Kristin Moretz seeks to further her knowledge of soils and stormwater management to preserve environmental quality. She has experience managing soil science laboratories and conducting assessments of construction sites and urban soils. Her education includes a Bachelor's degree in Environmental and Soil Science from the University of Tennessee. She placed highly in soil judging competitions and co-founded an outreach program. Kristin will soon earn certifications in erosion prevention and as an Associate Professional Soil Scientist.

1. Kristin Moretz
160 Moretz Lane Clinton, TN 37716 LinkedIn URL:
Phone: 865-307-2778 E-Mail: moretz.kristin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/moretzkristin
Objective
To further my knowledge of soils and stormwater management and use my skills in education, soil science, and
stormwater management in order to preserve water, soil, and air quality and implement strategies that aid in
remediation and prevention of pollution in environmentally critical areas.
Experience
UT SOIL SCIENCE LABORATORY ASSISTANT, Knoxville August 2013- Present
 Managing the Introduction to soil science laboratory to ensure all lab sessions run
efficiently.
 Making and properly disposing of the chemicals needed for each lab session.
 Guiding students during the lab and answering questions about the lab material.
UT ASSISTANT STORMWATER DESIGN COORDINATOR, Knoxville August 2014- September 2015
 Conducted construction site assessments and dry weather screenings around campus and with the MS4.
 Assisted with stormwater training for the University’s facilities department to protect water quality around
campus.
EPA URBAN SOILS AND HYDROLOGY RESEARCH, Atlanta September 1-6, 2015
 Assisted the EPA with hydrology assessments and the effects of infiltration due to compaction.
 Became familiar with using instruments such as double ring infiltrometers, decagons and a steel bar to
determine soil refusal and compaction.
 Analyzed urban soil cores in the Atlanta Metropolitan area to better understand the effects of development.
SENIOR INTERN AT DIVE INTO THE OCEAN LLC, Knoxville May 2014- August 2014
 Designed and implemented lesson plans and outreach activities to promote ocean stewardship in young
adults.
 Managed social media, networking, coordinating, and logistics for the nonprofit.
UT ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT PATHOLOGY EXTENSIONS RESEARCHER, Knoxville August
2013- January 2013
 Conducted field work for the Entomology and Plant Pathology Department, collecting and mapping data on
local invasive species.
 Created maps of active invasive species throughout the United States to educate farmers and the general
public.

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Education
University of Tennessee Knoxville May 12, 2016
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Natural Resources
Major: Environmental and Soil Science with a concentration in soil science
Minor: Watershed Management
Major GPA: 3.9/4.00 Overall GPA: 3.5/4.00
Skills and Abilities
Advanced Microsoft Office [Access, Excel, PowerPoint]
Intermediate Photoshop, Dreamweaver
Beginner ArcGIS Experience
Nonprofit Grant Writing
Leadership and Awards
 2013 Placing 5th
at Regionals and Qualifying for Nationals in Doylestown PA
 2014 Placing 4th
at Regionals and Qualifying for Nationals in Monticello AR, placing 2nd
at
Nationals in Team Judging
 2015 Placing 3rd
individually and 2nd
overall for Regionals in Murray Kentucky and Qualifying for
Nationals in Manhattan Kansas
 Took 1st
in 2014 & 2015 at the Soil Science Society of America International Poster Competition
for the Soil, Crop, and Agronomy Outreach Program
 Co-Founder of the Soil, Crop and Agronomy Outreach Program
Anticipated Certification
TDEC Level 1 Certification: Tennessee Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Training for
Construction Sites- Will receive March 3rd
Associate Professional Soil Scientist- Scheduled to take Fundamentals Exam April 15, 2016