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Kelly Peterson

Denver

Summary

Personable, dedicated, and passionate Sr. Water Treatment Tech. Solid team player with upbeat, positive attitude and proven skills in establishing rapport with coworkers and clients. Motivated to maintain team and customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Specialize in quality, organization, and diligence. Articulate, enthusiastic, and results-oriented with demonstrated passion for water treatment processes, building relationships, and cultivating partnerships.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Denver Water
Denver, CO
12.2023 - Current

Sr. Water Treatment Technician, October 2025 - Current

  • Lead major chemical re-piping projects to improve operations.
  • Assist in training new technicians.
  • Cross-Trained in Operations to expand my knowledge and growth within the company and provide assistance in both positions at the plants.
  • Monitor water quality parameters, conducting routine tests and analyses for optimal performance.

Water Treatment Technician, December 2023 - October 2025

  • Practice Lock Out, Tag Out, perform work in confined spaces, and adhere to all other safety protocols.
  • Maintain and repair plant equipment and structures such as basins, reservoirs, piping systems, valves, pumps, belt filter press, chemical feed/storage.
  • Perform preventative maintenance, installation, rebuilds, correction, and modify existing systems to accommodate plant needs.

Deli Clerk (Cross Trained)

Costco
07.2021 - 12.2023
  • Help members locate items and assist members in check out - loading and unloading items
  • Provide customer service and satisfaction
  • Work flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business and school needs.
  • Prep/mix/portion food in the bakery/deli, restock bakery/deli floor, worked overnights during busy seasons for pies and other bakery items.
  • Replenish sales floor merchandise and organize shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Cross Trained in membership, front end (cashier and assistant), food court, gas station, deli, bakery so I can help wherever needs it.

Customer Service Representative/Front End Checker

Safeway
03.2020 - 07.2021
  • De-escalate problematic customer concerns, maintaining a calm, friendly demeanor.
  • Educate customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings.
  • Assist customers in Western Union transactions, money orders, lottery, checking out items
  • Engage with customers to maintain a bright, happy store environment.

Server/Hostess

Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2016 - 12.2019
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, cleaning tables and floors, and polishing silverware.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances.

Nanny

Private Family
08.2015 - 08.2018
  • Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties and organization as well as running errands.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Stayed up to date on schedules for practices, events, and appointments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado
12-2022

Skills

  • Water treatment processes
  • Passionate
  • Time management
  • Dedicated
  • Fast-learner
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Product organization
  • Conflict mediation
  • Customer relations
  • High-energy attitude
  • Adaptive team player

Certification

Class A Water Treatment Operator

40 hour Hazwoper

8 hour Hazwoper Refresher

FEMA ICS 100

FEMA ICS 200

FEMA ICS 700

Internship

3 months working at Rocky Mountain National Parks Water Lab.

Spring 2023 I began interning at Rocky Mountain National Park in the Water Lab. While interning, I got hands on experience with system activation, maintaining a system, chemical feeds, gathering and completing Bac-T samples each month, quality assurance and quality control testing, confined space tests, public and private water distribution systems, tank inspections, data entry, water treatment, meter checks, chlorine residuals, identifying a solution to the problem during construction on the main treatment plant, and more. I also acquired knowledge regarding compliance with the CDPHE, such as sample monitoring, consumer confidence reports, and certified laboratory lists, and Colorado Water Laws, including the Prior Appropriation System and how to treat and maintain both ground and surface water systems. The knowledge I gained from this experience has set me up for success within my field and provided me with a chance to immerse myself into what I am passionate about. I learned a lot while working for the NPS and I am eager to learn more within my field. If there are any questions regarding my internship, my supervisor Colby Birchfield can be reached at (479) 644-9196.

Timeline

Denver Water
12.2023 - Current

Deli Clerk (Cross Trained)

Costco
07.2021 - 12.2023

Customer Service Representative/Front End Checker

Safeway
03.2020 - 07.2021

Server/Hostess

Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2016 - 12.2019

Nanny

Private Family
08.2015 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health

Colorado State University
Kelly Peterson