Valentina Ita

University of Toledo

08.2023 - Current

Instruct lab sections for undergraduate students in environmental solutions courses, fostering hands-on learning experiences and introduction to natural sciences
Support professors by grading assignments, quizzes, and exams
Collaborate with lab team and principal investigator on research projects focused on hydrogeophysics and near surface geophysics
Assist with the collection, analysis, and interpretation of various geophysical and hydrologic datasets
Actively collaborated in consistent meetings with peers to review project challenges and updates.
Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
Analyzed complex datasets using statistical software for precise insights.
Facilitated cross-disciplinary research collaborations, broadening scope and impact of research findings.

HD AquaEarth Consulting

06.2022 - 07.2023

Planned and managed over 35 environmental and geophysical assessments and projects for various organizations
Managed and coordinated overall operations of internal geosciences unit including the geosciences team covering 10 in – house junior geologist and scientists
Coordinated and organized field data collection campaigns with subject matter experts simultaneously piloting full workstreams for environmental and geoscientific projects
Conducted field data collection including groundwater sampling, soil sampling, air quality and noise measurements, surface water and sediments sampling and ultimate ensuring chain of custody of samples until drop off at laboratories ensuring quality assurance and control measures are adhered to
Ensured quality assurance on technical reporting and environmental assessment processes ensuring regulatory compliance and alignments to best environmental safeguards or standards
Ensured smooth communication with stakeholders including clients, regulatory bodies and project interested parties
Maintained client relationships by conducting regular project progress check-ins and updates.
Delivered impactful presentations to stakeholders, clearly conveying objectives and project results.

HD AquaEarth Consulting

01.2020 - 06.2022

Participated and provided technical support to project managers on environmental assessments
Collected and analyzed biophysical media datasets during field work including air quality and noise measurements, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, sediments and surface water sampling
Managed and planned environmental assessments, management reviews and audits
Developed technical reports consisting findings of various assessments
Conducted review presentations to regulatory bodies on environmental assessments

Bough Resources Nigeria

01.2018 - 06.2018

Trained on various geotechnical soil test including cone and standard penetration tests, specific gravity, sieve analysis, shear stress and deformation tests etc
Assisted and worked with team members on field data collection exercise
Supported field geologists on borehole strata logging during borehole drilling campaigns and test pits sampling
Contributed in sorting and arrangement of field results for large number of soil samples analysis
Responsible for keeping and tracking team’s HSE statistics

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