Cecilia Kayser

• DJ Basin, CO – Occidental Petroleum - oil and petroleum remediation industry, focusing on
  environmental recovery and impact reduction. The responsibilities include soil sampling to assess
  contamination levels, crafting detailed analytical tables to present laboratory results, and creating
  precise pre- and post-sampling maps to document and visualize site conditions. These tasks
  contribute to effective site assessments and remediation strategies.
• Kit Carson County, CO – Citation - oil and petroleum remediation work with a focus on environmental
  recovery and impact reduction. Responsibilities included overseeing excavation and construction
  teams to ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards, as well as performing hand
  auguring to collect soil samples for contamination assessment. Office duties involved preparing
  comprehensive field notes, maintaining detailed photologs to document ongoing and completed
  site activities, and organizing extensive laboratory data for analysis.
• Carbon County, WY – Williams Pipeline - conducted construction inspections to ensure environmental
  compliance, coordinating and documenting compliance issues and necessary corrective actions with
  field and construction teams. Performed stormwater inspections to monitor erosion control measures,
  oversee corrective actions, and coordinate reseeding efforts to maintain site stability and regulatory
  compliance. Office responsibilities included maintaining detailed documentation of completed and
  ongoing work, compiling inspection records, and organizing laboratory data for analysis and
  reporting.
• Bridger Pipeline aka Keystone Pipe line; Assisted with wetland delineation efforts across project areas, documenting soil characteristics, vegetation, and hydrology to identify and classify wetland areas. Evaluated soil indicators using the Munsell Soil Color Book and supported wildlife observations for environmental review and project compliance.
• Assisted with wildlife observations, including raptor and endangered bird identification, to support environmental review and project compliance. Fieldwork involved operating ATVs and navigating remote, uneven, and challenging terrain while following field safety procedures. This project gave me valuable experience in wetland science, ecological field assessments, and environmental compliance on a large-scale pipeline project.

• Facilitated watershed protection, environmental education, and onsite wastewater outreach with James River Basin Partnership and Missouri Smallflows Organization, enhancing community awareness and engagement.
• Developed and delivered educational programming on water quality, groundwater, river safety, macroinvertebrates, septic systems, and watershed health for schools, rural communities, and public audiences.
• Monitored macroinvertebrate populations at river sites to assess water quality.
• Coordinated Adopt-A-Highway initiatives, organized fundraising events, conducted conference outreach, and led hands-on demonstrations on soil science, pipe friction loss, and onsite wastewater treatment systems, promoting environmental stewardship and education.

Assist and coordinated organizing and leading outdoor trips, including hiking,

camping, and other outdoor activities.

Coordinate and implement sustainability initiatives related to outdoor

programming.

Assist with the planning and execution of outdoor events, such as competitions,

tournaments, and festivals.

Provide customer service and support to participants in outdoor programming.

Conduct risk management assessments for all outdoor trips and events.

Assist in the development and implementation of marketing and promotional

materials for outdoor programs.

Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of student employees.

Developed and implemented policies and procedures related to outdoor

programming and risk management.

Helped with managing the budget and finances for the department, including

grant applications and fundraising efforts.

Conducted assessments and evaluations of outdoor programs and services to

ensure quality and effectiveness.

Served as the acting director in the absence of the Outdoor Recreation Director

Successfully ran the Outdoor Recreation Program during a period of transition and

search for a new director.