Sam Nahli
Engineering Student
engineering
water
soil
environnment
internship
Driving License
Professional Status
Student
Open to opportunities
About Me
Future engineer. Motivated. Extensive experience in research, horticulture, and agriculture .
Able to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong listening, written, and verbal communication skills with diverse populations.
Fit and athletic- can work in all environments/weather.
Innovative and detail-oriented .
Able to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong listening, written, and verbal communication skills with diverse populations.
Fit and athletic- can work in all environments/weather.
Innovative and detail-oriented .
Research Assistant
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch, Summerland (BC)
May 2019
to August 2019
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada conducted a research project to evaluate the effects of different soil amendments and cover crops on the structure and chemistry of (soil health status), yield, fruit quality, condition plant nutrients, and plant health. This research project was led by Dr. Mehdi Sharifi. The vines studied are located in the Okanogan Valley (Summerland, Ok Falls, West Kelowna, and Oliver BC). This internship took place at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Research and Development Center in Summerland. This is the position of a research assistant. The work consists of performing various tasks related to the implementation of the research project, including the execution of the research project protocol, the collection, compilation and analysis of data, the writing of reports, the maintenance of systems irrigation and carrying out certain horticultural tasks.
Horticulturalist
Golden Acre Home & Design
April 2018
to August 2018
- As a horticulturist, I was responsible for maintaining trees and shrubs and keeping them healthy and beautiful. I also had to help clients to make good choices and give them advice and solutions for any problems with their plants or the design of their landscaping plan.
Research Assistant
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch, Sainte-Foy (Québec)
May 2017
to August 2017
- Participated in research project on the feasibility of using geothermal energy as a source of energy, heat exchange and dehumidification of greenhouses.
- The objective of the project was to cool and dehumidify the climate of the greenhouses, to keep the roofs closed, and to maintain a high carbon dioxide content. I was in charge of monitoring the data acquisition system, the climate control system, quantifying the yields and growth of the plants, and analyzing the behavior of the crop according to the treatments applied.
Horticulturalist
Contracted for the Calgary Zoo
May 2015
to August 2015
- Lead a group of gardeners to restore the Calgary Zoo green space after a catastrophic flood in the City of Calgary, and
initiated and managed the first Mosaïculture Event at the Calgary zoo.
Horticulturalist
Montreal Botanical Garden
May 2013
to August 2013
- Architectural planting and construction of artistic structures (Mosaïcultures)
- Landscape maintenance of diverse gardens
- Strove to create a pleasant environment that was safe and secure for both my co-workers and public visitors
- Worked in the greenhouses (propagation cutting, irrigation, reporting, and maintenance)
Horticulturalist
City of Brossard, Quebec
May 2014
to August 2014
- Urban forest maintenance: Planting, pruning, mulching, detection and treatment of tree diseases.
Gardener
Le relais des champs, Quebec
May 2012
to October 2012
- Planting and maintenance of trees lawns, annuals, perennials and shrubs.
- Watering
Agroenvironmental / Bioresource Engineering Degree (4rd year)
University Laval (science and Engineering Faculty / Agricultural and Food Science Faculty)
Since September 2015
Study of the management of resources- soil, water, and protection of the environment from a perspective of sustainable development. Designing machines and equipment for crop and livestock production systems. Management of agri-food processes and by-products.
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Horticultural Production and Environment Technology Degree
College of Joliette
September 2011
to December 2014
Practical classes in hortuculture, landscaping and production managment. Practicum in the greenhouse and nursery with an environmental and sustainable approach.
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French, English
Expert
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AutoCAD
Good
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Creo
Advanced
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Word
Expert
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Excel
Good
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PowerPoint
Expert
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MS-Project
Advanced
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Matlab
Intermediate
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Maple
Intermediate
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R-Commander
Advanced
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Python (learning in progress)
Notions
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Health and Safety for engineers
Expert
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First Aid and CPR (need to be updated)
Expert
- ASP Construction Safety card
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Composting
Advanced
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Irrigation system design
Advanced
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Drainage system design
Good
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Agricultural mashinery design
Advanced
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Environnemental enginnering
Good
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River bank, water and soil conservation
Advanced
