Cooper O'Rourke
Research Assistant
orour111@uwindsor.ca
05/2022 – Present
University of Windsor
Research Assistant
- Process and rectify images from Coastie to map coastal change
- Use programs such as “ArcGIS Pro” and “Pix4D” for data processing
- Help collect sonar data offshore of multiple beaches at Point Pelee National Park
05/2022 – Present
University of Windsor
Glasshouse Geospatial Group
- Determine the change in spatial distribution of greenhouses in the Windsor-Essex region over a 20-year period (2000-2021)
- Develop a geodatabase using GIS software such as “ArcGIS Pro”
- Track the growth in acreage of the greenhouses to help address specific environmental and economic questions
- Digitize and update relevant information/ data related to each greenhouse
09/2018 – Present
Acali Place Marina
Lead Dockhand
- Maintain marina property
- Construct and repair docks and boardwalks
- Move and park boats ranging from 16 to 62 feet
- Repair, maintain, and install, boat systems including fuel, engine, plumbing, and steering systems
- Operate 40-ton hydraulic travel lift and 25-ton hydraulic trailer to launch and haul boats
- Operate off-road forklift and backhoe to move equipment and trailers around property
- Train and supervise new staff members
09/2019 - Present
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Honours) Concentration in Resource Management
2020
Georgian College
Marina Operator Safe Lifting
2016
Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Operators’ Card