Zachary Moorhead

5 499 Corydon Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3L 0N9

(204) 612-7734 ummoorhz@myumanitoba.ca
HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Abundant training in the environmental monitoring practices that are used in soils and water
to sample and detect pesticides and other environmental contaminants
Over four years experience analysing scientific data through the use of Excel and JMP
software to discover meaningful correlations and trends within experimental data sets
Proven success in contributing to teamwork while also meeting individual goals and
objectives on time.
Extensive experience delivering outstanding customer service to a diverse distribution of
patrons in a fast-paced retail environment
Driven worker with the desire to maintain a standard of excellence in all aspects of my
profession
Accustomed to completing physically demanding tasks during hostile weather conditions

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Co-op)

University of
Manitoba

2010 Present

Relevant Coursework
Pesticides: Environment, Economics and
Ethics (pending)
Soils and Landscapes in Our Environment
Introductory Toxicology
Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy (pending)

Human Anatomy and Physiology

University Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, Statistics and Calculus
Environmental Concepts

RELATED SKILLS
Environmental Monitoring, Reporting, and Related Skills
Extensive knowledge of watershed dynamics as they pertain to the movement of
contaminants through landscapes; and, the issues that this has created with regards to the
eutrophication problem that has been developing in Lake Winnipeg
Knowledge and implementation of modern soil science techniques to characterize and
identify soil profiles through field testing at the Steppler sub-watershed; and, through
additional laboratory analysis of accurately collected, and labelled profile samples
Diverse scientific background with extensive experience using current laboratory
instruments and techniques to conduct experiments, analyse results, and formulate reports in:
biology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, and soil sciences
Over three years experience converting written, childcare attendance transaction records,
into an electronic spread sheet to facilitate accurate monthly invoices to parents
Greater than three years of experience implementing effective first aid treatments, to both
children and adults, within the context of workplace and school environments

Proficiency in the safe operation of an wide range of hand tools, power tools, and lawn care
equipment

Public Relations and Communication

Experienced in the supplementary education of elementary school students through needspecific math tutoring by working through example questions to develop a students
confidence and problem solving proficiency
Extensive experience delivering outstanding customer service to a diverse distribution of
patrons in a fast-paced retail environment
Guest speaker for two consecutive years at the, Linden Christian School, Senior Years
Information Night
Over two years of experience responding to workplace requests, by phone and email; and,
subsequently providing follow-up upon completion of tasks
Ability and experience communicating with a vast age demographic of people ranging from
young children to citizens who are more advanced in years
Over four years of experience creating scientific write-ups and reports to summarize
information from personal lab experiments; or, from the analysis of peer reviewed scientific
findings
Extensive experience utilizing Windows and Apple OS, MS Office applications, digital
cameras, and office printing equipment
WORK EXPERIENCE
Property Maintenance

Grant Memorial Church

Winnipeg

Oct 2013 - Present

Starbucks Partner

Starbucks

Winnipeg

Sept 2012 Sept 2013

Seasonal Maintenance

Grant Memorial Church

Winnipeg

Summer, 2009 2012

Afterschool Childcare

Linden Christian School

Winnipeg

Jan 2009 Sept 2012

Math Tutor

Linden Christian School

Winnipeg

Sept 2008 June 2009

Gimli

Summer of 2007

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
Camp Worker

Camp Arnes

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Manitoba Environmental Industries Association Student Chapter member (Current)
Class 5 Drivers Licence
Pleasure Craft Operator Card
First Aid and CPR Level B (Current)
Plant to Protect Certification (Current)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System certification