Laura Lucas

440 Aldine Street, Winnipeg, MB

lucasl3@myumanitoba.ca
204-250-3553

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Third year student completing a Bachelor of Environmental Studies with a focus in Sustainable
Development and minor in Anthropology.
 High level of maturity, independence, cultural awareness and problem solving skills developed
through living abroad in Italy and Spain.
 Effective team player, flexible, open minded, and can work independently in fast paced
environments.
 Demonstrates professionalism and embraces new learning opportunities.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Honours, Co-op), University of Manitoba 2015 – Present
Area of Specialization: Sustainable Development
Minor: Anthropology

High School Diploma (Honours), Collége Sturgeon Heights Collegiate 2015

Relevant Courses
Environmental Concepts and Issues Environmental Responsibilities & the Law
Human, Physical & Cultural Geography Environmental Economics (in progress)
Ecology Green Building and Planning (in progress)
Native Studies Introductory Statistics (in progress)

Academic Achievements and Awards

Moe Tresoor Scholarship in Environmental Studies (2017)
Dean’s Honour List (2017)
Clayton H. Riddell FEER Undergrad Admission Scholarship (2017)
Dr. Domenico Povoledo Memorial Award (2016)
University 1 Honour List (2016)
UM Guertin Centennial Entrance Scholarship (2015)

RELATED SKILLS

Environmental Sustainability
 Experience with waste audits acquired while conducting a household waste audit, recording
data in an Excel spreadsheet, interpreting the data, and identifying areas of improvement to
reduce household waste and increase landfill diversion.
 Gathered secondary data relevant to environmental regulations and policy from sources such as
the Forestry Act and Timber Regulations, and organized it in a logical manner in the form of a
briefing note that identified environmental liabilities in the forestry industry.
 Knowledgeable in watershed management in Manitoba through an examination of Lake
Winnipeg’s eutrophication as part of an undergraduate exercise. Attended a watershed
planning initiatives developed by the Manitoba East Interlake Conservation District.
 Understanding of invasive species, their characteristics, and different environmental barriers
and corridors which can hinder or enhance the success of an invasive species, gained through
numerous cases studies of species such as zebra mussels in Lake Winnipeg and wild boar in
Manitoba in multiple biology and environmental science courses at university.
 Extensive knowledge about climate change and its impacts to oceans, fresh water supply,
human health, food safety, and wildlife populations, gained through successful completion of an
 environmental science concepts course and an issues in environmental science course, each
with a grade of A+.
 Educated in environmental responsibilities derived from the Canadian legal system such as duty
to consult, due diligence, environmental compliance, and environmental management, as well
as the application of the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy, through examining
numerous case studies as an undergraduate exercise.
 Knowledge about techniques for building and enhancing sustainable cities such as increasing
density, connectivity, walkability, mixed use, and green building strategies, including LEED
certification, to combat issues related to urban sprawl.

Communication and Public Engagement

 Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills developed through living abroad with host families
as an exchange student in Italy and working as a live-in Au Pair in Spain.
 Conducted research on social vulnerability to floods in Bangladesh, presented my findings in a
written report and PowerPoint presentation, and facilitated an interactive group activity and
class discussion based on course material and my independent research as an undergraduate
exercise.
 Reliable team player and ability to thrive in a team environment, create a positive work
atmosphere, and be a liaison between management and other team members, acquired
through working cohesively with over 30 hairstylists and estheticians at City Looks Salon & Spa.
 Deliver exceptional customer service in a friendly manner, developed through providing
customers with assistance, making recommendations, resolving customer complaints and
communicating promotions at Garage Polo Park, and also through 3 years of experience as a
server for the residents at Metropolitan Kiwanis Courts senior care home.

Administrative Support
 Strong numeracy skills including performing calculations, bank reconciliation, and conducting
inventory assessments developed through work experience at City Looks Salon & Spa.
 Exceptional time management refined through applying organizing and planning skills to
manage university deadlines, work and other commitments.
 Mature, independent, able to adapt to fast paced environments and manage a multi-task
workload.
 Proficient in managing schedules and booking appointments at City Looks Salon & Spa, being
attentive to details such as coordinating appointment timing, room availability and special
requirements for certain employees or clients.
 Proven ability to conduct research, identify and synthesize important information in a logical
structure that is concise, through undergraduate exercises such as writing an environmental
audit report for the University of Manitoba and an environmental impact assessment for a
proposed Manitoba Hydro project.

EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER CHRONOLOGY

Receptionist City Looks Salon & Spa Wpg MB 2017 – Present
Sales Associate Garage Wpg MB, Ottawa ON 2015 – 2017
Server Metropolitan Kiwanis Courts Wpg MB 2012 – 2015
Volunteer Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter Wpg, MB 2013 – 2014

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND CERTIFICATES

Driver’s License (Current)
Watershed Planning (Nov, 2017)

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST