained research experience through a phytoplankton experiment to investigate the response to various added nutrients


Notre Dame RecSports

American Red Cross-certified Lifeguard
08.2020 - Current
  • Work with 40 other guards and other management to maintain safe/efficient operations of Notre Dame aquatic facilities
  • Routine practice of rescue and first-aid skills, in addition to team building and working in a group involved
  • Part-time job averaging 8-10 hrs/week during academic year

Education

Bachelor's of Environmental Science - Supplementary Theology Major, Earth Science Minor

University of Notre Dame
South Bend, IN

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Statistical Analysis

Science Communications

Fieldwork

Hiking and Camping

Public Outreach

Timeline

Writing Assistant

Notre Dame College Of Science
08.2023 - Current

Environmental Science/Engineering and Construction Intern

Upper Trinity Regional Water District
05.2023 - 08.2023

Student Researcher

Univ. of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center
05.2022 - 08.2022

Student/Part-time Researcher

Univ. of Montana Flathead Lake Biological Station
06.2021 - 07.2021

Notre Dame RecSports

American Red Cross-certified Lifeguard
08.2020 - Current

Bachelor's of Environmental Science - Supplementary Theology Major, Earth Science Minor

University of Notre Dame

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