Rachel Penner
34 Radium Cove Winnipeg, Manitoba
[email protected] (204)599-0583
Highlights of Qualifications:
Exceptional attention to detail and precision attained through the completion of various
laboratories working with various specimen and hazardous chemicals
Effective written communication displayed through review documents, briefing notes,
audit reports, and laboratory reports
Applicable field experience in the classification and identification of various soils and
vegetation
Extensive knowledge in environmental systems through lectures from various
professionals in the environmental sector, and courses in Environmental Science at
University of Manitoba
Actively pursue outdoor experience through hiking, biking, and canoeing various areas in
Manitoba and Canada.
Exhibit productive leadership ability and interpersonal relations within a team setting
Education:
Bachelor of Environmental Science Major Co-op, University of Manitoba (Fall 2014 – present)
Area of Specialization: Water Resources and Soil Science
High School Diploma, Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute (2014)
Relevant Courses:
Soil Science Introductory Toxicology (pending)
Basic Statistical Analysis 1 & 2 Introductory Chemistry
Environmental Responsibilities and the Law Principals of Ecology
Academic Accomplishments and Awards
University of Manitoba Entrance Scholarship (2014)
First Class Honours (2009 – 2014)
Related Skills
Research Ability and Field Experience:
Proven ability in classification of soil horizons though measurement, analysis, Munsell
colour charts, and texture keys in a soil science course
Assisted in identifying and removing hundreds of invasive plant species from a rain
garden with Manitoba Eco Network
Skilled in the classification and data collection of various wooden tree and plant species
displayed as a component of an ecology course
Proven sample preservation techniques acquired through soil, ecology, and biology
laboratory exercises
Exceptional attention to detail and precision attained through the completion of various
laboratories working with various specimen and hazardous chemicals
Proven ability in preservation of species for later analysis utilizing various sample
stabilizers
Demonstrated the ability of collecting aquatic invertebrate species from a pond as a
component of an ecology course
Actively pursue outdoor experience through hiking, biking, and canoeing various areas in
Manitoba and Canada
Communication and Public Relations:
Condensed information and produced concise summary notes accurately with correct
grammar, punctuation and spelling
Condensed applicable material from scientific literature into numerous review articles for
environmental and biology themed courses
Summarized essential information in various university classes
Arranged relevant information for a mock company government standard briefing note
for an environmental law class
Arranged significant material into a mock Environmental Impact Assessment for
Manitoba Hydro’s Conawapa Generation station project for an environmental law class
Condensed relevant information into a mock environmental audit report for the
University of Manitoba in an environmental law class
Provided excellent descriptions pertaining to various tasks when training new employees
Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding the division of tasks
Listened attentively to customers concerns in order to meet special requirements
Managed customer issues and concerns effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced
environment
Quickly assessed and addressed issues that arose in operation flow
Leadership / Interpersonal Skills:
Take initiative in leading, learning and understanding various concepts during group
laboratory exercises
Effective collaborative organization of thousands of in-coming and departing vehicles at
Winnipeg Folk Festival
Provided excellent descriptions pertaining to various tasks when training new employees
Open and supportive of ideas and recommendations within group operations
Support open communication when presented with new ideas
Employment and Volunteer Chronology:
Site Coordinator / Bee2gether Tandem Wpg, MB 2014 – present
Sales Associate Bike Rentals and
Sales
Main gate traffic Winnipeg Folk Wpg, MB 2016, 2017
volunteer Festival
Rain garden volunteer Manitoba Eco- Wpg, MB 2015
Network
Committee member / Youth in Philanthropy Wpg, MB 2012 -2014
volunteer
Sales Associate MCC Thrift Store Wpg, MB 2009 – 2014
volunteer
Professional Activities and Certifications:
MEIA student chapter member (2018)
Western Water and Wildlife Town Hall (2018)
The Wildlife Society Conference Annual General Meeting (2018)
Manitoba’s Climate and Green Plan Town Hall (2017)
References - available upon request
