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, IL05-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Science
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL08-2023
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Way Central
New Lenox, IL05-2021
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