Olivia Salcedo
Beacon,NY
Summary
Motivated individual with an undergraduate degree in Science (environmental and life sciences), seeking further education in environmental science, and wish to pursue a career in nature conservation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Projects
University College Roosevelt
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted semester-long group project for course titled Migration and Integration.
- Wrote thorough literature review on identity in second generation migrants living in the Netherlands.
- Constructed methodology, interviewed 4 people, transcribed and analyzed interviews using thematic analysis, wrote up our findings and presented them.
Academic Projects
University College Roosevelt
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Wrote 60-page bachelor's thesis on Dutch nature reserve of Oostvaadersplassen
- Involved conducting interviews, synthesizing and analyzing previous research, and writing in-depth literature review.
Tutoring
Beacon High School & Worked Directly With Parents
09.2018 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Academic Project
University College Roosevelt
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Wrote 7-page essay in course titled Marine biology on artificial reefs (ARs). Was literature review and case-study on use of ARs in Dutch Caribbean and in Australia, covered their costs and benefits, and their history.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental And Life Sciences
University College Roosevelt
Middelburg, The Netherlands06.2023
High School Diploma -
Beacon High School
Beacon, NY06.2020
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Sophisticated academic writing
- Presentation
- Critical thinking and analytical abilities
- Collaborative
- Self-motivated
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Time management
Accomplishments
Graduated Cum Laude from an Honor's college with a GPA of 3.7
Languages
English
Native speaker
French
Receptive bilingual: can understand French and speak with native-level accent
Spanish
Basic proficiency in writing, reading, and speaking.
Programs
Basic proficiency in:
- Mathematica
- R and Rstudios
- SPSS
Work Experience
Farmer's Market Salesperson
The Hudson Valley Area, New York State
15/07/2023 - current
Orchard Hill Organics farm
- In charge of managing and running farmer's market stand
- Provided advice for customers on produce, ran sales transactions, and engaged customers in a friendly and professional manner
Farmer's Market Salesperson
The Hudson Valley Area, New York State
01/06/2020 - current (worked every summer while at university)
Cooperstown Cheese Company
In charge of managing and running farmer's market stand
- General skills: interpersonal communication, running sales transactions and engaging customers in a friendly and professional manner
- Job-specific skills: offering samples, cutting and wrapping cheese, following food safety guidelines, and educating customers on raw milk cheese.
Timeline
Academic Projects
University College Roosevelt
02.2023 - 05.2023
Academic Projects
University College Roosevelt
09.2022 - 05.2023
Academic Project
University College Roosevelt
02.2022 - 05.2022
Tutoring
Beacon High School & Worked Directly With Parents
09.2018 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental And Life Sciences
University College Roosevelt
High School Diploma -
Beacon High School
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