ANNA COPELAND

136 Cole Crescent, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

| (905) 251-3467 | annacopeland9@gmail.com

SUMMARY
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Ability to demonstrate analytical and organizational skills
Proficient in computer application (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Experience using GPS and GIS software
Extensive assessment and analysis experience in the field and lab

EDUCATION
April 2015
(expected)

Environmental Management & Assessment Graduate Diploma, Niagara College

Environmental Analysis I: utilizing field and lab equipment to collect and
analyze data and interpret trends or changes; developing site-specific work
plans (including Quality Assurance/Quality Control); producing CCME
classification system
Environmental Site Assessment: preparation of a Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment for the Niagara College Wine Visitor and Education Center; in the
process of conducting a Phase II
Environmental Assessment: learning how to interpret and apply the Ontario
Provincial Environmental Assessment Legislation and the Canadian Federal
Legislation; development of a Terms of Reference for a Class EA project

April 2014

Honours B.Sc Major Biology & Minor Geography, University of Ottawa

Natural Resource Management: learned how to manage natural resources
from a socio-economic perspective, as well as assess the influence of
technology, culture, economics and politics on decision making relating to
environmental impacts
Conservation Biology: studied the ecological foundations of environmental
issues created by humans; focused on population growth, renewable and
sustainable resources, biodiversity loss and extinction of species
Ecology: worked in the field and lab to learn principles in ecological study
design, experimentation and sampling, data analysis, and to illustrate
important ecological processes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sept 2014 Oct
2014

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Niagara College

Completed an individual Phase I ESA report for the Niagara College Wine Visitor

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and Education Center in accordance with the Canadian Standard Z768

June 2014
Sept 2014

Receptionist, Ananda Hot Yoga Studio

Sept 2013 Apr

2014

Exam Proctor, University of Ottawa Access Service

May 2013 Apr

2014

Banquet Server, WMW Culinary Personnel Inc.

Registered new guests and inputted their information into the computer
database
Received payments by cash or debit and administered gift certificates and
products
Proctored examinations for students with learning disabilities
Ensured specific accommodations for students were met during their exams
Spoke to professors on behalf of students and delivered exams to the faculties
Filled out incident reports, affidavits, and exam forms

Served food and drink for various events

Prepared, organized and cleaned up banquet halls before and after events

May 2012 Aug Cashier, Loblaws

2012
Received payment and issued receipts, refunds, credits, or change to customers
Assisted customers by providing information and resolving their complaints
May 2011 Aug Swimming Instructor and Lifeguard, YMCA of Innisfil
2011
Sept 2007 Aug Swimming Instructor and Lifeguard, The Town of Newmarket Aquatics
2009
Taught Red Cross swimming lessons to people of all ages, including infants and
adults
Examined injured persons and administered first aid
Completed and maintained records of pool conditions, emergency medical
treatments performed, and other relevant incident information

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Sept 24th 2014

Green Day Volunteer/Sustainability Ambassador, Niagara College

Participated in Niagara Colleges annual Green Day event as a Sustainability
Ambassador to help vendors set up and get organized as well as recruit
students to come to the event

June 2014 Aug

2014

Website Coordinator, Forgotten Ones Cat Rescue

Sept 2011 &

2012

Clubs Week Representative, University of Ottawa

Participated in clubs week by helping to get students involved and excited
about various clubs and other co-curricular opportunities available to them at
the university.

Helped coordinate the adoption website by updating the Excel spreadsheets

and communicating with foster families