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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Thorough background in geology: carbonate sedimentology, basin analysis, petroleum geology, as well as multiple sedimentary, structural, and geophysical courses
* Integrated knowledge of different fields in multi-disciplinary projects
* Computer skills: Windows 98/2000/XP, Microsoft Office, CorelDraw9, ArcView, Adobe Photoshop, Sigma Plot, Minitab
* Excellent research, oral communication, and written communication skills developed through presentations of academic projects
* Strong independent worker; superb time management skills achieved while working on master's thesis
* Work well under pressure, enthusiastic about geology, diverse interests
EDUCATION
Candidate for Master of Science, Earth Sciences 2001 - 2003
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
Expected graduation date: December 2003
Thesis: Methane flux and carbon budget in an experimentally flooded wetland using stable isotopes and geochemistry
Seismic Basics, two day short course May 2003
Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists Conference, Calgary, Alberta
Bachelor of Science, Honours Geological Sciences 2001
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Thesis: Element dispersal from reactive acid tailings: uptake in biogenic carbonates
* Published in Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B, 2002
WORK EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant May 2002 – August 2002
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
* Planned field project and implemented set-up at remote field site in north-western Ontario (Experimental Lakes Area, Ontario)
* Improvised field sampling strategies as problems arose
NSERC Summer Research Student May 2001 – August 2001
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
* Prepared equipment and collected water samples for analysis at Experimental Lakes Area, Ontario
* Shared resources with other scientists at the field site to accomplish research tasks
NSERC Summer Research Student May 2000 – August 2000
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
* Planned field camp and project for undergraduate honours thesis
* Analyzed samples using XRD, SEM, and electron microprobe for thesis
* Developed research and writing skills
Research Assistant May 1999 – August 1999
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
* Organized field camp for trip to northern Manitoba
* Prepared thin sections of rock samples for classroom use
* Literature review for classroom use
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Graduate Student Bursary October 2003
Provost Faculty of Science Women's Incentive Scholarship December 2002
University of Waterloo Graduate Entrance Scholarship September 2001
NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship A September 2001
NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award May 2001
Bourse de Francofonds November 2000
Paul R. Beaudoin Memorial Award September 2000
NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award May 2000
CIM Scholarship March 2000
UMSU Scholarship and Bursary September 1999
Dr. George Brownell Memorial Prize September 1999
Douglass Bartlett Fahlgren Memorial Award September 1999
Irving Levi Prize in Geology May 1999
MEMBERSHIPS
Geological Association of Canada
Geological Society of America
Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
President of University of Waterloo Earth Sciences Graduate Association 2002
Accommodation chair for WIUGC Winnipeg 2001
Shift leader volunteer at Pan Am Games, Winnipeg 1999
Physical activities: hiking, canoeing, camping, and athletic training
Leisure activities: reading, knitting, cooking
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