Mollie Weitzman
Big Stone Gap,VA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Officer
Environmental Monitoring Inc.
Norton, VA
10.2023 - Current
- Evaluated data quality and maintained pertinent laboratory quality performance measures.
- Maintained laboratory documentation necessary for certification by all appropriate accrediting bodies, and served as a liaison with external auditors.
- Assisted in the development of training materials and procedures related to quality assurance policies and protocols.
- Addressed client inquiries about sample procedures and final outcomes.
- Facilitated shipment processing and managed intake of client samples.
- Developed visual representations of data trends and anomalies across various projects, locations, and timelines.
Laboratory Analyst
Environmental Monitoring Inc.
Norton, VA
10.2023 - Current
- Performed wet chemistry, microbiology, and ion chromatography analyses on over 100 daily samples.
- Adhered to written Standard Operating Procedures to ensure compliance with operational guidelines.
- Reviewed quality assurance and control measures to validate the accuracy of reported results.
Zookeeper
Brights Zoo
Limestone, TN
01.2023 - 10.2023
- ZAA Accredited.
- Trained to support three distinct departments independently, ensuring proper care for over 53 species, and a total of 200+ animals.
- Oversaw diet preparation, feeding, and cleaning enclosures.
- Formulated unique diet solutions addressing nutritional requirements for a diverse range of 53 species.
- Developed personalized routines to enhance efficiency for animal care.
- Presented informal educational programs to excite and inform zoo visitors.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness and reported any changes in behavior to supervisors.
Elephant Animal Keeper & Research Intern
Smithsonian National Zoo
Washington, DC
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported keepers in maintaining daily routines for seven Asian elephants.
- Analyzed camera surveillance to create activity budget ethograms to facilitate an understanding of shifting dominance behaviors within a female elephant herd.
- Used linear regression techniques to evaluate potential predictors of conflict events in dominance behaviors.
- Prepared and delivered a formal proposal regarding findings to National Zoological Conservation Biology Institute faculty.
Arboretum Long-Term Monitoring Intern
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Performed extensive field surveys documenting tree height and DBH metrics.
- Generated precise coordinate data using Google Earth for comprehensive tree location mapping.
- Investigated reported incidents using various network monitoring tools and techniques.
- Secured state-level grants.
Instructor and Bunkhouse Counselor
Nature Camp, Inc.
Vesuvius, VA
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Designed and instructed a 10-week college-level Mammalogy course and adapted it to in-person and online formats for students in grades 7-12.
- Facilitated discussions about the environment at a conservation camp, and taught environmentally conscientious behaviors and attitudes among campers.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA12.2022
Wildlife, Ecology, And Conservation Program -
Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation
Front Royal, VA12.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Data Analysis Expertise
- Strong Verbal and Written Skills
- Public speaking
- GIS Data Analysis
- RStudio Proficiency
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Analytical Problem Solving
Affiliations
- Social Media and Marketing: Collaboration and management of social media accounts such as GMU Forensics Team, GMU Chabad, Breads by Marla to promote events and products including designing posters and newsletters.
- George Mason Forensics Team: Qualified and competed in multiple speaking events for national public speaking tournaments to become a national semi-finalist with a nationally-recognized top team in the country.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Officer
Environmental Monitoring Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Laboratory Analyst
Environmental Monitoring Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Zookeeper
Brights Zoo
01.2023 - 10.2023
Elephant Animal Keeper & Research Intern
Smithsonian National Zoo
09.2022 - 12.2022
Arboretum Long-Term Monitoring Intern
George Mason University
08.2021 - 05.2022
Instructor and Bunkhouse Counselor
Nature Camp, Inc.
06.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
George Mason University
Wildlife, Ecology, And Conservation Program -
Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation
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