Alexa Haugan

403-952-4639 ● alexa.haugan@gmail.com
1218 Parkview Drive NE ● Medicine Hat ● Alberta

Strengths

Leadership and strong ability to motivate others

Excellent communication skills
Commitment to continuous learning

Education and Certifications

Bachelor of Education In progress

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta
Major: Secondary Sciences

Master of Science In progress

Royal Roads University, Victoria, British Columbia
Major: Environmental Practice

Bachelor of Science 2014

McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
Major: Earth & Planetary Sciences

Wilderness First Responder 2016

Wilderness Medical Associates

APEGA Geoscientist-In-Training 2015

The Association Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta

Sample of Volunteer and Unpaid Experience

Trip Leader, Flexpeditions June 2016-Present

Revelstoke, British Columbia
● Organized 14-day canoe expedition to the Lower Stikine River
● Implemented geology field trips

Guest Lecturer, Medicine Hat School District #76, Prairie Rose School Division #8 2014-Present
Medicine Hat, Alberta
● Designed and delivered earth science lessons to elementary school classes
● Led field trips to Dinosaur Provincial Park

Event Coordinator, “Bugs & Brews” Fundraiser May 2017

Medicine Hat, Alberta
● Arranged fundraising event for local Women’s Shelter Society, attended by 100 people
● Coordinated venue, food, décor, donations, advertising, guest speakers and ticket sales
Sample of Work Experience

Manager, Valhalla Pure Outfitters December 2016-Present

Medicine Hat, Alberta
● Consistently upheld product knowledge and earned reputation for delivering exceptional customer
service
● Organized Product Knowledge evenings
● Optimized store inventory, scheduled staff hours

Educational Assistant, Seven Persons School January 2017-March 2017

Seven Persons, Alberta
● Followed IPP strategies for diverse learners
● Facilitated small group instruction

Owner/Environmental Coordinator Tate Environmental Ltd. November 2014-June 2017

CNRL Horizon Mine Site, Alberta
● Designed, delivered and facilitated spill clean ups, ensuring environmental compliance and safety
standard were met
● Liaised with oil and gas company and landowners, acting as an intermediary to coordinate drilling
waste disposal
● Strategically managed a team of 18 vacuum and water hauling truck drivers

Interests and Leisure Activities

Outdoor Recreation
● Planned and led group backpacking trips to the North Coast Trail, Strathcona Provincial Park, and
Juan de Fuca Trail
● Organized group canoe expedition to Wells Gray Provincial Park

Educational Outreach and Environmental Awareness

● Runner up in BC Waste and Water Association’s call for submissions to “What’s Water Worth To
You?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTVRT3sj5Fc
● Regularly deliver earth science lessons to elementary school classes

Rowing
● Captain of the McGill Novice Team

Competitive Swimming
● Member of the McGill Varsity Swim Team and Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club, competing at the
national level for seven years

References

Shawn Yeast ● (403) 580-6049

Teacher ● Irvine School, Prairie Rose School Division #8

Michael Harrington ● (403) 487-5474

Owner ● Valhalla Pure Outfitters, Medicine Hat