Erin E. Cardoza
Waltham
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Environmental Scientist
CDW Consultants, Inc.
Framingham
09.2025 - Current
- Evaluated compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
- Prepared comprehensive reports detailing findings and recommendations for clients.
- Coordinated project timelines and resources for efficient workflow management.
- Conducted permit analysis for existing facilities and proposed projects, and prepared Federal, state and local permit applications, including under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA).
Coach/Instructor
Grafton Girls Softball
Grafton
12.2025 - Current
- Developed practice plans to enhance team skills and performance.
- Mentored young athletes to build confidence and teamwork among players.
- Collaborated with parents to address concerns and share player progress.
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
- Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Biology Department
University of Rhode Island
Kingston
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Teach three 2-hour lab sections per week
- Help students understand assignments and answer questions in the Computer and Help room
- Prep lab for each section
- Create and grade student quizzes
- Monitor and provide feedback on student and undergrad TA progress
- Proctor 3 lecture exams per semester
- Provide feedback and suggestions to lab coordinator regarding the course and lab materials
Environmental Scientist
Avalon Consulting Group, LLC
Taunton
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Complete federal, state, and local permit applications for clients, as well as wetland permit applications
- Prepare environmental impact statements and assessments
- On-site consultant for test pits, rare plant species surveys, and tree identification and tagging
- Analyze scientific data and communicate results through technical reports and studies
- Develop testing protocols and complete field sampling for clients
- Used MassMapper and GIS to research site characteristics, zoning, regulatory overlays, and create maps
Education
Master of Arts - Marine Affairs
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT09.2021
Skills
- ArcGIS and Excel
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Organizational and interpersonal skills
- Report and presentation editing
- Youth mentoring
- Technical writing
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Compliance management
Awards
- 2025 Graduate Teaching Excellence Award: Introductory Courses, URI Biological Sciences
- 2019 Spring Semester Dean's List
- 2017 Fall Semester Dean's List
Leadership Service
- University of Vermont, Club Softball, Burlington, VT, Captain/Player Coach, 09/01/20, 05/01/21, Organized tryouts and selected new players for the season, Planned and ran practices and games, Managed team funds and conducted a fundraiser to help lower team dues
- Grafton Girls Softball, Grafton, MA, Coach/Instructor, 06/01/17, Present
Certification
EPA CGP Site Inspector Training
Timeline
Coach/Instructor
Grafton Girls Softball
12.2025 - Current
Environmental Scientist
CDW Consultants, Inc.
09.2025 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Biology Department
University of Rhode Island
09.2023 - 05.2025
Environmental Scientist
Avalon Consulting Group, LLC
06.2021 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Marine Affairs
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Vermont