Rachel Donnelly
Spring City, Pennsylvania,PA
Summary
Dedicated professional with a background in hydrology and environmental science. Skilled in project management, data analysis, and community outreach, ensuring effective conservation efforts and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Hydrologist I
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
Ambler, Pennsylvania
11.2024 - Current
- Conducts flow and discharge measurements with the use of an ADCP.
- Conducted accurate flow and discharge measurements at various locations in and around Downingtown and greater Philadelphia area to support environmental assessments.
- Facilitates multiple well checks and surface water readings in the Philadelphia field region.
- Ensures proper sonde calibrations in both the field and lab, including five-point checks.
- Analyzed water quality data including total dissolved solids, pH levels, alkalinity, chloride concentrations, nitrate levels and other parameters.
- Collaborates with environmental scientists on site assessments and evaluations for environmental protection.
- Directed PFAS and isotope collection trips to gather essential environmental data.
- Uses field survey data to report and create presentations for the supervisor's review and analysis.
- Collaborated with geologists, engineers, and biologists on multidisciplinary projects to enhance site assessments and environmental evaluations.
- Led community outreach programs to educate the public on water conservation and promote sustainable practices.
- Head of the macroinvertebrates sorting project.
Cashier Team Lead
Bath & Body Works Inc.
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Streamlined cashier operations, reducing wait times and enhancing customer experience.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive, encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Mentored junior cashiers with comprehensive training and ongoing guidance, boosting team performance.
- Resolved customer complaints, preserving brand image and supporting customer loyalty.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing transactions, and addressing inquiries.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to ensure uninterrupted service.
Water Conservation Intern
Brandywine Red Clay Alliance
West Chester, Pennsylvania
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Planted and maintained trees at multiple riparian buffer sites located in the Brandywine watershed.
- Assist in leading conservation initiatives and awareness (trash clean-ups and tree plantings) with volunteer groups of all ages.
- Collaborated with team members on community outreach, educating elementary and middle school-aged children on buffer systems and tree plantings to foster environmental stewardship.
- Created and prepared articles, presentations, and displays related to watershed conservation.
- Updated BRC and CWMP websites weekly with current events and content to engage community.
- Maintained records for past and ongoing grants and projects to support funding and project continuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geoscience: Earth And Space Systems
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA12-2025
Skills
- Data recording, analysis, and management
- Environmental assessment
- Water quality testing
- Project management
- Technical writing
- Community outreach
- Field operations in all weather
- Excel, Aquarius, SVMAQ
- Positive attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines, with a team, and independently
- Interest in policy and regulations
Timeline
Hydrologist I
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
11.2024 - Current
Water Conservation Intern
Brandywine Red Clay Alliance
03.2024 - 07.2024
Cashier Team Lead
Bath & Body Works Inc.
07.2022 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Geoscience: Earth And Space Systems
West Chester University of Pennsylvania