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OBJECTIVE
My aim is to obtain a position that utilizes my strong analytical and research background to assess the profitability and environmental impact of business decisions associated with energy supply, generation, and distribution.
EDUCATION
M.S. Environmental Engineering GPA: 3.70
University of Iowa Iowa City, IA August 2003
B.S. Civil Engineering, Environmental Option GPA: 3.51
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI December 2000
WORK EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH ASSISTANT University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
August 2001 – Present
* Assessed and reported results of a constructed wetland research project to faculty advisor, representatives from two independent environmental corporations, landfill advisory board and employees, and university faculty and staff.
* Performed field and laboratory studies to analyze the effectiveness of an aerated constructed treatment wetland, as determined by chemical and biochemical oxygen demand, pH, nitrate, nitrite, and ammonia concentrations.
* Presented results in thesis, Air & Waste Management Association's annual poster and paper competition, and one-hour seminar to environmental engineering faculty, staff, and students.
STAFF ENGINEER Johnson & Anderson Consulting Engineers, Waterford, MI
January – August 2001
* Wrote detailed reports for internal and external personnel regarding field data, firm recommendations, and client and inter-office meetings.
* Generated recommendations to municipalities regarding future water system upgrades based on economic analysis, water consumption history, water usage data, and use of computer modelling software.
* Designed and assessed storm and sanitary sewers, water mains, sidewalks, parking lots, stairways, water quality, pumps, and environmental feasibility for private, municipal, and non-profit clients.
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION RESEARCH INTERN University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
May – July 2000
* Analyzed pesticide concentrations in rural Iowa air through air sampling, soxlet extractions, rotational vaporizing, nitrogen sparging, and gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer.
* Prepared and presented a poster to multidisciplinary audience on the conclusions of the study formulated from field data and associated laboratory analysis.
METALLURGICAL LAB INTERN Diesel Technology, Grand Rapids, MI
May 1998 - August 1999
* Calibrated and designed a practical application of computer-assisted measuring device used to determine fuel injector radii, which led to $100,000 annual savings for Heat Treat division.
* Utilized Scanning Electron Microscopes, metallographs, x-ray diffraction machines, hardness testers, and cutting and polishing techniques to assist metallurgical engineers in determining the cause of failure of diesel fuel injectors.
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
* Teaching Assistant, CE 280: Introduction to Environmental Engineering Design Course (Fall 2000)
* Grader, CE 483: Water and Wastewater Treatment Design Course (Fall 2000) and CE 485: Solid and Hazardous Waste Management (Spring 1999)
* Vice President (11/97 – 12/98) and Rush Chairman (8/99-5/00), Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity
* Volunteer, United States Congressional Re-election Campaign
* Consultant, 053:157: Environmental Engineering Design Course (Fall 2002)
* Passed Michigan Engineer in Training (EIT) exam, January 2001
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