MONICA ZABROSKI monicazabroski@yahoo.com 308 Laurel BlvdLanoka Harbor, NJ 08734(609) 384 2693

OBJECTIVEAn entry-level Environmental Scientist position.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEFriends of Blackwater Charleston, West Virginia February 2015-PresentOffice of Surface Mining AmeriCorps VISTAEnvironmental steward assisting with the remediation of acid mine drainage in the Alleghany region of the Appalachian Mountains. Essential Duties: Performed field work during any weather condition including measuring pH, electric conductivity, flow, dissolved oxygen, and collected grab samples for chemical analysis. Entered data into Microsoft Excel and Access databases Created an informational report that included graphs for government officials in order to better understand the importance of remediation projects specific to abandoned mine land sites within the area. Acquired and retained the knowledge necessary to better understand acid mine drainage. Educated the public on the problems acid mine drainage causes. AMIB, Brick Twp, NJ August 2012 November 2013Allies, Inc, Hamilton, NJAugust 2012 August 2013Community Support StaffEssential Duties: Taught people with developmental disabilities how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills needed to live independently as possible. Provide assistance with daily living skills. Used American Red Cross CPR and First Aid protocol when necessary.Ocean County Mosquito Commission, Ocean County, NJ May 2011 October 2011Laboratory TechnicianEssential Duties: Examined a variety of mosquito species using a microscope in order to assess overall species diversity. Extracted the female reproductive system in order to fully determine whether the West Nile Virus was of concern within Ocean County.Ocean County College Science Laboratory, Toms River, NJ May 2009 May 2011Laboratory AssistantEssential Duties: Prepared and managed supplies for course experiments and laboratory work in a college environment. Filled petri dishes with agar for further investigation of bacterial growth.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTSThe Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Galloway, NJ Graduated: May 2014Bachelors of ScienceRelated coursework: Groundwater Hydrology, Soil Science, Geomorphology, Remote Sensing, Watershed Hydrology, Environmental Design Analysis Geology, GIS and Environmental Issues.Related skills gained: Understanding of current environmental laws and regulations, attended forums about green infrastructure, understand the importance of low impact development and the steps involved.Ocean County College, Toms River, NJ Graduated: May 2011Associate in ScienceRelated coursework: Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Marine Biology, Chemistry, and Calculus.

Volunteer ExperienceSierra Club- Ocean County, New Jersey chapter-Outings co-chairParticipated in meetings that discussed current issues involved with Ocean County and created unique ways to educate and integrate local citizens into the environment. American Littoral Society-VolunteerVolunteered time towards creating storm water catch basins, rain gardens in order to reduce polluted runoff and increase the health of local water bodies including the health of the Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer.The Alliance of Educational Opportunity Fund Students of New Jersey, PresidentThe mission of AESNJ is the development of strategies and programs which strengthen the social, political, economic, intellectual, and spiritual welfare of EOF students.

SKILLS, RECOGNITIONS and LEARNING INITIATIVESComputer Skills: Expert in Microsoft Office applications including Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and an understanding of the ESRI ArcMap and ArcGIS application. Certification: Completion of Regulatory Training in Underground Storage Tanks from Rutgers University 09/2014Personal Skills: Well-organized and Results-driven. Notable time management skills with strong ability to multi-task. Confident, outgoing and pro-active.