Rachel Penner

34 Radium Cove Winnipeg, Manitoba

rachel.penner03@gmail.com
(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