Sarah Hovis

Spokane Valley, WA 99216. hovisk25@gmail.com

JOB OBJECTIVE

To secure a position in a highly productive environment and in a field related to my education and experiences, offering the potential for significant growth and advancement.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

I am experienced in areas of environmental conservation and am able to adjust to new tasks quickly.

EDUCATION

M.S., Agricultural Sciences, May 2013

Tennessee State University, 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. Nashville, TN 37209

B.S., Plant and Soil Science, May 2010

Middle Tennessee State University, 1301 East Main St. Murfreesboro, TN 37132

WORK EXPERIENCE

Natural Resource Conservation Service, Spokane Valley, WA

Soil Conservationist, November 2015-Present.

·                     Assist with customer contract data entry.

·                     Field checks to verify correct practice specifications.

·                     Map creation for contracts in ArcGIS. Use of MS Word/Excel/Outlook as needed.

Ultima Services/NRCS Field Office, Luxemburg, WI

Contracted Employee, August-October 2015

·                     Data entry into necessary documents for contracts.

·                     Assisted on CSP and CRP verifications for contract approval or renewal.

Kewaunee County Land and Water Conservation Department, Luxemburg, WI

Conservation Intern, February- October 2015

·                     Data entry and shapefile building in ArcView GIS. Data entry into DATCP SnapPlus.

·                     Field work assisting on walkovers for waterway verification, temporary manure stacking locations, and providing county presence with DNR farm meetings.

·                     Assisted landowners with questions in person and over the phone. Operated basic office machinery to print and copy.

Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN

Research Associate, July 2013-September 2014. Graduate Research Assistant, June 2010- May 2013

·                     Water quality work including in field collection of samples as well as lab analysis for USDA funded grant.

·                     Operated datasondes and corresponding computer software for in situ monitoring of chemical

water parameters.

·                     Organized and analyzed data through use of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Tims Ford State Park, Winchester, TN

Seasonal Interpretive Ranger, May-October 2008 and May-August 2009

·                     Planned, coordinated and executed weekly schedule of programs, completed monthly program reports, used computer and copier to produce and distribute schedule of events, answered phones and assisted office staff.

·                     Answered attendees’ questions and worked directly with groups of people of all ages.

·                     Assisted Rangers and accompanied them on daily route.

·                     Provided pontoon boat tours for park visitors.