Joscelyn Monarrez
Lawrence
Summary
Motivated student with proven ability to excel in both collaborative and independent environments. Demonstrates strong work ethic and exceptional organizational skills. Experienced intern with analytical and problem-solving expertise, proficient in PowerPoint and database management. Committed to delivering high-quality results while modernizing workplace practices and maintaining organization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Intern
Southwest Kansas GMD3
Garden City
06.2020 - 08.2025
- Performed engineering analysis for well-to-well interactions using ArcGIS to map the project and AQTESOLV to run the Theis equation
- Participated in stakeholder meetings, collected data, created maps, and built spreadsheets to support the formation of Local Enhanced Management Areas to reduce use and stabilize the Ogallala Aquifer in Southwest Kansas
- Helped write Watershed Restoration Plan for the Upper Arkansas River Watershed Group (UARWG) and converting it into a Watershed Basin Plan for use under the NRCS National Water Quality Initiative program
- Helped co-write a Federal grant proposal for the NRCS Conservation Collaboration Agreement (CCA)
- Presented a Master Irrigator proposal to the GMD3 Board and UARWG
- Worked on fundraising for UARWG
- Quality control on the Irrigation Climate and Resource Evaluation (I-CARE)
- Participated in the planning process with local environmental groups and state conservation groups through the UARWG
- Coordinated with homeowners to collect water quality samples
Waitress
Hanna's Corner
Garden City
- Learned to communicate with costumers
- Learned how to fix issues and accommodate to others needs
Education
Student - Mechanical Engineering
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-2028
Associates in Science - Pre-Engineering
Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS05-2025
Skills
- Organizing meetings
- ArcGIS Pro
- Microsoft Office
- Technical writing
- Quality control
- Engineering software packages
- AQTESOLV
- 2D CAD software
- 3D CAD software
- Data collection
- Grant writing
- Water quality assessment
- Stakeholder communication
- Flexible schedule
- Data entry
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fast learner
- Data evaluation
- Verbal and written communication
- Public speaking
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Spanish fluency
- Presentation development
- Team collaboration
- Engineering analysis
- ArcGIS mapping
- Effective communication
- Stakeholder engagement
References
- Trevor Ahring, Supervisor, Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District 3, 2009 E Spruce St, KS, 620-290-9947
- Jason Norquest, Executive Director, Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District 3, 2009 E Spruce St, KS, 620-271-1289
- Keadron Pearson, Regional Planning and Outreach Coordinator, Kansas Water Office, 620-765-7489
- Donna Mastin, Former Boss, Hanna's Corner Owner, 620-276-8044
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Summer Intern
Southwest Kansas GMD3
06.2020 - 08.2025
Waitress
Hanna's Corner
Student - Mechanical Engineering
University of Kansas
Associates in Science - Pre-Engineering
Garden City Community College
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