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CAREER OBJECTIVE
Dedicated geology graduate pursuing a(n) environmental scientist, geologist or hydrogeologist position.
EDUCATION
M.S. in Geosciences, anticipated degree Summer 2004
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Emphasis: Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology
Thesis: Noble Gas Recharge Temperatures and Excess Air in Groundwater in Kaukauna, Wisconsin
3.5 G.P.A. out of possible 4.0
B.S. in Geosciences and Environmental Sciences and Minor in Biology, 2001
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Illinois
3.45 G.P.A. out of possible 4.0; 155 credit hours; Dean's List; Geology Club Leadership Council for 3 years
Recent Awards: First place co-winner of the 2003 Annual Wisconsin Chapter of the American Water Resources Association's graduate student poster competition; Chancellor's Academic Scholarship; and a full Graduate Assistantship at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
PERTINENT EXPERIENCE
Professional Experience: Technical writing, hydrogeological data interpretation, water chemistry, monitoring well installation, down-hole geophysical logging, aquifer tests, aquifer gas sampling, mapping and surveying, wetland identification and delineation, and soil classification and sampling.
Course Work: Physical Hydrogeology, Chemical Hydrogeology, Contaminate and Remedial Hydrogeology, Field Hydrogeology, Groundwater Modeling, Soil Science, Glacial and Pleistocene Geology, Aquatic Biology, GIS-GPS, Geomorphology, Environmental Geochemistry, Toxicology, Quantitative Chemistry, Mineralogy, Ecology, Structural Geology, Calculus I & II, and Programming
Computer Skills: Microsoft and WordPerfect Suites, Groundwater Vistas (MODFLOW), PHREEQC, CorelDRAW, Surfer, Excel, Quattro Pro, ArcView, AQTESOLV, web related work, and databases
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Quality Control
2002 to present, IBCC Industries, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Responsible for quality inspection and collection of data used in capability studies. Possesses ability to see and excel beyond manager's expectations and continually desires more responsibilities.
Teacher's Assistant
2001 to 2003, Mineralogy, Petrology, and Physical and Historical
Department of Geosciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Surpassed requirements in lab and classroom settings. Honed scientific and presentation skills.
Recruiter
2001 to 2001, Department of Geology, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Illinois
In charge of new recruiting program, created database and website, and was primary contact with prospects. Was instrumental in persuading and recruiting students who were undecided about colleges.
Teacher's Assistant
1997 to 2000, Introduction to Geology and Sedimentology & Sedimentary Petrology
Department of Geology, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Illinois
Responsible for creative instruction, evaluation, and lab preparation. Managed 28+ students in classroom. Excellent presenter of complex ideas to people of differing backgrounds.
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