Audrey D. Arnold

Home Contact170 Squires Road audreyarnold93@gmail.comErin, NY 14838 (607) 425-1216

Career goals: Seeking a career in environmental research

Education: Alfred University Alfred, NY Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies & Geology, Summa Cum Laude Dean’s List, Fall 2011-Spring 2015

Recipient of Alpha Kappa Omicron Social Change Award, Alfred Research Grant for Undergraduate Students, & Daniel B. Sass Award for Excellence in Geology

Nominee for Bergren Student Innovation Award and Marlin Miller Outstanding Senior AwardInductee of Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Xi, Phi Beta Kappa, & Omicron Delta KappaSenior Project – Investigated effects of boric acid addition to

growth medium on nutrient uptake and overall health of plantsRelevant Courses: Environmental Studies I and II (Natural and Social Science), Environmental Data Analysis , Intro & Advanced GIS, Environmental Research Procedures I & II, Herpetology, Advanced GIS Applications, Environmental Biogeochemistry, Environmental Research Planning, Earth & Life Through Time, Mineralogy & Petrology, Structural Geology, Surficial Geology, Fieldcraft/Outdoor Proficiency, Conservation Biology, Hydrogeology, General Chemistry I, Calculus I, Calculus II, Physics I, Social Foundations of Education, Hydrogeology, Conservation BiologyTechnical Experience: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), MiniTab Statistical Software, ESRI ArcGIS (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcScene), Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, X-Ray Diffraction, Wet Digestion of Organic Material

Experience:Kennedy Valve. Intern, 40 hrs/week Elmira, NYAssisted in maintenance of Environmental Office documents and records (5-Year May-August 2014

Plans, RCRA Documents, Hazardous Waste Shipping Manifests)Executed spill kit inspectionsConducted survey of storm drain connectionsAssisted in soil sampling

Community Science Institute. Volunteer Ithaca, NYAssisted in collection and testing of water for pH, hardness, dissolved May-August 2014oxygen, and conductivity

Tanglewood Nature Center. Volunteer Elmira, NY Assisted in animal care, nature shows, and summer camps June-August 2013Recipient of Institute for Human Resources “Volunteer in the Spotlight” Award

Alfred University Office of Communications. Intern Alfred, NYAssist in writing press releases August 2012-PresentAssist in publication of alumni newsletter

Alfred University Women’s Leadership Academy. Graduate Alfred, NYCompleted four women’s studies and leadership-based courses August 2012-Present

in addition to required coursework for majorCompleted capstone project titled “Women in the Wilderness,” a 2-mile

hike with learning stations aimed to increase participants’ comfort in wilderness settings; received Alfie Award for “Best New Event”

Clubs & Activities:Solo-travelled to Iceland Jan. 2015Liaison, Environmental House Fall 2014-Spring 2015Alfred University Forest People Oct. 2013-Spring 2015Alfred University Orientation Guide Summer 2013 & 2014