Travis R. Eddy

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631-***-****

PROFILE

Recent graduate who is skilled and knowledgeable in all geologic sub-divisions, with an inquiring mind for

oceanography, coastal processes, and sedimentology. Outgoing and high energy personality with excellent verbal and

written communication skills. Trained in problem solving and conflict resolution. Seeking employment from a

professional company in need of a proficient entry level geologist.

EDUCATION

The University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Geology May 2014

Relevant Courses

• Mineralogy and Petrology • Oceanography

• Geological Field Methods and Mapping • X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis

• Sedimentology and Coastal Processes • Volcanology

• Structural Geology • Natural Hazards

Relevant Skills

• Accurate mineral, rock, and fossil identification • Adept core sampling and sediment investigation

• Comprehensive petrogenesis interpretation • Conscientious at sampling and testing of soil and water

• Dexterous geological and environmental mapping • Sophisticated natural disaster prevention and mitigation

• Erudite stratigraphic column analysis • Precise flooding and erosion vulnerability demarcation

Technical Skills

• MATLAB • Itrax XRF Core Scanner

• Microsoft Office • Particle Analysis Camsizer

• Visual Basic for Applications • Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom

• Geographic Information Systems • Stereographic and orthographic projection

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Lake Ryuuoo Sediment Cores – Independent Study at The University of Massachusetts Amherst Spring 2014

• Prepared sediment samples and logged grain size, grain distribution, and dry bulk density data

• Located major geologic events such as storms and tsunamis within the straigraphic column

Tidmarsh Farms, Bartlett Pond, Whitehorse Beach – Plymouth, Massachusetts October 2013

• Collected numerous core samples using various boring techniques and equipment

• Surveyed the beach and created various cross sectional profiles

• Correlated age with depth in core based on recent major geological events

• Preformed geochemical tests and determined source of pollution in Bartlett Pond

• Wrote code in MATLAB for project calculations and grain size distribution curves

Davis Mine – Rowe, Massachusetts October 2013

•Collected data on well water including temperature, pH, water table depth, and total dissolved solids

•Surveyed well area and created a topographic map

•Constructed various other contour maps based on collected well water data

ACHIEVEMENTS

Golden Key Award – High school honor June 2009

• Participated in extracurricular sports all throughout high school while maintaining exceptional grades

Eagle Scout - Highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America March 2009

• Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges and demonstrating Scout Spirit through the Scout Oath

and Law, along with an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages

Order of the Arrow - The national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America July 2005

• Bestows recognition on scouts selected by their peers as best exemplifying the ideals of Scouting

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