1. Tanya Rose
121 Kent St #8, Black Mtn., NC 28711 * (828) 333-2278 * trose1@unca.edu
EDUCATION
University ofNorth Carolina Asheville, Asheville, NC
Bachelor ofScience, Environmental Studies; GPA 3.5 Dec 2014
 Concentration in Earth Science
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville,NC 2011-2012
RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIPS ANDMEMBERSHIPS
Research Poster for presentation at Undergraduate Symposium (UNCA), as well as Regional
Geological Society ofAmerica Conference Nov 2014
 Analysis of Dust for Mineral Content from Locations within Buncombe Co.
Utilized the Scanning Electron Microscope for imaging and Energy Dispersive Spectrometer to
determine chemical composition of mineral dust in a variety of local environments, including an
organic farm, urban area,and UNCA campus.
Southern Appalachian Mountain Initiative Scholarship Aug 2013
 Only rewarded to Environmental Studies students with sound scholastic record and commitment
to research on air quality
Geological Society ofAmerica (GSA) Oct 2014
 Student member- Application pending for presentation of research poster
CUSTOMER SERVICE ANDMANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Professional Housecleaning 2012-2014
 Provided exceptional quality cleaning services to diverse customers with a variety of needs and
values
Peer tutor, Physical Geology and Earth History, UNCA 2012-2013
 Facilitated two students’ improvement by two letter grades while maintaining full time class
schedule, work, and single parenting
Barista, Dripolator Coffeehouse 2008-2013
  Exceeded customers’ expectations for friendly service and quality product in a fast-paced
environment while maintaining a clean organized space,created training manual for new
employees
Assistant Manager, Ten Thousand Villages 2001-2007
 Supported manager in achieving and exceeding company's financial goals
 Trained co-workers and volunteers on store policies and procedures
 Maintained an accurate inventory of products and utilized POS system
 Provided customer and sales service above company's standards
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Experienced using variety ofinstruments for lab procedures including:
Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS) to quantify copper concentration in
digested soil samples
FLIR T420 High-Sensitivity Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera to locate
sources of springs and potential trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination of
groundwater on EPA Superfund site CTS in South Asheville
HEC-HMS (US Army Corps ofEngineers computer program) for rainfall-
runoff modeling

2. High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC) to analyze solutions for
caffeine content (Caffeine was used as an anthropogenic marker for wastewater
contamination. Lab report available upon request.)
Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP OES) to
quantify heavy metals present in water samples from rooftop runoff. (Report
available)
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
Proficient in INCA (software used on Scanning Electron Microscope)
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
Excellent oral and written skills
Some experience in GIS (Geographic Information Systems)