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EDUCATION:
* Graduate work in Geology with geochemical focus, 2003-2005, Department of Geology and Planetary Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
* B.A. in Environmental Studies with Chemistry and Geology minors, 2003, Department of Geology and Planetary Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Excellent data collection and organizational skills, including field data and logs.
* Broad background in geology and chemistry including structure, stratigraphy, mineralogy and petrology, limnology, climatology, groundwater modeling, underground mining technologies, subsidence, and environmental, isotope, and organic chemistries.
* Excellent ability to communicate both orally and in writing including photos, sketches, and graphs.
* Field experience including drilling, well installation, contractor oversight, water sampling, surveying, core logs.
* Supervisory experience with contractors and student employees.
* Experience coordinating field activities and schedules with groups/other facilities.
* Familiarity with federal and state regulations.
* Two years experience in mining/reclamation including processes and mining related problems/disturbances.
* Extensive computer skills including Photoshop, Illustrator, DeltaGraph, IrfanView, ArcGIS, Global Mapper.
* Mine map interpretation skills including the use of blueprints, scans, aperture cards, and microfilm.
* Map geo-location using several coordinate systems.
* GPS data processing.
* Customer service experience.
WORK HISTORY:
* Geologist. 2006-present. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining, Pittsburgh, PA.
o Collect, scan, and process mine maps in order to assist in reclamation and permitting.
o Assist in hydrologic investigations for OSM and state agencies.
o Personally handle co-op agreements with four states maintaining significant oversight involvement.
o Organize extensive database of geologic information acquired from collected maps.
o Assist in the hiring and oversee the work of student employees.
* Instructor. 2007. Department of Geology and Planetary Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
o Sole faculty instructor for Geol 0870: The Planets.
* Government Contractor. 2006. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining, Pittsburgh, PA.
o Team member in OSM's mine map repository working to collect, scan, and process mine maps to assist in reclamation and permitting.
* Graduate Student Researcher. 2004. Department of Geology and Planetary Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
o Analyze lake sediment cores to obtain information such as wet and dry weights, density, organic, carbonate and residual percentages, trace metal content, biogenic silica content, magnetic susceptibility, and radiocarbon age.
o Perform statistical analyses on data.
o Interpret data and organize results into graph and chart formats.
o Keep detailed records of lab activities.
* Teaching Assistant. 2003-2005. Department of Geology and Planetary Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
o Plan and carry out weekly recitations including classroom presentations and laboratory experiments, quizzes and tutoring.
o Organize and carry out field trips.
o Class Assignments:
* GEOL 0871 Intelligent Life in the Universe – Fall 2005.
* GEOL 0870 The Planets – Spring 2005.
* GEOL 0060 History of the Earth – Spring 2005.
* GEOL 0860 Environmental Geology – Fall 2003 through Fall 2004.
* Paleoclimatology Laboratory Volunteer. 2002-2003. Department of Geology and Planetary Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
o Assist graduate students with their experiments.
o Prepare labs for experiments, order supplies, assist in field work.
* Student Employee. 2001-2003. University of Pittsburgh Copy Cat, Pittsburgh, PA.
o Provide copy/printing service through university requisitions and to the public.
o Oversee the work of newer student employees including payment transactions and requisition format.
AWARDS and GRANTS:
* University of Pittsburgh Grad Expo Poster Session Winner, 2004.
* Dean's List, 2003.
* Geological Society of America Meeting Student Travel Grant, 2003.
PRESENTATIONS:
* Cassidy, Brianne M.: History of Lead & Metal Contamination in Panther Hollow: Pittsburgh Urban Ecological Collaborative Research Working Group Science Meeting, May 24, 2007.
* Coyle, Paul R. and Cassidy, Brianne M.: Use of Pre-existing Coal Mine Maps and Drill Holes for Coal Bed Methane Exploration: Eastern Section, AAPG Meeting, October 8-11, 2006, Search and Discovery #90056 (2006).
* Cassidy, Brianne M., Abbott, Mark B., Rosenmeier, Michael F.: Trace Metals, Sources and Movement, in Pittsburgh Lake Sediments: University of Pittsburgh, Department of Geology and Planetary Science Colloquium, April, 2005.
* Cassidy, Brianne M., Abbott, Mark B., Rosenmeier, Michael F.: Trace Metals, Sources and Movement, in Pittsburgh Lake Sediments: Geological Society of America, Northeastern Section, Annual Meeting, March 14-16, 2005.
* Cassidy, Brianne M., Abbott, Mark B., Rosenmeier, Michael F.: Reconstruction of Pittsburgh's Recent Industrial History Using Lake Core Sediments: University of Pittsburgh Grad Expo Poster Session, 2004.
* Cassidy, Brianne M., Abbott, Mark B., Rosenmeier, Michael F.: Reconstruction of Pittsburgh's Recent Industrial History Using Lake Core Sediments: Geological Society of America, Annual Meeting, Nov. 2-5, 2003, Abstracts with Programs, p. 118.
References available upon request.
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