Nighar Sultana

**** ****** ******, *** *****

Elmhurst, NY 11373

917-***-****

acbbgh@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging Environmental Scientist or Geologist

position where I can acquire more knowledge, experience, and

growth. Seeking to utilize and further advance my research,

analytical, database management, as well as presentation skills

to deliver success in every project we undertake.

SUMMARY: . Certified experience in ArcGIS.

. Skillful in Subsurface Analyst Tool (Aquaveo), ENVI, and

MODFLOW.

. Proficient with MS Office, Windows XP, MAC and the Internet.

. Experience in AutoCAD.

. Excellent oral and writing skills.

. Current OSHA 40 hour HAZWOPER certification.

. Active gym member for the past 5 years focusing on strength and

endurance.

EDUCATION: Master of Arts in Geology, 2008 - Present

Anticipated Date of Graduation - December 2013

Brooklyn College, The City University of New York, Brooklyn, NY

Cumulative GPA of 3.47 on a 4.0 scale

Master of Arts in Geography, 2011 - December 2012

Hunter College, The City University of New York, New York, NY

Cumulative GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale

Certificate in AutoCAD, September 2012 - December 2012

NYU, School of Continuing and Professional Studies

Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), 2008 - 2010

Hunter College, The City University of New York, New York, NY

Cumulative GPA of 3.42 on a 4.0 scale

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, 2002 - 2007

Hunter College, The City University of New York, New York, NY

Cumulative GPA of 3.23 on a 4.0 scale

Courses taken included:

Geophysics Introduction to Petroleum Geology

Contaminant Hydrogeology Geochemistry

Geostatistics Remote Sensing Environment

NYC Water Supply Urban Application in GIS

Environmental Site Assessment: Phase I

EXPERIENCE: GIS Engineering Technician, November 2013 to Present

National Grid, Hicksville, NY

. QC/QA Project - Identify discrepancies between hard copy circuit

maps to

GIS circuit maps and modify the discrepancies.

GIS Lab Assistant, January 2011 to June 2013 (Voluntary)

Brooklyn College, The City University of New York, Brooklyn, New York

. Developing and revising several new labs for Introduction to

GIS lab.

. Tutoring and assisting students with troubleshooting in GIS.

Geology Graduate Researcher, January 2008 - Present

Brooklyn College, The City University of New York, Brooklyn, New York

. Survey private wells with GPS.

. Develop geologic cross sections.

. Conduct geologic literature review, develop proposal,

present materials to interested NJ municipalities.

. Develop groundwater model using GMS and MODFLOW.

Server, January 2002 to Present

EJ's Luncheonette, New York, NY

. Greet and assist guests.

. Assist with guest requests and ensure guest satisfaction.

. Train incoming staff.

ACADEMIC

ACHIEVEMENTS: . MA in Geology Dissertation Title 2013 - Aquifer

Characterization of a Fractured Flow System Using Geographic

Information System and Groundwater Modeling System: A Case

Study of HUC 14 Subwatershed in Sussex County, NJ.

. Northeast Arc Users Group 2012 Annual Conference -

Presented research topic "Implementing Models and Tools for

Watershed Studies for the Future Management of Groundwater

Resources".

. Northeast Arc Users Group 2010 Annual Conference - Co-

presented with research advisor Professor Rebecca Boger on "A

Community Based Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) in

Nigeria".

. Geological Society of America 2010 Annual Conference -

First author in poster presentation on "Groundwater

Modeling for Sustainable Water Management".

. Northeast Arc Users Group 2009 Annual Conference - First

author in poster presentation on "Groundwater Modeling Using

GIS for Sussex County, NJ".

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