MIKAYLA HINSON

Address
mphinson2001@gmail.com (727) 859-xxxx

Thrives in a team-based environment and solo work. Skilled at working both with a computer and other people.
Determined to excel on any task with a problem-solver mindset. Holds a deep respect for the environment and its
natural systems, devoted to protecting it.

EDUCATION
PRESENT
ENROLLED, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
On track to graduate in the Spring of 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
and Policy and a Minor in Geographic Information Systems and Technology.

JUNE 2019
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated with honors and merit with a 4.1 GPA, certification in Photoshop and Illustrator,
participation in rigorous classes, including Advanced Placement, Honors, and Dual Enrollment.

EXPERIENCE
SEPTEMBER 2021- PRESENT
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INTERN, SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
 Environmental Resource Permitting Division.
 Oversaw 25-30 Wetland Monitoring Report tracking projects.
 Gained proficiency in wetland and upland plant scientific identification.
 Completed soil profiles as part of 62-340.
 Tasked with in-agency and public correspondence.
 Experience working with private consulting agencies.
JUNE 8TH- JULY 31ST 2021
SUMMER NATURE CAMP TEACHER, J.B STARKEY WILDERNESS PARK
 Full-time employment in an 8-week program.
 Sole responsibility supervising 10 campers ranging from ages 8-11.
 Organized weekly lesson plans regarding an aspect of the environment.
JUNE 2020- SEPTEMBER 2021
ASSOCIATE, CURV RESALE BOUTIQUE
 Independently ran the store for full workdays.
 Worked efficiently with a small team.
JUNE 2016- MAY 2019
BUSINESS COOPERATIVE STUDENT, PASCO COUNTY SCHOOLS
 Work study program as part of high school education.
 Performed secretarial tasks including answering phones, greeting guests, and working on
the computer.
SKILLS
 Proficient in ArcGIS and GISPro  Skilled with customer service
 Experience using R Studio  Experience working outside and in the field
 Experience using ENVI  Have worked with people of all ages and
backgrounds

ACTIVITIES
HALL COUNCIL, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA: SEPTEMBER 2019-MARCH 2020
 Hall Council, Mayor. Fall Semester.
STEM ACADEMY, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA: JUNE 2019
 Fifth Cohort, STEM Academy. Learned how to be successful and confident when working with
STEM content.
VOLUNTEER, HUMANE SOCIETY OF PASCO COUNTY: MAY 2018-19
 Volunteer at my local Humane Society for over a year, part of a community service project, led
by myself.
 Oversaw the communication of dates and fundraising information to a group of fifty.
TREASURER, FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA: JUNE 2016-17, AUGUST 2018-
19
 Elected treasurer for high school chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) for two
years.

PROFESSIONAL REFERNCES
COURTNEY BUCK: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST, SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Courtney.Buck@watermatters.org (813) 355-0525

RYAN ELLIS: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST, SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER

MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Ryan.Ellis@watermatters.org (813) 355-0526

REBEKAH JENKINS: PROGRAMS DIRECTOR, J.B. STARKEY WILDERNESS PARK

rmjenkins@pascocountyfl.net (727) 992-0723

KAITLYN (RED) HOWEY: MANAGER, CURV RESALE BOUTIQUE

(727) 312-5588

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