Autumn Thompson

19-1195 Dawson Rd.

Lorette, MB
(204) 370-7469
autumn-thompson@hotmail.ca

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Exceptional interpersonal skills
 Self-motivated, able to work with or without supervision
 Reliable and dependable
 Certified in CPR and First Aid
 Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
 Possession and Acquisition License
 Boater safety

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Major, Coop), University of Manitoba 2016-Present

Area of Specialization: Natural Resource Management

Relevant Courses
Native Studies Physical and Human Geography
Geography of Tourism Geography of Culture and Environment
Climate Change and its Causes Biology
Environmental Science: Concepts and Issues Environmental Law
Geography of Natural Resources Statistics

Academic Accomplishments and Awards

High School graduation with Merit and Laureate recognition (2014)

RELATED SKILLS

Communication and Public Relations

 Traveled to public events throughout Manitoba and spoke to countless people about the importance of
beverage container recycling, and what the materials can be turned into when they are recycled.
 Gave various presentations about recycling and engaged the children in recycling-themed games at day camps.
 Researched and contacted various organizations to invite them to attend the ‘Dealing with Addictions Through
an Indigenous Lense’ training seminar offered by Wahbung.
 Explained to elementary school-aged children the importance of recycling, and the impacts of climate change
on polar bears while working at a day care in Churchill.
 Resolved issues with unsatisfied customers while in the restaurant setting by finding solutions to the problems
that arose, and taking actions as needed to rectify the situation.
 Assisted in planning Church events that included staffing children activities. Scheduled and liaised with
volunteers through email and phone calls.
 Daily communication with parents about children’s activities, and about what they learnt that day at day care
when the parents came to pick up their children at the end of the day.
 Lead a cabin of approximately ten eight-year-old girls while working as a cabin leader at summer camp. This
included participating in outdoor activities with them such as canoeing, and rock climbing, and planning cabin
activities.
 Environmental Monitoring
 Conducted waste audits to evaluate the quantity of waste produced within a residence and a public library that
is directed to the landfill, and devised ways to further reduce this waste.
 Performed a tree audit using the Tree Sampling Point Quarter Method where we identified the trees on campus
and noted some invasive species of trees.
 Recorded tree species by common name, using the Field Guide of Native Trees of Manitoba.
 Understand ecosystem functions, such as the importance of keystone species, trophic cascade, predator and
prey relationships, and species at risk.
 Able to explain the harmful effects of many modern agricultural practices including the impact on water
systems, soil erosion, carbon dioxide emission into the atmosphere, and fragmentation of the environment.
 Comprehension of the importance of wetlands when it comes to natural water purification, and of the
importance of preserving all types of ecosystems as they all have an important role.
 Describe the impacts of invasive species, and how they are transported/move from one place to another.

Leadership in Project Development and Delivery

 Created presentations and projects to educate grade ten ecology classes on woodland caribou and parks and
protected areas while employed at the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society.
 Met with multiple wildlife biologists to discuss and learn about woodland caribou.
 Planned and delivered activities for children while employed in a day care setting and acquired the ability to
cater curriculum and projects to meet the specific needs of patrons.
 Interviewed a Churchill community member on the lack of recycling in Churchill, MB, and wrote a letter to
Recycle Everywhere addressing this issue and inquiring about ways to get the program running again.
 Assisted in hiring and training kitchen and serving staff while employed in fast paced restaurant.
 Scheduled shift work for various restaurant teams, to ensure all aspects of restaurant services were addressed.

EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER CHRONOLOGY

Street Team Recycle Everywhere Winnipeg, MB April 2018-Present

Shift Leader Domino’s Pizza Winnipeg, MB 2012- Present
Environmental Canadian Parks and Winnipeg, MB Summer 2018
Education Wilderness Society
Coordinator
ISP Worker WRHA Churchill Churchill, MB Summer 2017
Children’s Centre

Project Planner Wahbung Winnipeg, MB January 2019-

Abinoonjiiag March 2019
Cabin Leader Bird River Bible Camp Alexander, MB Summer 2014-
2016

Kidzland Table Leader Southland Church Steinbach, MB 2013- 2018

Deeper Kidz Table Southland Church Steinbach, MB 2014-2016
Leader
Schedule Coordinator Southland Church Steinbach, MB 2015-2016

CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Boater Safety (August 2017) Field Readiness Workshop (02/02/19)

CPR and First Aid (July 2017)
CCA Certificate (May 2017)
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
PAL (January 2019)
Emerging Issues Forum (Fall 2018)
CleanTech Forum (11/29/17)
Polar Bear Safety Course (Summer 2017)
Beluga Bits (07/21/17)
Cape Merry Mini Bioblitz (06/22/17)