Victoria McCauley
(XXX)XXX-XXXX | Canada
Linked In | www.linkedin.com/victoria-mccauley-bsc-geography/
Website | https://sites.google.com/view/victoiamccauley/home
Education
B.Sc. in Geography University of Victoria, Victoria BC. Expected time of completion: May 2023
Personal Skills
Fast learner; Determined; Hardworking; Solution motivated/problem-solving; Empathetic; Group coordination; Visual learner; Creative.
(Personal) Interests
Environmental conservation/ stewardship; Urban ecology; Gardening; Exploring nature; Cooking and trying new food; Desktop games; World building for RPGs.
Technical Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams; Prezi; Canva; QGIS; ArcGIS pro, online, storyboard; Google Earth, Google Earth Engine; R, R-studio, Markdown; Python, Jupyter Notebook.
(Course) Experience
Information Science & Statistics
Active and passive remote sensing methods; Data sampling strategies and application on field data; Spatial referencing csv datasets in R (R-Studios); Spatial statistics - Mean, median, mode, standard deviation, skewness, kurtosis, coefficient of variation; Spatial Analysis - Kernel density estimation and Nearest neighbors estimation (R, QGIS, and ArcGIS); Spatial interpolation: Thiessen Polygons, inverse distance weighted, ordinary and universal kriging (R, QGIS, and ArcGIS); Cartographic techniques; Markdown documentation/ file type.
Physical Geography
Climate data CSV statistical analysis using python (pandas/ plotly); Watershed delineation; Water balances: evaporation estimation/ energy balance equations: and hydrographs.
Environment & Humans
Examination of federal and provincial legal documentation related to environmental sustainability (Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act - CNZEAA 2021, BC’s Climate Change Accountability Act - 2007); Roleplayed stakeholder negotiations; Wrote (mock) briefing notes for corporate and government bodies; Examined Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) practices at the provincial (BC, ON), Federal, and Indigenous nation level through EIA assessment reports, news articles, and federal legal documentation; Examined conservation policy in Canada for wildlife, and ecological features (Environmental Management); Analyzed several natural disasters, their impacts on human life, and the systems that can and have been installed to warn against devastation.
Urban Planning
Learned about historical city designs and city evolution since the 1900s; Worked with local municipalities to create transit nodes and community engagement proposals; Understood energy systems at large scales, and the solutions to decentralize energy through home energy production, district networks, combined heat and power, and community energy; Urban experiences by different communities and strategize how to make cities more inclusive to people with (dis)abilities, elderly and young peoples, people experiencing poverty, and other minority groups; How city react to largescale health crisis (like COVID and SARS).
Other Relevant Social Geography Courses
Indigenous Geographies - Understanding of Indigenous epistemologies, legal sovereignty, historical treatment, and research legitimacy; Looked in depth at past research projects with Indigenous communities (AGS's Mexico Indigena Project 2005/2006) and created a board game for future classes/labs to understand the dynamics of researching a sovereign nation and the potential consequences of disclosing local knowledge to the public.
Geographies of Development - Examined how the UN sustainable development goals (SDG), and past millennial development goals (MDG) are affecting people in the global south. Through case studies, we learned about sustainable solutions to counter climate change and increasing populations, as well as shortcomings in international support.
July 2016- August 2021 - Summer Laborer at Canadian Bavarian Millwork & Lumber, Chemainus BC
Worked in a variety of fast-paced roles, where quality control, safety, and a good attitude were essential.
Operated machines by myself (end-matcher, sander, planner). Trained new staff through many aspects of the production line. Received my on-site forklift operation certification. And worked as part of a close-knit team.
June 2021 - September 2022 - Your Dollar Store With More
Worked all floor positions in this retail setting, including operating opening and closing procedures, training new staff members, and completing custom balloon orders.
Volunteered during a seasonal event to welcome new students to UVic, providing tours, answering program and relevant questions.
July 2016 - March 2016 Cowichan Valley Regional Information Center (Volunteer)
Provided directions and information on local attractions and businesses to international and domestic tourists. Booked accommodations for visitors, and checked local availability.