Kristen Walker, B.A.

59 MELROSE AVENUE BARRIE, ON L4M 2B1

EDUCATION

(705) 717 0807

walkerkristen09@gmail.com

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Niagara College
Post-Grad Certificate, Environmental Management and Assessment
Expected Apr 2016
Key modules in environmental site assessment, occupational health and safety,
environmental analysis, and industrial processes and environmental control
Key projects include Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment, Environmental Assessment,
waste audit, learning Canadian Laws and Regulations pertaining to the environment, and
analyzing soil and water samples
Bishops University
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies
Apr 2013
Key modules in resource management, geomorphology, soils and vegetation, environmental
impact assessment, global environmental change, and watershed management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Royal Bank of Canada
Barrie, ON
Client Advisor
Aug 2014 Mar 2015
Underwent world-class training in financial services to provide advice to clients and find
solutions to meet their individual needs
Served as the first point of contact for clients, carried out transactions, problem solved, and
identified sales opportunities while maintaining a focus on customer service
Contributed to the close-knit team while fulfilling independent responsibilities
City of Barrie
Barrie, ON
Traffics Department (Summer Student Operator)
Apr 2013 Dec 2013
Worked under the municipal government traveling to work sites fixing and installing road
signage, placing and retrieving road barriers for road closures and city events, painting traffic
lines at intersections
Followed municipal legislature to contribute to a safe working environment while performing
tasks using a variety of tools (i.e. drills, leaf blower, etc.)
Ministry of Natural Resources- Parks Ontario
Orillia, ON
Gate Attendant
Seasonal 2011 Aug 2012
Served as the first point of contact for guests upon arrival, processing registration transactions
Informed campers of park policies including our policy against bringing in foreign wood to
combat threat of invasive species into the environment
Introduced and gained a working knowledge of government policies and procedures within the
Ministry of Natural Resources
Webers Restaurant
Orillia, ON
Customer Service Representative
Seasonal 2005 Mar 2010
Responsible for a high standard of customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment
Prepared food, processed transactions, and contributed to an organized and tidy work space

Kristen Walker, B.A.

59 MELROSE AVENUE BARRIE, ON L4M 2B1
(705) 717 0807 | walkerkristen09@gmail.com

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
World Water Monitoring Challenge
Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON
Volunteer
Sept 2015 - Present
Weekly group field work collecting regional surface water samples on the college campus
Taking water samples and analyzing for pH, conductivity, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen
Working as part of a team and using effective communication skills to create environmental
awareness around campus and the surrounding community
Big Buddies Program
Sherbrooke, QC
Volunteer
Sept 2010 - Apr 2013
Mentored children aged 8-12 bi-weekly from the surrounding community through organized
events
Met one-on-one with children and developed a relationship to foster personal growth and social
skills
SKILLS AND AWARDS
Competencies
Environmental monitoring
Water sampling and testing
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Strong communicator
Self-motivated
Team player
Resourcefulness
Research and writing
Awards
Customer Service of the Year Award (McRae Point Provincial Park)
2011
Recognized by the Ministry of Natural Resources for holding a high standard of customer service
for all campers upon arrival
Worked well as part of a team, contributing to a positive work atmosphere
Technical Proficiencies
Microsoft Office Suites, working knowledge ARCGIS, and handheld GPS unit
Licenses
WHIMIS training (2015), Ontario Class G driving license, and SmartServe Ontario
Reference available upon request.