1. LARISSA ZESCH 1
Resume of
Larissa Marie Zesch
Address: 149/1 Braybrooke Street; Bruce, ACT 2761
Email: larissa.marie_15@hotmail.com
Phone: 0413 714 827
Linked in: https://au.linkedin.com/in/larissa-zesch-5b6171a6
Professional summary
I am highly motivated young career driven industry professional with a passion for making a
positive contribution to the environment sector. I have a strong interest and knowledge in
environmental science and sustainability, and sound analytical, research and communication
skills that I would like to utilise and further develop in a graduate role within the environmental
science field.
Educational Background
Bachelor of Science (Environment)
Griffith University: 2013-2015
GPA Final Year: 5.25 (scale of 1-7, where 7 is the highest)
Specialisations: Sustainability
Key Subjects
Anthropological perspectives (Distinction)
Development and Indigenous People (Distinction)
Resolving Environmental Issue (Distinction)
Topics in Environmental Science (Distinction)
Science Revealed (Distinction)
Environmental Politics and policy (credit)
Key Skills
Effective time management, organisation, multi-disciplinary and critical thinking, leadership,
working under pressure to meet deadlines, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, independent
judgement, written communication.
Professional Experience
Environmental monitoring assistant: Oxley Creek Catchment Association- 2015
Research collection and field study: Oxley Creek – 2015
Water monitoring, Brisbane City Council/ Oxley Creek Catchment/ Healthy Waterways – 2015
Professional Skills
 Unique Interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving
 Proficient in GPS mapping, ARC GIS, SAS program

2. LARISSA ZESCH 2
 Highly developed analytical and research skills (result of degree and internship)
 Ability to adapt my knowledge and skills, quickly and effectively to suit either field, lab or
office requirements
 Reliable and committed team member
 Leadership skills
Professional Employment History
Internship, Oxley Creek Catchment Association (OCCA) 2015
Assistant Environmental Monitor
Skills acquired
 Creek bed restoration and rehabilitation, plant identification skills,
 Development of GPS/GIS monitoring system to track extent and nature of restoration
work. Industry engagement to mitigate pollution issues
 Strategic planning and environmental monitoring
 Development of local scale confluence of assets map highlighting targets from BCC.
Certificates and Additional training
Lab safety certificate - 2015
RSA – 2015
CPR qualified – 2012
Certificate 3 in hospitality: Brisbane North Institute of Tafe – 2010
Employment History
Helping Hand Group / Ezy Bidz - 2015
Casual Event staff/ Auction assistant: Brisbane, Queensland
Skills acquired:
Team work and leadership
Good communication with staff and customers’
Ability to multitask and work under pressure during the event.
The Pantry Café – 2010- 2013
Part time Waitress/ Front of house: Brisbane, Queensland
Skills acquired:
Providing a consistently high standard of customer service
Work effectively as part of a productive team
Achievements
2011 Selected for Xtrata mining engineering placement – 3 week project working with
engineers to reduce truck cycle times, project findings were presented to board of engineers at
conclusion of placement.

3. LARISSA ZESCH 3
2010, 2011 Queensland Girls State Hockey– Team gained first and second place overall in
the Interstate hockey competition
2005-2011 Clarinet – Played clarinet as part of primary and high school instrumental music
programs and stage band
Skills and attributes
 Effective written communication skills, including writing clear and concise reports (As
demonstrated by gaining high levels of achievements for all university assignments)
 Strong oral communication skills (developed through regular oral presentations
throughout selected university courses)
 Highly developed research and analytical skills (developed through research projects at
OCCAand degree projects)
 Ability to communicate with people at all levels (gained through 5 years of Customer
service and hospitality roles Pantry café, Ezy bidz, Helping Hand group, I love lights
décor)
Professional Membership
2014- Current Student member, EIANZ
Community Activities
2015 Member, Griffith UniversityNetball team– Member of the social sporting team
2011, 2012, 2013 Bridge to Brisbane – Griffith University Representative
2008-2010 Clean up Australia Day – Active participant through scouting group and
volunteering
Referees
Phil Gunasekara
Oxley Creek Catchment Association Project
Manager
Internship supervisor
Phone: 07 3278 299
Email: p.gunasekara@gamil.com
Monica Seini
Griffith University Nathan Campus Lecturer
Course Convenor/ Lecturer
Phone: 07 37353649
Email: m.seini@griffith.edu.au
Julia Tossello
Helping Hand Group Event and Account
Manager, Queensland and NT
Manager
Phone: 07 3277 446
Email: Julia.tosello@helpinghand.com.au