Kevin Hawkes
Hamburg
Summary
Motivated Environmental Management graduate with diverse experience in climate protection, sales, and horticulture. Currently pursuing a Master of Environmental Law to expand expertise in resources, energy law and environmental advocacy. Proven ability to excel in fast-paced environments while contributing to meaningful ecological initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Salesperson & Cashier
Drogerie Markt DM
Denzlingen
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Managed inventory and organized stock for efficient operations
- Processed online orders and ensured secure, timely delivery
- Delivered excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment
Intern in Climate Protection Management
City of Emmendingen
Emmendingen
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Supported climate protection initiatives, including public and educational events
- Contributed to municipal climate mitigation projects such as 'Energiehaus Emmendingen.'
- Administered grants and managed public relations task, specifically the processing of funding applications for the municipal advisory and funding program 'Energy House Emmendingen.'
- Organization of the city events such as 'Europe City Partnership Day' with participants from Ukraine, France, Poland, and England
- Coordination of the 'City Cycling' campaign
- Assisted in incorporating summer bus plan changes
- Customer Service: provided environmental, climate, and traffic, related aid through by phone or email
- Using GIS software to help determine eligibility for funding programs as well as using facilitating further questions to the necessary people or entities
- Editing and uploading new information (articles, upcoming dates) to the Energiehaus website using the web managing software Typo-3
- In the field assessment of the 'Kleine Gärten' (land plots), ensured owners were following laws and regulations of the land
- Developed skills in German
Horticulture Worker
Sunshine Garden Centre
Niagara-on-the-Lake
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Coordinated packing and distribution of online orders during Covid/peak seasons
- Delivered customer service in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
Education
Master of Studies - Environmental Law
Lewis & Clark Law School
Portland, Oregon, USA12-2025
Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management - Environmental Management
University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada04.2023
International Baccalaureate - Certificate Program
Ridley College
St. Catharines, Canada05.2019
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Customer service
- Zoom
- Social Media
- Organizational and planning skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
Personal Information
Nationality: Canadian citizen, German citizen, Permanent Resident of the Cayman Islands
Awards
- Dean’s List, University of Guelph, 2019–2023
- Entrance Scholarship, University of Guelph, 2019
- Ridley College Honour Roll, 2017–2019
- Royal Legion Speech Award, 2013
- First Class Honours in Piano, Royal Conservatory, Level 1
Volunteer Experience
- Assembled care packages for Gillian’s Place, supporting victims of gender-based violence.
- Prepared Christmas baskets for Out of the Cold, aiding homeless individuals.
- Participated in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award Program.
Leadershipandactivities
- House Captain, Ridley College, Oversaw student welfare, Organized events, Served as a student advocate
- Member, Girl Talk Guelph, Promoted equality, Created safe spaces for women and minorities
- Referee for Professor, Provided character references for academic recognition awards
Hobbies and Interests
- Swimming, Hiking, Camping, Skiing, Sailing, Piano
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Salesperson & Cashier
Drogerie Markt DM
01.2024 - 09.2024
Intern in Climate Protection Management
City of Emmendingen
06.2022 - 07.2022
Horticulture Worker
Sunshine Garden Centre
05.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Studies - Environmental Law
Lewis & Clark Law School
Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management - Environmental Management
University of Guelph
International Baccalaureate - Certificate Program
Ridley College
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