Claire Abramski
(403) 850 – 0374 claire.abramski@gmail.com 1358 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5Y3
OBJECTIVE
Field work and consulting in the environmental science industry leading to EGBC certification and eventually be applied to sustainability research.
EDUCATION
University of British Columbia – Okanagan | 2017 – Present
Bachelor of Science Degree – Earth in Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences, graduating August 2021. Participated in mainly environmental science courses including Soil Science, Environmental Impact Assessment, Tracers of Natural Processes, and Technical Writing.
University of Otago – Dunedin, New Zealand | February 2020 – June 2020
Semester Abroad
- Semester exchange in New Zealand organized through Go Global at UBC. Participated in a week-long geology field school in Maerewhenua. Other courses completed include Resource Evaluation and Planning, Physical Oceanography, and Natural Hazards of New Zealand and Beyond. Combined average of 91% for all course completed on this exchange.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Maintenance Team Member
Black Mountain Golf Course | 05/2021 – Present
- Initiated the operation of a variety of landscape equipment both motorized and manual required for golf course maintenance.
- Ensured the golf course is in good shape by raking bunkers, landscaping, mowing, and moving tee markers along with other required activities.
- Completed manual labor for long periods of time including walking on uneven surfaces, bending, crouching, and lifting heavy objects.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills by working well with other team members while fulfilling daily tasks.
- Embraced outdoor working environment that was subject to pre-dawn hours and adverse conditions such as heat, cold, rain, smoke and in awkward and confined spaces.
Summer Student – Administrative Associate
Scotia Wealth Management | 04/2019 – 08/2019
H+L Capital Ltd is part of Scotia Wealth Management. H+L offers full brokerage services and are dedicated to helping achieve long-term financial success.
- Open new/update existing accounts ensuring accuracy and completion.
- Accurately completed several projects that meet high compliance requirements.
- Providing high level of client service and experience by listening and executing the requests in a timely manner.
- Used several industry related software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Charles River (trading platform) and Salesforce (CRM).
- Preparation of documents & information for client meetings, tax packages, and financial planning.
- Adhered to regulatory requirements of IRROC (industry regulator).
Hostess
Anejo | 04/ 2018 – 08/2018
High-end authentic Mexican restaurant in downtown Calgary.
- Hostess duties including greeting/seating customers.
- Informing guests of daily features.
- Managing online and phone reservations.
- Cleaning tables and cutlery.
- Preparing tables for guests and large events.
LEADERSHIP
Awards
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR SCHOLARSHIP (2019) – Awarded to students based on academic achievement (greater than a 90% average in the previous semester).
PIERRE BERTHIER EDUCATION ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP (2020) – Awarded to students with a high average and pursuing a study abroad experience.
DEAN’S LIST RECIPIENT (2021) – Awarded to students who have demonstrated academic excellence by maintaining a sessional average of at least 85% or higher while completing 24 or more credits.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Stays well organized and good at time management.
- Skilled in listening and needs assessment.
- Multi-tasking in fast-paced environments.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiar with ArcMap software.
Activities
Competitive level soccer (4 years)
Fish trap volunteer (2 months – 2020)
Volunteer Visitor at seniors home (2 years)
REFERENCES
Available upon request.