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Nancy Katherine Lovato

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Environmental Science Technician/ NRDA Specialist

Cochiti Pueblo
Albuquerque, NM
06.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed data collected from environmental testing activities using standard laboratory equipment.
  • Prepared technical reports summarizing findings from environmental investigations and audits.
  • Coordinated with local, state and federal agencies on a variety of environmental programs such as waste management, stormwater management, hazardous substance control and air quality monitoring.
  • Maintained records of all required inspections, tests and maintenance activities for various types of pollution control equipment in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Conducted research into new technologies that could improve the efficiency or effectiveness of existing processes or procedures.
  • Participated in public meetings to discuss proposed projects that may have an impact on the environment.
  • Collected samples from surface water bodies for laboratory analysis.
  • Assisted in the preparation of grant proposals for funding sources related to environmental protection efforts.
  • Participated in community outreach events focused on raising awareness about current environmental issues.
  • Provided information to government representatives, employers and general public groups on issues of public health, environmental protection and workplace safety.
  • Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
  • Project Development
  • Work that was also completed but not under my job description has also been, reintroduction of trees to the mountains in cochiti for hopes of reforestation. Cattle round ups. Collaborative work for the fish hatchery, waste management cleanup such as making cardboard bales, trash and hazardous waste collection, and properly discarding of chemical substances. And lastly coordinating groups for outreach programs with one another.

Server

Olive Garden
Santa Fe, NM
11.2017 - 12.2019
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
  • Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
  • Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.

Beauty Associate

Walgreens
Santa Fe, NM
01.2017 - 10.2017
  • Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided them with assistance when needed.
  • Tracked stock levels to ensure that all items were adequately stocked at all times.
  • Assisted with inventory management, restocking shelves as needed.
  • Collaborated with other associates on tasks such as restocking shelves or cleaning work areas.
  • Answered phone calls promptly and professionally, providing helpful information when necessary.
  • Participated in training sessions focused on improving customer service skills.
  • Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy prior to stocking merchandise onto shelves.
  • Demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of the beauty products carried in the store.
  • Attended team meetings to stay informed about new products, promotions, or changes in policies.
  • Created promotional materials for upcoming product launches or special events.
  • Provided customer service to beauty customers, including answering questions and offering product recommendations.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM

Associate of Science - Biology

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM

Associate of Science - Biotechnology

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM

Skills

  • Environmental Compliance
  • Soil Sampling
  • Data reporting
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Laboratory data collection
  • Data Interpretation
  • Environmental sampling
  • Water Sampling
  • Team Training
  • Bilingual
  • Communication and public speaking skills
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time management proficiency
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Staff Training and Development

Trainings

  • Measuring Flow Velocity in Open Channels
  • PFAS kit Sampling
  • Water Data Intelligence
  • Flow Meters
  • ISCO Measures
  • Cooling Water Flow Measurements
  • Vulnrability Assessment and Adaption Planning through EPA
  • Tribal Science Council EPA office of Research and Development
  • Tribal Pesticides and Tribal Toxins
  • National Tribal Water Council, Air association and radiation

Certification

  • HAZWOPER Certification
  • NRDA Certification
  • (Class L) Los Alamos Laboratories Badge

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English ASL
Limited

Affiliations

Volunteer work with:

  • Pacifica: Assisted with the elderly for projects. Said projects include physical activities and art projects in order to spread morale. Spent time within the home taking care and cleaning up the tenants. Collaborated projects with other workers in order to allow options for those in the groups.
  • Wings for Life Rehabilitation: Worked with ex convicted felons to help re-adjust them to society. Through the program we were able to set them up with jobs and social groups to make their transition easier. Through the group we also did group events such as public cleaning days, where we would go and collect trash through troubled neighborhoods and allow others to come and see the positive outcomes of the organization.
  • Pena Blanca Fire Department: CPR certified cadet, who worked in the ambulance with my older peers. Assisted on EMS calls for Sandoval County. Learned life skills and safety through the department. helped set up and orchestrate events for the fire department, in order to get community involved.

Accomplishments

  • Phi Theta Kappa chapter member (Honor Society for colleges)

Collaborative work

  • (BLM) Bureau of Land Management: work for Kasha-katuwe Tent Rocks, we worked on what areas of the park needed more attention for maintenance and made adjustments to the roads.
  • (DOE) Department of Energy collaboration with (STGWG) State and Tribal Government Working Group ,(ATEM) Accords Technical Exchange Meeting ,and (NRDA) Natural Resource Damage Assessment
  • (EM-LA) Environmental management Los Alamos Collaborative work with (STGWG) State and Tribal Government Working Group , (ATEM) Accords Technical Exchange Meeting, and (NRDA) Natural Resource Damage Assessment.
  • (NNSA) National Nuclear Security Administration: have attended both the (ATEM) meetings and STGWG group meetings
  • (ACOE) Army Corps of Engineers: Projects that I have worked with the group on are the pollinator garden, fish habitat workshop for Cochiti Lake, and community outreach events for the girl scouts.
  • (SREL) Savannah River Ecology Lab: A lab that I had located for the pueblo in hopes of getting regular testing and training. They have signed a contract for the year.
  • (IEC) Economics, Incorporated: IEc is a stem from the NRDA groups for remediation of areas in Cochiti that are currently contaminated. We have used their expertise to find solutions on future cleanup for the area.
  • (LANL) Los Alamos National Laboratories: (EJRC) East Jemez Resource Center, work that was completed with the group was both water and soil sampling. 2024 focusing on biota testing. The meeting with the group also provided resources to the tribe of Cochiti Pueblo.
  • (NMED) New Mexico Environmental Department: NMED has been helpful in providing information and solutions to Harmful Algae Blooms in New Mexico specifically in Cochiti Lake.
  • (EPA) Environmental Protection Agency: Trainings and grants processed through 106 and GAP.
  • Tribal Working Groups: These tribal working groups are branched into different sections to cover many different tribal issues throughout the communities. Said groups include but are not limited to (STGWG) State and Tribal Government Working Group which involved topics on contaminated sacred sites from pueblos in the United States, Sites within the US that have been remediated and how to adjust our own plans to obtain the same outcome, collaboration with the Department of Energy to find resources to help aid in the problems facing tribes. (ATEM) (NRDA)

Timeline

Environmental Science Technician/ NRDA Specialist

Cochiti Pueblo
06.2023 - Current

Server

Olive Garden
11.2017 - 12.2019

Beauty Associate

Walgreens
01.2017 - 10.2017

Associate of Arts - Business

Central New Mexico Community College

Associate of Science - Biology

Central New Mexico Community College

Associate of Science - Biotechnology

Central New Mexico Community College

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