KEEGAN THRESHER
Natural Resource Specialist
Buda,TX
Summary
With over seven years of experience in research, consulting, and customer service, expertise lies primarily in environmental science. Strong background in water quality assessment, report review, data management, reef conservation, and surveying. Excels at making informed assessments based on comparative research and educating teams and students on research findings. Advanced research and reporting skills in solar energy and developed ESG legislation to support energy independence initiatives. Ability to present reports to governing bodies and build collaborative relationships with various stakeholders sets apart in the field.
Skills
- Technical writing & assistance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Effective communication skills
- Strategic consulting
- Land surveying
- Data input and management
- Strong interpersonal collaboration
- Report analysis
- Water quality analysis
- Proficient in using SDWIS
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science: Energy Management & Design
2017
Accomplishments
- Completed Dive Masters certification - CPR, EFR, and WFA certified: ran through countless safety situations and how to respond swiftly and effectively
- Took "Outdoor Leadership" class where we learned how to facilitate and organize outdoor activities such as white-water rafting, rope courses, and rock climbing in a safe and calm environment
- Volunteered with GIVE in Nicaragua and built septic tanks for local schools and homes for the community, as well as taught English at multiple Nicaraguan schools with classes the size of 20+
Work History
Natural Resource Specialist II
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
02.2023 - Current
- Review Emergency Preparedness Plans for Public Water Systems in Texas with QA/QC through peer review
- Create Lab Approval reports for PWS's that request to have certain analytes tested
- Help customers with informational emails and phone calls on how to revise reports for approval
- Triage phone calls for natural disaster or emergency events to assess and track the damages to PWS's
- Manage chlorine conversion recordkeeping and email correspondence for major PWS's in Texas
Research & Data Analyst
Augment Solutions LLC
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with Augment Solutions leadership on company KPI by collecting & analyzing data, and providing recommendations & reports based on company performance
- Developed and managed projects that support business growth with research & analysis on marketplace trends, industry regulations, outreach, and funding opportunities
Sales Consultant
Carmax
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Achieved top performance Director's Club and maintained club sales level through 3 renewal periods
- Stepped into managerial role to help alleviate manager workload such as freeing up inventory or connecting with customers that benefit from re-engagement
- Surveys from customers over rolling 90-day period all 5 stars resulting in 100% customer satisfaction
Research Associate Divemaster
New Heaven Reef Conservation
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Implemented underwater surveys of coral reefs, substrates, vertebrates, & invertebrates for data aggregation
- Completed research by compiling data, updating spreadsheets and producing reports for Thai government
- Took part in emerging science to monitor growth patterns of coral attached to electrified artificial reefs
- Measured water quality metrics in ocean such as: PH level, temperature, dissolved oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous, and would track the movements of de-oxygenated dead zones
Research Assistant
Center for Climate Protection
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Aided in the creation of legislative “White Paper” for local county government to provide information on
current solar trends, solar panel regulations & financing - Researched on current and past solar trends and honed technical writing skills to file into ESG report
- On completion, used data sets to persuade governing bodies to adopt emerging green initiatives
Overview
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9
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