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Kevin Dion

Mokena

Summary

Recent college graduate looking for internships and entry level positions in the environmental science field. Dedicated worker and proficient communicator with a history in both practical hands on work and scientific theory. Eager to contribute to team success and bring a positive attitude and commitment to helping your team.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Zero Waste Team

Live Nation
03.2025 - 10.2025
  • Waste Management and sorting
  • Got hands dirty working with compost and recycling

Lab Assistant

Illinois State University
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning of instruments
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations when performing experiments
  • Recorded data from experiments into a computer database system

Stocker

Mariano's
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Maintained accurate inventory records through manual systems and and or computerized databases
  • Processed returns quickly and accurately according to company policy
  • Operated motorized equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks or order pickers as required

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05-2026

Associate of Applied Science - Science

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
08-2023

High School Diploma -

Lincoln Way Central
New Lenox, IL
05-2021

Skills

  • Studied Biology and Environmental Science in School
  • History of working on large projects focused around environmental and sustainability issues
  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Experience working in different job sectors since high school
  • Science communication and knowledge of research processes
  • GIS and data management skills
  • Microsoft office and Excel

Affiliations

  • 7 years in Boy Scouts where I earned Eagle Scout, which involved a large community service project that required fundraising, presentation to the board of directors of the church I was helping, and a 5 week build project
  • 8 years in my Schools Music Program where our schools program won the state marching band championship twice, and were invited to the Macy's and Rose bowl parades
  • Involvement in Sustainable State club at Illinois State University where I participated in multiple sustainability projects on my campus
  • Projects completed with the Sustainability club and Disability awareness club at Joliet Junior College

Timeline

Zero Waste Team

Live Nation
03.2025 - 10.2025

Lab Assistant

Illinois State University
01.2024 - 05.2024

Stocker

Mariano's
03.2022 - 08.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Science

Joliet Junior College

High School Diploma -

Lincoln Way Central

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Illinois State University
Kevin Dion