Hope Ogunka

HOPE OGUNKA, E.I.T. 414-238 McIntyre Cres, Prince George BC, Canada|3063518190 | hope.ogunka@gmail.com EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS University of Regina Regina, SK BASc, Environmental Systems Engineering (Distinction, Internship) 05/2014 Awards * RSSDA Full Undergraduate International Scholarship 2009-2014 * Dean’s Honor List & Academic Silver Scholarship/Prize 7 Semesters Certificates & Licenses * Engineer-in-Training (APEGS) 2019 * Safety Training: Standard First Aid/CPR C with AED, WHMIS, Fall Arrest/Confined Space Entry * Others: Customer Service, Disability Awareness, and Assertiveness Training * Class 5 driver’s licence WORK EXPERIENCE Geomatics CAD Technologist 08/2017 – Present Can-Am Geomatics Corp. Swift Current, SK * Design, develop, prepare, and review land survey plans and topographic maps for engineering construction and other land development projects per client project specification * Efficiently manage multiple projects to produce deliverables within scheduled timelines. Also, identify and implement time and thus cost saving methods in drafting/production activities * Keep abreast of industry best practices/regulations. Also, identify problems, e.g. with project specification, and take necessary corrective actions * Typical plans/deliverables include pipeline right of way/construction, tower site, well site, and subdivision * Tools: computer-assisted design (CAD); field notes; survey data, principles & practices; engineering drawings/calculations; land deed (or title); aerial photo; licensing requirements; GIS & other data Waste Auditor 06/2017 – 08/2017 2cg Inc./City of Regina Regina, SK * Collected, hauled, sorted, and analysed residential solid waste and recycling samples from residential homes * Weighed sorted categories; entered data into spreadsheet, analysed data, and wrote reports * Application: findings are used by the city for monitoring efficacy of waste diversion efforts, educating, and planning/informing future waste diversion initiatives Sales Associate 02/2017 – 08/2017 Sears Canada Regina, SK * Provided effective customer service by determining customer needs, answering product related questions, and recommending solutions. Met sales target by selling add-ons. Also performed sales setups and inventory count * Key Achievement: 1-time employee of the month; health & safety awareness prize IT Consultant 06/2015 – 08/2016 MMG Software Limited /SaskTel International Regina, SK * Worked in a dynamic team environment responsible for aiding replacement of copper telecom network with optic fiber network in brownfield areas and installation in greenfield areas * Interpreted GIS engineering maps, plans, drawings (design and as built), and entered technical data into spreadsheets (e.g. Excel) and databases * Manipulated and cleaned complex data into use able format and maintained data integrity in fibre databases * liaised with teammates, project managers, stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely project completion * Timely handled escalations from sales and other staff regarding fibre service areas, leading to effective customer service and increased revenue * Key Achievement: Increased data integrity ~ 30% by identifying and fixing errors during data entry directly or by sending requests to responsible departments Para-transit Clerk 04/2015-06/2015 City of Regina, Transit Department Regina, SK * Planned transit routes (using city map, passenger travel destination, and requested time); dispatched buses; received payments; responded to emails; and performed office duties such as faxing Environmental Engineer, Intern 09/2012 – 08/2013 Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership, Northwood Mill Prince George, BC * Planned and executed small optimization projects e.g. retrofitting of composite wastewater sampler * Wrote technical reports and proposals e.g. cardboard recycling program proposal and Kraft Pulp process report * Developed a system to track and stay 100% on top of tasks/due dates * Collected, prepared, and evaluated field samples: stack gases, effluent water, and primary sludge * Routinely monitored/calibrated field test equipment such as flow and conductivity meters * Prepared make-up solutions for Kraft pulp processes e.g. 10% Bacl2 solution * Prepared/updated standard procedures (SOPs) for calibrations and chemicals preparation * Participated in, and consequently obtained knowledge of ISO 9001 and EMS 14001 * Key Achievement: Helped improve emissions data reported to NPRI by developing a verified/validated mathematical model to estimate and display on distributed control system (DCS) the particulate matter content of flue gas emissions RELEVANT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE General * Communication skills: effective listening, speaking, and writing, including technical reports * Work Survival & Personality: teamwork, flexible, self-motivated, organized, time management, self- regulation * Work Ethics: professionalism, honesty, respect, reliability, accountability, goal focused * Other Skills: Leadership, problem solving, sound judgement, good decision making, attention to detail Technical Knowledge * Knowledge and application of fundamental environmental and engineering principles/practices * Ability to interpret and apply environmental legislations and regulations to projects * Knowledge and use of engineering materials, standards, and procedures e.g. ASTM, CSA for soil and concrete * Fieldwork & Lab analysis: field/lab equipment operation and maintenance; site investigation, onsite data collection, sample collection, test and analysis e.g. sieve analysis, titration, PI, and concrete test * Courses: environmental assessment and remediation, solid & hazardous waste management, air pollution eng., water & wastewater eng., water resources systems, highway design, transportation planning, geotechnical eng. project management, groundwater development & contaminant transport Software * Microsoft (MS) Office Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook Proficient * AutoCAD civil 3D, EGIS/ArcGIS, Google Map/Earth, Bentley view, Acumatica, SAP Working skill * Programming: C++ & Python Intermediate * Synchro, Trapeze, solid edge, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPANET, HYDAT, GMS (MODFLOW) Beginner (Familiar) MEMBERSHIPS * Restoration House Church & Choir Ministry 2018 – Present * Golden Key International Honour Society 2010 – Present INTERESTS * Spreadsheets, software, programming, Reading * Bicycling, walking/hiking, spending time with family, volunteering/helping and encouraging others