Project Assistant
Resume:
Stephen James
Lafayette, CO **026
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OBJECTIVE: A position where I can implement my ability to maintain and
analyze large and complex data bases, while utilizing cutting edge hardware
and software.
EDUCATION
M.S. Geology, August 2008 GPA: 3.9/4.0
Thesis: "Volcanic Processes Inferred from GPS Geodesy, Dominica,
Lesser Antilles"
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
B.A. Anthropology, Minor: Geography, December 2004 GPA:
3.6/4.0
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
COURSEWORK
Graduate: Geomorphology, Stratigraphic Principles and Practices,
Tectonics, Geophysics, Sedimentary Petrology, Stratigraphy/Sedimentation,
Historical Geology, Introduction to GPS.
Undergraduate: College Physics I-II, University Chemistry I-II, Calculus I-
III, Mineralogy, Igneous/Metamorphic Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks, Structural
Geology, Geology Field Camp, Introduction to Raster GIS, Vector GIS,
Principals of Remote Sensing, Introduction to Cartography, Computer
Mapping.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Operating Systems: DOS, Windows 3.1/95/98/2000/ME/XP/Vista, Linux (Ubuntu)
Software: Autocad, Macromedia Freehand, IDRISI Kilimanjaro, ESRI (ArcMap,
ArcView), MATLAB, Google Earth, GMT, VI, Simplex, RNGCHN, Spytrans,
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Publisher, Frontpage),
Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Distiller), GIMP, Inkscape
GPS: Kinematic and static high precision GPS
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Applied Rock Physics for Geologists and Geophysicists - Tad M. Smith
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, Fayetteville, AR, August 2007-August 2009
Conducted a month long GPS Geodesy campaign consisting of 26 sites located
on 10 islands in Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands.
Transformed GPS data points gathered in Dominica during a June 2007 field
campaign into a new Caribbean Reference Frame in order to obtain residual
velocities of sites surveyed during prior campaigns. Created maps to
display these velocities using GMT.
Aided in the preparation of equipment for a GPS Geodesy field campaign in
Nicaragua.
Redefined eastern Caribbean specific Flicker Noise for GPS error
calculations.
Graduate Assistant, Dominica, June 2007-July 2007
Taught use of survey grade GPS equipment to students.
Led a team of students during a GPS Geodesy field campaign in Dominica.
Aided with the design of research projects, carried out by undergraduate
students, which were based on data collected during the Dominica field
campaign.
Teaching Assistant, Fayetteville, AR, January 2006-May 2007
Hands on teaching in General Geology Labs.
Designed tests and quizzes for the classes I instructed.
Occasionally gave large hall lectures for absent professors.
Lab Technician, Boulder, CO, October 2009-Present
Preparation of lab samples for storage.
Splitting samples in preparation for analysis.
Identifying foraminifera species under a microscope.
AWARDS
Chesapeake Energy Graduate Fellowship (Fall 2007-Spring 2008)
Jack Mussett Scholarship (Spring 2007)
Peppard Scholarship (Spring 2006)
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Nicaragua (January 2007): I was a junior member of a team during a two
week field campaign. During this time I learned the procedures and
practices involved in campaign GPS geodesy.
Dominica (June 2007): I was a leader of a team on a month long field
campaign. On this project I led a team of undergraduates, teaching them
how to perform campaign GPS geodesy. I reported to a project leader at the
end of the day, but during the day I was in charge of a team and ensuring
that we accomplished the day's workload.
Puerto Rico and British Virgin Islands (September/October 2007): I
conducted a month long field campaign, wherein I was responsible for the
entire project. I was the only person assigned to work on this campaign,
and as such was in charge of virtually aspect of the project as well as
being responsible for completing all of the work and ensuring high quality
data.
Northern Lesser Antilles (May/June 2009): I planned and carried out a
month long GPS field campaign, wherein measurements were taken at 16 sites
on 8 islands in the northern Lesser Antilles. I planned and carried out
all aspects of this project and taught an undergraduate how to use survey
grade GPS equipment in the field.
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