Meagan Glowa

DearSir/Madame,
I am a fourth year co-op student completing the Bachelor of Environmental Studies degree
program at the University of Manitoba and I believe I can be an asset to your Team.
I am completing my degree with a focus area in Sustainable Development and am well versed
and personally interested in an integrated industry approach to increase environmental
protection, financial growth, and social wellbeing. As you will note in the enclosed materials I
have a wide breadth of experience in the waste management sector including the volunteer
position at The Recycling/Waste Prevention Office at The University of Manitoba where I
participated in various tasks such as sorting through recyclables and performing Waste Audits to
assess recycling habits on campus. Various courses in my degree program also supplement this
knowledge of waste auditing and logistics such as Sustainable Manitoba and various
Environmental Science courses.
I have experience in professional teamwork environments from past and current retail jobs and
from working as a part of the Urban Green Team at Assiniboine Park as a Forest Steward. Lastly,
I am a student chapter member in MEIA, am very comfortable with Microsoft Office programs
and I fulfill the qualification of returning to studies next year to finish my degree.

Respectfully yours,

Meagan Glowa

Meagan Glowa

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Performing Waste Audits and sorting through recyclables at the University of Manitoba

Waste Prevention Office

working effectively with minimal to no supervision from current and past retail experience
Communication skills from completion of technical communications course work (Phone,

computer, Interpersonal)
Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Publisher to arrange

data and present it appropriately

Enjoy working in a professional team work environment from my experience on the Urban

Green Team at Assiniboine Park.

Public education through display events with Manitoba Canola growers (open farm day,
agriculture in the city etc.)

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Environmental Studies, University of Manitoba
Focus area in Sustainable Development

2009 - Present

Relevant Courses :

Environmental Responsibility & Law

Critical Thinking & Environment
Technical Communications
Basic Statistical Analysis

Environmental Science : Concepts and Issues

Sustainable Manitoba
Principles of Ecology
Biological Diversity and Interaction

RELATED SKILLS
Technical Skills

Waste management, recycling materials, identifying waste streams from volunteering in the

Waste Prevention office at the University of Manitoba

Current environmental issues such as repercussions of global plastic consumption and

researched in-depth through academic study

Created a sustainable food brochure for Food Matters Manitoba for a course term project
on food insecurity and sustainability

Well versed in ecosystem dynamics acquired though successful completion of multiple

university courses including ecological principals and environmental science courses

Leadership and Interpersonal

Trained and guided new employees on till and stocking at Global Pet Foods through key

holder position.
Proven to be trustworthy to work efficiently and independently without supervision
A vital team member and dependable to meet deadlines with exceptional work product
Extensive experience in professional team settings from several years of employment in

sales.
Communication skills from coursework such as professional reports, posters, brochures,
webpages, presentations, and feel this knowledge will provide a framework for
professional communication in the workplace.

WORK AND VOLUNTEER CHRONOLOGY

University of Manitoba Bookstore: Cashier

August 2014 - Current

Waste Prevention/Recycling Office, University of Manitoba January 2014- Current

Sales Associate, Global Pet Foods

November 2014 Current

Nature Manitoba, Forest Steward (Urban Green Team)

May 27 2014 August 2014

Manitoba Canola Growers, Community Educator

September 2013

Product Consultant, M and M Meat Shops

Sept 2008 Dec 2014

Professional Certifications and Activities

Manitoba Environmental Industry Association, Student Chapter Member

Pleasure Craft Operator
First Aid and CPR
Firearms Safety Certification 2014
Class 5 Drivers License