Kaija Windeler
Environmental Science Researcher
Rochester Hills,MI
Summary
Motivated worker with a strong background in soil science, plant ecology, and wetlands. Possessing two years of valuable research and field experience, fast and enthusiastic learner. Passionate about understanding the intricacies of the natural world and constantly seeking new knowledge to apply practical solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Retail Cooperator
Keweenaw Co-op
6 2022 - Current
- Work the check-out register
- Interact with the community and enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate information on products and services.
- Front and restock retail around the store.
Field Technician
Bonanza Creek LTER
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked in a team of four to complete a continuation on a twenty year study
- Gave a tour of the field sites to visiting researchers, explained the experiment
- Worked long hours in a fen and a bog site collecting measurements on gas emissions and sinks
- Input data into an excel sheet, made graphs, and communicated results to boss
- Vegetation sampling
Seasonal State Worker (STW-4)
Silver Lake State Park
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Run the campground office to check campers in and sell Recreation Passports
- Clean and maintain campground bathrooms
- Perform any maintenance necessary.
Cash Register & Food Prep Worker
Mont Ripley Ski Area Café and Husky Café
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Work the cash register and take orders
- Prepare food for and call out orders.
Research Experience for Undergraduates
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Expanded technical skillset by attending workshops, seminars, and training sessions relevant to the field.
- Conducted laboratory experiments on Nitrogen Fixation using Remote Sensing and leaf analysis after thorough planning and research.
- Built strong relationships with faculty advisors through regular meetings to discuss project goals, challenges faced, and potential solutions.
- Increased overall understanding of research methodologies and of programming in Rstudio.
- Presented research from the summer at a poster symposium
Earn and Learn Student
Michigan Technological University
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Clean and organize the Sands Warehouse
- Design and construct a cross-laminated timber demonstration bench.
Support Staff
Camp Arbutus Hayo-went-ha
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Aid councilors and program staff
- Conduct maintenance on campgrounds, give tours, engage with campers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rochester High School
Rochester Hills 09.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science in Progress -
Michigan Technological University
Houghton 08.2021 - 04.2025
Skills
Plant Identification
Classification of habitat types
Soil Sampling
Wetland delineation
Field data collection
GPS Navigation
Excel and ArcGIS
Money Handling
Customer Relations
Teamwork and Collaboration
Customer Service
Timeline
Field Technician
Bonanza Creek LTER
06.2024 - 08.2024
Research Experience for Undergraduates
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
05.2023 - 08.2023
Seasonal State Worker (STW-4)
Silver Lake State Park
05.2022 - 08.2022
Earn and Learn Student
Michigan Technological University
10.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science in Progress -
Michigan Technological University
08.2021 - 04.2025
Support Staff
Camp Arbutus Hayo-went-ha
06.2021 - 08.2021
Cash Register & Food Prep Worker
Mont Ripley Ski Area Café and Husky Café
01.2021 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Rochester High School
09.2017 - 05.2021
Retail Cooperator
Keweenaw Co-op
6 2022 - Current
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