Assistant High School
Resume:
Robert Allen Rush
Duluth, MN *5805
********@*.***.*** or ***************@*******.***
Objective:
I am looking for a career that is exciting, challenging, and will
provide an on-going opportunity for learning. I intend to use the knowledge
of Geology and Earth Science I have gained through study and research to
make meaningful and worthwhile contributions to my community while helping
to preserve the beauty and health of our natural resources and environment.
Work Experience:
-University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN 9/2008-5/2010
Teaching Assistant
As a teaching assistant at UMD, I taught laboratory sections of
Introductory Geology, Introductory Environmental Science, and
Geomorphology. I assisted professors with classroom responsibilities,
grading, tutoring, and student management.
Research Experience: Master's thesis- High resolution geochemical XRF
data from Elk Lake, Minnesota: A Holocene paleoclimate record from varved
lacustrine sediments. Research involved the use of X-ray Fluorescence
analysis, geophysical field/interpretive methods, and lacustrine sediment
coring.
-Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources, Washburn, WI 5/2006-
8/2008
Facilities Repair Worker II 10 USD/hour
I maintained the function and aesthetic of DNR properties in Bayfield
County including lakes, beaches, forests and roads. While on site, I
represented the DNR to the public and other agencies, conducted GPS mapping
of DNR properties, operated necessary tools and equipment including
chainsaws, ATVs, state vehicles, hand tools, hand held radios, with
training/certification in the use of ATVs, chainsaws, and CPR.
-Northland College, Ashland, WI 8/2006-
12/2006
Admissions Representative 12 USD/hour
I represented Northland College at college fairs, high schools, and
other related events recruiting potential students from diverse
backgrounds. I helped prospective students with the admissions process and
questions about Northland College and the community of Ashland, WI. This
position required frequent public speaking engagements from large to small
setting and travel throughout the Minnesota and Wisconsin regions.
Education:
University of Minnesota- Duluth, MN 8/2008-
9/2010
M.S. Geology - Limnology
GPA: 3.4 out of 4
Northland College- Ashland, WI 8/2002-5/2006
B.S. Geology
GPA: 3.15 out 4
Lubbock High School- Lubbock, TX 8/1999-5/2002
International Baccalaureate Degree
GPA: 3.2 out of 4
Awards and Affiliations:
Geologic Society of America- Member
Recipient of the Walker Scholarship-UMD
Boy Scouts of America- Eagle Scout
Placed 3rd at National Academic Decathlon Competition- Phoenix, AZ
2002
References:
Erik Brown Professor/Advisor-University of
Minnesota, Duluth
Phone: 218-***-****
Email: *******@*.***.***
Tim Davis Forester-Wisconsin Dept. of
Natural Resources
Phone: 715-***-****
Bob Gross Communications Specialist-Northland
College
Phone: 715-***-****
Email: ******@*********.***
Tom Fitz Professor-Northland College
Phone: 715-***-****
Email: *****@*********.***
Additional Information:
-I am able to meet any physical demands including walking long
distances, carrying heavy loads, and working outdoors in a variety of
conditions and for extended periods of time, travel (including over night
stays), etc.
- I am willing to relocate based on location of the job and future
career opportunities with the company.
-I have knowledge of several software packages including Microsoft
Office (with proficient knowledge of Excel), ArcGIS, and other Geology
related programs (Corewall, Analyseries, Arand, MODFLOW).
-I have specific/ unique knowledge of coring devices, augers, GPS
(including differential), stadia rods/ levels, Brunton pocket transit,
Munsell color charts, pebble counts, etc. for collecting and processing
sediment and soil samples/data, topographic mapping techniques and field
experience including basic land surveying.
-I have knowledge and understanding of the geological/ limnologic
processes and their impact on the morphology, chemistry, sedimentology,
etc. of a region, formation, or lake in question.
-I have strong verbal and written communication skills with
experience presenting to and/or instructing groups of various sizes, ages
and backgrounds on complex geological processes.
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