1. Kayla Pehl
704.996.2972 | kaylapehl1@gmail.com | 8151 Bay Pointe Dr. | Denver, NC 28037
OBJECTIVE: To use my passion for the environment to learn more about conservation, sustainability,
and energy to improve our relationship with the earth.
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Chapel Hill, NC May 2016
B.A. in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Ecology
Minor in Marine Science
Overall GPA: 3.257
RELAVENT WORK EXPERIENCE
SAROS – Charlotte, NC May – July 2015
 Conducted research on wind and wave data around the globe to determine the best places in
which SAROS could be utilized to turn salt water into fresh water using desalination
Amicus Partners – Concord, NC May – August 2014
 Conducted research on renewable energy and feedstocks for anaerobic digesters for their Net-
Zero Energy community
 Administrative duties/AutoCAD draft work
Optima Engineering PA – Charlotte, NC June – August 2012-2015
 Managed lighting audit for client facilities, designed lighting layout concepts
 AutoCAD draft work/Administrative duties
 Coordinated company 20th
anniversary event, including timeline, catering and logistical details
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
UNC Morehead City Field Site – UNC Institute of Marine Science, Morehead City, NC Fall 2015
 Took courses in marine science that dealt with the local environment and estuaries
 Conducted individual research on the effects of first colonizers on subsequent catches of
minnow traps in seagrass meadows
 Worked on a group research project on marine debris in the local area
Applicable Skills
 PADI Advanced-Open Water SCUBA Diver
 GIS ArcMap
Dean’s List – UNC Spring 2015, Fall 2015
President’s List – Elon University Fall 2012
Interests: traveling, swimming, reading, hiking, and SCUBA diving.