Olivia Michaels
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Alcala Labs, where I excelled in data management and leveraged strong interpersonal skills to navigate high-pressure environments.
I am a hardworking and passionate student who has thorough experience working in many realms of environmentalism, ranging from food insecurity, public engagement, and policy and legislation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Representative
WashPIRG; Environment Washington
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted door-to-door outreach to 100+ residents every day to engage with community members, delivering key messages and raising awareness for high-priority environmental initiatives.
- Gained valuable insight into the intricacies of the environmental system on local salmon and orca populations.
- Successfully garnered donations and secured commitments, consistently exceeding daily and weekly fundraising targets.
Harvest Associate
City Fruit
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Coordinated and scheduled harvests, ensuring efficient use of time and resources while reducing food waste and promoting local sustainability.
- Became a recurring member of the harvest team and facilitated a system that connected unused resources with those in need, benefiting both the environment and the local population.
- Built communication skills during property identification phase, contacting local homeowners to discuss collection and donation options.
Specimen Accessioner
Alcala Labs
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Systematically cataloged and sorted high volumes of incoming COVID tests into a record that the lab still uses.
- Developed skills including accessioning testing results data, performing and cleaning up lab work, and utilizing rigorous safety protocols required by infectious diseases R&D laboratories.
- Excelled at keeping pace with responsibilities during the high pressure environment of the COVID-19 testing lab during the peak of the pandemic.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2025
High School Diploma -
San Marcos High School
San Marcos, CA06.2021
Skills
- Administrative Organization
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Data Management
Timeline
Field Representative
WashPIRG; Environment Washington
06.2024 - 08.2024
Harvest Associate
City Fruit
06.2023 - 09.2023
Specimen Accessioner
Alcala Labs
05.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of Washington
High School Diploma -
San Marcos High School
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