1. Kimberly Knabel
(407) 810-1291 • 1308 Cortland Road • Charlotte, NC 28209 • KimKnabel@gmail.com
Objective
Seeking a creative design position advancing green building development and sustainable infrastructure planning.
Education
University of Southern California
B.S. Environmental Engineering
B.S. Environmental Studies
Los Angeles, CA
December 2014
May 2014
University of Queensland
Overseas Study (Sustainable Development)
Brisbane, Australia
2012 - 2013
Work Experience
 Utilize modeling software to test efficiency, emissions and sustainability of appliances.
 Analyze usage data to compare the feasibility and cost savings of new equipment.
 Summarize results to recommend emerging technologies to offer consumer incentives.
 Assisted Senior Civil Engineers in water reuse and solid waste recycling facilities planning.
 Coordinated with contracted agencies regarding construction and operational designs.
 Reviewed facilities plans and Environmental Impact Reports for sanitation projects.
USC Department of Environmental Health, Outreach Administrator 2009 - 2014
 Developed educational materials raising public awareness for environmental justice concerns.
 Reviewed and publicized supporting research surrounding Los Angeles air quality issues.
 Maintained department website, mailing lists, and databases using Adobe and Microsoft programs.
 Coordinated regional and national conferences networking environmental justice groups.
AmeriCorps Energy Service Corps, Intern and Campus Coordinator 2010 - 2011
 Lead the ESC chapter at USC by organizing events and recruiting student volunteers.
 Conducted home weatherizations to educate and equip home-owners to conserve energy.
 Developed lesson plans and presented interactive demonstrations to diverse audiences.
Research Experience
USC Marine Microbiology Laboratory, Graduate Research Assistant Spring 2012
 Assisted graduate students in research using lab equipment, performing calibrations and recording data.
Ecosystem Management Field Studies in Micronesia, Scientific Diver Fall 2012
 Reported coral reef conservation measures incorporating the region’s cultural and economic concerns.
Software & Skills
MATLAB (intermediate) Arc-GIS Experience Graphic Design Water and Soil Testing
AutoCAD (beginner) Adobe Creative Suite Intermediate Spanish Laboratory Assistance
Microsoft Excel HTML/CSS SCUBA Certified Campaign Leadership
Activities & Honors
 Design programs to foster a community capable of achieving high academic and social standards.
 Encourage personal development promoting student service and global citizenship.
Engineers Without Borders, High School Outreach Committee 2012 - 2013
 Organized education initiatives to encourage students to pursue humanitarian engineering issues.
Southern California Gas Company, Associate Engineer July 2014 - Present
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, Facilities Planning Intern Summer 2014
USC Residential Education, Resident Advisor 2013 - Present