Mary Ackermann

**** ******** ** • Allen, TX ***** • 469-***-**** • acumck@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Apply extensive academic and practical laboratory experience in earth sciences and inorganic chemistry to a career in a challenging technical environment.

Education

Ph.D., Geology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas TX - expected graduation Aug. 2016

B.Sc., Geology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas TX - Departmental Honors - 2007

Assoc. Science, Collin County Community College, Plano, TX - magna cum laude - 2005

Professional Experience

Geologist Sept. 2013 – Present

MidCon Energy, Dallas TX

Actively identified, assessed, and pursued viable secondary oil recovery targets, using IHS PowerTools and Petra for production and geological analysis. As a well site geologist, coordinated with of a multitude of field service companies keep site work moving smoothly. Conducted in-house training sessions on geologic processing programs.

Geotech Intern Summer 2013

MidCon Energy, Dallas TX

Utilized IHS Petra to create projects, import and correlate well logs, construct maps and create cross sections. Created production summary reports to identify potential waterflood opportunities.

Teaching Assistant 2008 – 2013

Department of Earth Sciences, Southern Methodist University

GEOL 3472: Principles of Sedimentology – Developed laboratory curriculum, which covered identification and classification of sedimentary rocks, facies models, geologic cross sections, sedimentary petrography, and field methods.

GEOL 3451: Earth Materials – Instructed students in elementary crystallography, crystal chemistry, mineral properties and structures, and optical mineralogy and petrography.

GEOL 1315: Introduction to Environmental Science – Developed curriculum and instructed students in applying ecology, hydrology, and geology to understand major environmental issues.

Instructor 2012

Simmons School of Education, Southern Methodist University

EDU 6373: Earth and Space Science – Developed course curriculum to familiarize educators with the structure, function, and history of Earth systems, the solar system, and the universe.

Laboratory Manager 2006 – 2011

Auxiliary Geochemistry Laboratory, Southern Methodist University

Responsible for maintaining order and efficiency in an active stable isotope laboratory. Managed reagent and general supply inventory. Coordinated laboratory usage schedule to mitigate lab user frustration. Trained lab users in XRD, IRMS, EA, and high vacuum extraction techniques.

Volunteer Experience

Geology Club President: 2006 – 2009

Cub Scout Pack 407 Outdoor Coordinator: 2010 – 2012

Bolin Elementary School volunteer: (Periodically) 2005 – 2012

Daisy Girl Scout Leader: 2005 – 2006

Collin County Community College Tutor (History and Government): 2002-2004

Awards and Scholarsips

Graduate:

Goodell-Richards Graduate Teaching Award 2011

Geological Society of America Student Research Grant ($1500) 2008

Undergraduate:

SMU Dallas Area Community College Transfer Scholarship (Full tuition) 2005 – 2007

Collin County Community College Dean's List 2004

Publications

Milleson, M., Myers, T.S., Tabor, N.J. 2015. Permo-Carboniferous paleoclimate of the Congo Basin: Evidence from lithostratigraphy, clay mineralogy, and stable isotope geochemistry, Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, v. 441, p 226 – 240.

Milleson, M., and Tabor, N.J. 2008. Permian-Pennsylvanian climate from paleosols in north-central New Mexico, U.S.A. GSA Abstracts with Programs, v. 40, no. 6, p. 535.

Milleson, M., and Tabor, N.J. 2011. Geochemical analysis of lake sediments as a proxy for watershed urbanization, White Rock Lake, Dallas, TX. GSA Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 43, No. 5, p. 226.

Publications in preparation

Milleson, M., Geochemical analysis of soil and lake deposits as indicators of paleoenvironmental conditions: Examples from Texas, New Mexico, and D.R. Congo. Dissertation, Southern Methodist University.

Milleson, M., Tabor, N.J., Ferguson, K.M., Geochemical analysis of lake sediments as indicators of watershed urbanization, White Rock Lake, Dallas, TX: to be submitted to Journal of Paleolimnology.

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