R. FORREST HOPSON

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Reno, NV 89503

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Cell: 775-***-****

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OBJECTIVE: Geologist

GEOLOGY SKILLS:

Lithologic log interpretation Geologic map and cross-section

Groundwater depth and quality interpretation interpretation

Groundwater monitoring and sampling Aerial photograph interpretation

Geological field mapping and investigations Strong writing and verbal communication

COMPUTER SKILLS

Software Applications Word, Excel, Power Point, Illustrator, Photoshop Elements, DH Logger

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

April 2007–September 2008

Geologist

CGS Personnel, Inc., Winnemucca, Nevada

Assigned to work at Great Basin Gold, Ltd. on a temporary basis. Consistently logged 200 -350 feet

core per day with logging software (DH Logger), collecting core samples for assaying where

necessary. Created geologic cross-sections, and edited drill core photographs with Illustrator and

Photoshop Elements.

February 2004–September 2006

Geologist

Geotemps, Inc., Reno, Nevada

Assigned to work at gold and silver mines on a temporary basis. Provided ore control services,

mapped geology in underground mine faces, logged drill core and reverse circulation drill samples,

collected ore samples for assaying, measured depths to water table in monitoring wells, collected

water samples from monitoring wells, measured rain gauge and evaporation tank levels. W rote

quarterly and annual environmental compliance reports for Nevada and Federal agencies .

April 2002–Present

Substitute Teacher

W ashoe County School District, Reno, Nevada Substitute Teacher

Covered for absent K–12 teachers in all subject areas. Duties included following lesson plans and

student safety.

October 2003–August 2005

On-call Teacher

Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center, Reno, Nevada

Covered for absent 9–12 grade teachers in all subject areas. Duties included following lesson plans.

April 2002–Present

Owner, Geologist

Geological Information Services, LLC, Reno, Nevada

W rote proposals for the purpose of funding geology interpretation projects for government parks.

Contracted services to Advanced Geologic Inc. and Tom Buqo Hydrogeologist, Inc.

January 2003–May 2003

Adjunct Geography Instructor

W estern Nevada College, Carson City, Nevada

Designed, prepared, and taught 3-unit physical geography course. Duties included developing exam

material and grading coursework.

August 2002–December 2002

Adjunct Geology Instructor

Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, Nevada

Designed, prepared, and taught 5-unit physical geology course. Duties included developing exam

material, leading field trips, and grading coursework .

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May 2002–August 2002

Assistant Geologist

Advanced Geologic Exploration, Inc., Chester, California

Participated in restoration project of Drakesbad Meadow, Lassen Volcanic National Park, California.

Duties included taking water temperature measurements from monitoring wells, streams, and cold

and hot springs; and logging soil samples obtained from the m eadow. Contract position.

January 2002–February 2003

Geologist

Thomas S. Buqo Hydrogeologist, Inc., Pahrump, Nevada

Participated in vulnerability assessment of public water wells for the Nevada Bureau of Public Health

Protection Services. Duties included documenting water well location with GPS receiver, determining

potential well contamination sources, and photographing wells, water tanks, and potential well

contamination sources. Contract, on-call position.

January 2001–October 2001

Geologist, Production Assistant

Seismo-Watch, Inc., Chester, California

Downloaded seismological data from the internet. Plotted data on regional earthquake report maps.

Revised internet web pages. Contract position.

January 1999–August 2000

Staff Geologist

Gorian & Associates, Inc., Thousand Oaks, California

Mapped geology of cut slopes and potential construction sites. Generated geological maps and

cross-sections. Logged and described subsurface soil and bedrock stratigraphy and structure in

exploration trenches and borings. Performed tests to determine the rate of groundwater percolation.

Reviewed aerial photographs of potential construction sites to determine site usage history and

identify potential geologic hazards. Determined geotechnical properties of soils.

November 1997–January 1999

Soil Technician

Pacific Materials Laboratory, Inc., Goleta, California

Logged and described subsurface soil and bedrock stratigraphy and structure in exploration borings.

Monitored placement of fill on grading projects. Determined relative soil dry density and moisture

content with nuclear gauge and sand cone. Determined geotechnical properties of soils.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Northwest Mining Association

Geological Society of Nevada

Geological Society of America

American Geophysical Union

SPECIAL TRAINING

MSHA Surface Training (April 2009)

MSHA Underground Training (December 2007)

Nuclear gauge certified (April 1997)

SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Grand Awards Judge for 2009 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

Reviewed manuscript for publication in 2005 Geological Society of Nevada Symposium volume.

Published author in recognized geologic journals

Presented research results at national meetings in both poster and oral format

Coorganizer of National Association of Geoscience Teachers Fall 2003 Field Conference and

field trip leader.

EDUCATION

M.S. in Geological Sciences, GPA: 3.63, California State University, Los Angeles

B.A. in Earth Sciences (Minor in Geological Sciences), California State Uni versity, Northridge

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