Lucia Wert
Charlotte
Summary
Seeking hands-on roles supporting ecosystem monitoring, conservation, and restoration. Focused on water-related environmental science, fieldwork, and applied chemistry. Adept at data analysis, field data collection, GIS mapping, scientific writing, and collaboration with mentors, peers, and community initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
11.2025 - Current
- Enforce safety protocols for up to 100 patrons during shift
- Successfully complete biweekly skills workshops
- Respond to potential hazards within 3 seconds while on stand
- Maintain clean and organized facilities
Undergrad Research Scholar (Walter Research Group)
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Synthesized and characterized 12 new thiazolothiazole derivatives for potential cell membrane dyes
- Collected and analyzed chemical data using UV-Vis, NMR, MALDI, and column chromatography
- Maintained accurate documentation for grant-funded research
- Collaborated with faculty and graduate students on project objectives
- Developed and presented a research poster summarizing findings
Earth Science Preceptor
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Supported course operations for a lecture of 150+ students through grading and attendance tracking
- Created review materials and led study sessions for introductory Earth Science course
- Assisted students in accessing academic resources offered by the university
Education
B.S. - Earth & Environmental Sciences
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2026
B.A. - Chemistry
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2026
Skills
- ArcGIS Pro coursework
- Spatial analysis
- Map visualization
- Water sampling
- Macroinvertebrates for water monitoring
- pH meter use & calibration
- Field notes
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Scientific documentation
- Comfortable working outdoors in varied terrain and weather
Accomplishments
Undergraduate Poster Award at NC PhotoChem Research Conference
Certification
Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
Timeline
Lifeguard
UNC Charlotte
11.2025 - Current
Undergrad Research Scholar (Walter Research Group)
UNC Charlotte
06.2025 - 07.2025
Earth Science Preceptor
UNC Charlotte
01.2023 - 05.2025
B.A. - Chemistry
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
B.S. - Earth & Environmental Sciences
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Relevant Coursework
Water Resources, Watershed Science, Freshwater Ecosystems, Field Methods, Fundamentals of GIS, Programming for GIS Applications, Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Directed Undergraduate Research (1+ years in Walter Research Group; continuation of Undergrad Research Scholar)