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Jacqueline Patterson

@jacquelinepatterson

Project Coordinator at High Country Engineering, managing permitting workflows and improving project operations with Notion, ClickUp, and Microsoft 365.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a role where technical understanding, clear communication, and systems thinking are essential to day-to-day work.

At High Country Engineering, I coordinate day-to-day operations for wastewater, water, erosion control, and related infrastructure projects. I manage permitting workflows and agency correspondence, track timelines and budgets, and prepare internal budget summaries.

I also handle QuickBooks accounting, HR and onboarding, and communication between engineers, clients, and regulators. I build and maintain workflows in Notion, ClickUp, and Microsoft 365, and assist with document preparation and light AutoCAD edits.

At the USDA Forest Service – Southern Research Station, I edited, designed, and produced scientific publications and electronic materials to agency and Government Publishing Office standards. Earlier, as a Technical Science Writer/Editor, I worked with scientists to turn research into clear, accessible articles, web content, and factsheets.

My background also includes donor prospect research at Ceres Inc. and undergraduate research across earth and atmospheric science, chemistry, and astronomy. I contributed to peer-reviewed publications through Indiana University and the Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Coordinator

Current

High Country Engineering

Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Coordinate day-to-day operations for a small civil engineering firm, managing permitting workflows, project timelines, budgets, and client communication. Handle accounting tasks in QuickBooks, HR, and onboarding, and improve internal efficiency with Notion, ClickUp, and Microsoft 365.

Project Coordination Permitting Quickbooks Notion ClickUp Microsoft 365 Autocad Client Communication Records Management

Editorial Assistant

USDA Forest Service – Southern Research Station

Mar 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 6 months)

Edited, designed, and produced scientific publications and electronic materials in compliance with Government Publishing Office and agency standards. Supported researchers by preparing documents for publication, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility.

Editing Document Design Adobe Acrobat Professional Scientific Publishing Accessibility

Technical Science Writer/Editor

USDA Forest Service – Southern Research Station

Feb 2023 - Feb 2024 (1 year)

Edited, reviewed, and published articles, blog posts, web content, and factsheets translating scientific research into clear, plain-language materials. Worked directly with scientists to ensure technical accuracy while meeting agency communication standards.

Science Writing Editing Plain Language Writing Web Content Communication Skills

Development Intern

Ceres Inc.

Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 (2 months)

Researched and organized donor prospects using Salesforce to support development and fundraising initiatives. Assisted with preparation for donor events and proposed a sustainability-focused project for internal consideration.

Salesforce Research Fundraising Event Planning

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indiana University

Bachelor of Arts, Earth and Atmospheric Science

Activities and societies: Undergraduate research across earth & atmospheric science, chemistry, and astronomy; contributed to peer-reviewed publications through Indiana University and the Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Earth and Atmospheric Science. Conducted undergraduate research in earth and atmospheric science, chemistry, and astronomy, including climate and geoengineering model review and Python-based computational analysis.