Assistant Lab
Resume:
James Haklar
Coopersburg, PA **036
August 19, 2011
Terracon
Columbus, OH 43230
To Whom It May Concern,
As I was researching post-graduate opportunities, I came across the
description for the Environmental Field Professional position at Terracon.
I have my B.S. in Geology from Dickinson College and graduated on May 22,
2011. Based on my background in the earth sciences, and interest in
geology related field and lab work, I am submitting my resume for the
Environmental Field Professional position.
My interest in the geologic sciences is based in part on field work I was
able to complete at Dickinson College. I spent two weeks in southern
Iceland applying surveying and sampling techniques in the field, followed
by detailed analysis in the lab. This research taught me not only the
importance of collecting data in the field and lab, but also how to
communicate the results through both oral presentations and written
documents. I believe my experience could be directly applied to Terracon's
services because I recognize the importance of excellent field and
analytical work, as well as proper communication.
In addition to my geology major I also completed several chemistry classes,
which provided the foundation of my lab skills. This combination of both
lab and field work taught me the importance of collecting accurate and
precise data at multiple levels of analysis. I have some proficiency in
using equipment including SEM, XRF, and XRD. I have travelled to Iceland
and San Francisco for research, and I am more than comfortable travelling
when required.
I believe my educational experiences, and interest in field and analytical
work would make me a valuable addition to Terracon. I would appreciate the
opportunity to further discuss with you the Environmental Field
Professional position. You can contact me at 484-***-**** or
*******@*****.***. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
James Haklar
Enclosure: Resume
James P. Haklar
5493 Wagner Road .Coopersburg, Pennsylvania 18036 . 484-***-**** .
*******@*****.***
EDUCATION
B.S. Geology (2011) Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Thesis: Geochemical and Thermodynamic Constraints on the Source
Region for the 2010 Fimmv r uh ls Eruption.
Thesis Advisor: Benjamin R. Edwards
RELAVANT ACADEMIC COURSES
Foundations of Chemistry w/ Lab, Planet Earth w/ Lab,
Synthesis/Reactivity I w/ Lab, Synthesis/Reactivity II w/ Lab, Global
Climate Change w/ Lab, Modern Chemical Analysis w/ Lab, Mineralogy w/
Lab, Petrology w/ Lab, Oceanography w/ Lab, Sedimentology and
Stratigraphy, Chemistry of Earth Systems w/ Lab, Earthquakes and
Society, Chemical Biology, Field Geology, and Independent Research
(above thesis).
RELAVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Earth Science 142: Earth History, January 2011 to
May 2011.
Teaching Assistant, Earth Science 141: Planet Earth, August 2010 to
December 2010.
Tutor for Earth Science 141: Planet Earth, Fall 2010.
DICKINSON COLLECE ACTIVITIES
Geology Club, August 2008-May 2011, President August 2010 to May 2011.
Tritons: Admissions Volunteer Group, August 2007 to present and
Leadership Board Member August 2009-May 2011.
Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, March 2008 to present, positions held:
Secretary, Philanthropy Chair, and Treasurer.
Disaster Action Team: Red Cross Volunteer, February 2008 to December
2009 and Team Leader February 2008-December 2009.
Alpha Lambda Delta first-year Honors Society, April 2008 to May 2009.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
X-Ray Fluorescence, X-Ray Diffraction, Scanning Election Microscopy-
Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy, and Ferrous Iron Titration,
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe
Illustrator
FIELD EXPERIENCE
2010 Two weeks at Fimmv r uh ls, Iceland and other locations in
Southern Iceland.
ABSTRACTS
2010 Haklar, J., Edwards, B.R., and Gudmundsson, M.T., 2010, Snow-ice-
tephra-lava interactions during the 2010 Fimmv r uh ls eruption.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2010 Member of American Geophysical Union.
REFERENCES
Professor Sarah Sherwood
Environmental Studies
University of the South
735 University Ave.
Sewanee, TN 37383
***.******@*****.***
Professor Benjamin R. Edwards
Associate Professor of Earth Sciences (2002).
Kaufman Building Room 139
Carlisle, Pa 17013
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