Shane Vanhell

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1024 Church Street
Fenwick, Ontario
(226) 235-6062
shanevanhell@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Environmental Management and Assessment
September 2014 Present
Niagara College, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Graduate Certificate
Currently completing a Phase 1 ESA for an auto service centre
Honours Specialization in Environmental Science
September 2010 April 2014
Western University, London, ON
B. Sc. Honours Specialization
Gold Medal for Honors in Environmental Science
One year of laboratory experience working on an Honours Thesis project
(results of which are to be published)

CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Knowledgeable in field sampling techniques including using: pH meters, conductivity

meters, quadrant sampling, soil augurs and probes, and identification of species
Knowledgeable in Esris ArcGIS software and in using GPS hardware
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and IBM SPSS Statistics including:
Entering data in spreadsheets, organizing spreadsheets, using Excel and SPSS
functions, and creating professional figures and graphs
Basic and Comprehensive WHMIS Certification
General Laboratory Safety and Hazardous Waste Management Certification
Proficient in the use of laboratory equipment and techniques to analyze samples
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Sony Vegas, Final Cut Pro, and Audacity
Proficient in using Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and websites to distribute information
G - class drivers license

WORK EXPERIENCE
Waste Management, Curbside Inventory Student
May 2014 August 2014
Niagara Region
Niagara, Ontario
Collected curbside waste data for Waste Management
Completed fibre and container recycling audits at the Niagara Material
Recovery Facility

 Communicated with Waste Management coordinators and supervisors to set

and reach goals within the project
Interacted with different employees as well as regional residents daily
Presented findings to upper-management
Arborist Groundsman
May 2013 September 2013
Shorthills Tree Service
Pelham, Ontario
Aided in tree pruning, tree planting, brush removal, and grass cutting
Used wood chippers, large and small riding lawn mowers, leaf blowers, weed
trimmers, and was responsible for wood chipper and chainsaw upkeep
Tradesman
June 2010 June 2013
Maplewood Construction
Fenwick, Ontario
Used miter, reciprocating and hand saws, power drills, augers, and other tools
Became familiar with construction sites and techniques used
Waiter and Preparation Cook
Summer 2011, 2012
2x4 Diner
Wainfleet, Ontario
Welcomed and interacted with customers, took orders, prepared and served
food, calculated bills, and handled money
Cashier
July 2007 September 2010
McDonalds Restaurant Corporation
Fonthill, Ontario
Handled money, organized food stocks, cleaned and organized dining area,
packaged, prepared, and served food

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Western University Gold Medal recipient for Honors in Environmental Science (highest
average in the program)
Western Deans Honours List 2011-2014
Gold Standard in Academics and Gold Standard in Extracurricular Activities recipient
Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship recipient
Outstanding Contributions to School Life Scholarship recipient
Lead roles in multiple theatre productions, including E.L. Crossleys production of
Urinetown: The Musical, and Westerns production of Nightfall with Edgar Allen Poe

References available upon request