Daniel O. Cukierski
abi7cc@r.postjobfree.com . 224-***-****
Des Plaines, IL 60018
EDUCATION
University of Illinois College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Urbana-
Champaign, IL
Bachelor of Science in Geology, August 2010
. Concentration in Earth and Environmental Science
. Senior Thesis-Techniques and Methods for Silicon Isotope Analysis of
Igneous Rocks from the
Hekla Volcano, S Iceland
. Obtained and interpreted isotopic data of silicon in igneous rocks
produced by the
Hekla Volcano, located in Iceland
. Presented data and interpretation at the Ninth Annual School of Earth,
Society, and Environment Research Review at the University of Illinois
. Geology Club Vice President, August 2009-May 2010
. Coordinated club meetings, camping trips, and social events
. Exam Proctor, February 2009-February 2010
. Collaborated with volunteers to produce questions for an earth science
exam and a fossil exam
. Dean's List
Elk Grove High School Elk Grove Village, IL
. Graduated with High Honors
. Student of the Quarter Award in Advanced Placement Chemistry
EXPERIENCE
University of Illinois, Department of Geology Urbana-Champaign, IL
Research Assistant-Isotope Geochemistry May 2009-August 2010
. Dissolved rock powder, handled and used hazardous organic and inorganic
chemicals, collected and interpreted isotopic and concentration data
. Experimented with various techniques to obtain isotopic data
. Proficient in the use of a mass spectrometer, spectrophotometer,
centrifuge, sonicator, and sonifier
. Laboratory work was conducted in a clean lab environment
Garrison Decorating Des Plaines, IL
Painter January 2007-August 2008
Oakton Community College Des Plaines, IL
Grounds Worker May 2007-August 2007
Field Work Areas
. Netherlands Antilles-Curacao ; Baraboo, WI; Branson, MO; Magnet Cove,
AK; Park City, UT
Interests
. Ice hockey, SCUBA diving, hiking, softball