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OBJECTIVE
To apply my skills and experience to the field of environmental geology while gaining knowledge and experience as a Geologist in the field of Environmental Consulting
EDUCATION
University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
Bachelor of Science, Geological Sciences, August 2002
Emphasis: Structural Geology and Tectonics
Honors: Senior Thesis Structural Controls on Epithermal Mineralization in the Borialis District, NV, GSA Publication, Poster Presentation, GSA Convention, Reno NV, 2000
APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE
Geologist, AMEC, Honolulu, HI 07/06 – Present
Efficiently and diligently prioritizes and completes projects and tasks; Displays a willingness to take on additional responsibilities; Works for extend periods in stressful environments while maintaining a high quality of work; Capable of directing subcontractors and making decisions based on all available information
* Manages field sampling crews including multi-increment soil sampling and groundwater sampling
* Operates and manages a field laboratory utilizing a portable XRF analyzer capable of producing laboratory-quality analytical data
* Provides field oversight of subcontractors
* Collects GPS data and creates maps using a Trimble GeoXH handheld receiver running ArcPAD 7 and the Trimble GPSCorrect extension
Associate Geologist, GES Inc., Patterson, NY 06/05 – 06/06
Successfully organized and oversaw multidisciplinary environmental investigations and remediation projects in southern New York State; Demonstrated the ability to meet strict deadlines exemplified by two performance-based salary increases within the first year of employment
* Researched and summarized existing site information by means of extensive interaction with property owners and by searching all available official documentation
* Interacted extensively with state and local government agencies to ensure the fulfillment of all environmental and permitting requirements
* Performed field oversight, soil-sampling, indoor air-monitoring and drafting of contour maps and schematics to meet project requirements
* Regularly reported project status by written report and budget summarization
* Responsible for the organization and maintenance of the sample laboratory
Project Geologist, NAEVA Geophysics Inc., Congers, NY 06/03 – 06/05
Organized and managed subsurface geophysical investigations of dynamic scope in a wide range of site conditions throughout New York City and the surrounding Tri-State area
* Interviewed clients regarding site locations, conditions and survey requirements
* Estimated costs and logistical survey requirements to draft written job proposals
* Evaluated subsurface conditions including: locating utility pipes and conduits, underground storage tanks (UST's), depth to bedrock, contamination plumes, excavation boundaries, buried foundations, subsurface voids, landfill boundaries, unmarked graves, and unexploded ordinance (UXO)
* Operated electromagnetic instruments (Dynatel 2250, Subsite 950R/T, Geonics EM-31, EM-61, EM-61MK2, Fischer TW-6), magnetic instruments (G-856AX), and Sensors and Software Conquest (1,000 mHz) and NogginPlus (250 and 500 mHz) ground penetrating radar systems to delineate subsurface features
* Drafted scaled site maps of subsurface structures (Visio Technical 5.0, AutoCAD 2000)
* Reduced/analyzed geophysical data to summarize survey results by written report
GPS Technician, University of Idaho, Director John Oldow Summer 2001, 2002
Quality Assurance for GPS Field Project in the San Juan Islands, WA and Walker Lane, NV
* Assembled and performed onsite maintenance of geodetic GPS equipment (Leica)
* Located remote survey stations and markers in mountainous terrain
* Monitored GPS equipment and collected GPS data regarding intra-plate tectonic movement
Geological Intern, University of Idaho Research Project, Dr. Dennis Geist 08/01 – 09/01
Data interpretation for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute on a SCRIPPS Institution of Oceanography research vessel, Galapagos Islands, South Pacific
* Optimized data collection of side-scan and multibeam sonar systems
* Interpreted 2D and 3D sonar images of Pacific sea floor
* Recommended potential dredge targets to Chief Science Officer
* Sorted, processed and collected samples from dredge hauls for subsequent recording
Geological Intern, Idaho Geologic Survey through U. of I., Dr. Dennis Geist 09/00 – 01/01
Produced high quality polished XRF sample beads from rock samples
* Crushed, pulverized, melted, and polished rock samples
* Followed strict laboratory procedures to avoid sample cross contamination
* Developed work schedule to meet project deadlines
CERTIFICATIONS
40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification, 8-Hour refresher (4X), OSHA, valid to April 2008;
10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety & Health Training, 2006; DOT Hazardous Material Transportation Training, 2006; 8-Hour OSHA Supervisor Training, 2006; CPR/First-Aid, 2005;
LPS Safety Training, 2005; LPS Annual Refresher, 2006; NITON XRF Analyzer Training, 2006;
Applications of Geophysics in Environmental Remediation, AIPG Short Course, 2004
COMPUTER SKILLS
AutoCAD (LT, 12) ArcPad 7 Dat 61W, 31W
MS Office Surfer 8 EKKO Mapper/Pro
Power Point Geosoft Oasis Mantaj MAGMAP 2000
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