DANFIX CYRIACO D SOUZA
Houston, Texas 77054
Cell Phone: 832-***-****
Email: ********@**.***
OB JECTIVE
To obtain an internship or an entry-level position with a company that is focused on oil
and gas exploration. Here I will strive to
expand my knowledge base and grow with the company.
ED UCATIONAL QU ALIFICATIONS
University of Houston
Masters of Science, Geology, University of Houston, expected graduation December 2012
Geology GPA: 3.33
Thesis: Facies architecture and controls of a fluvial system, Ferron Notom Delta, Utah,
U.S.A.
Courses: 3D Seismic Exploration, Basin Modeling, Sequence Stratigraphy, Advanced
Tectonics and Sedimentation,
Rivers and Deltas, Terrigenous Depositional Systems, Petroleum Geochemistry, Field
Geology, Structural Geology,
Advanced Structure, Sedimentary Petrogenesis
Bachelor of Science, Geology, University of Houston, graduated December 2010
Geology GPA: 3.40 (Cum Laude)
SK ILLS
? Basic training in Kingdom SMT 8.5
? Experienced in Geographic Information Systems, especially ArcGIS
? Experienced in mapping, well log/ outcrop correlation, photomosaic interpretation and
sandstone petrography
? Well versed in Computer Applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
? Languages Spoken : English, Spanish, Hindi & Konkani; Arabic (Written)
RE SEARCH EX PERIENCEGraduate Research Assistant - Part time - University of Houston, Texas Jan 2011Present
? Structured curriculum for Historical Geology.
? Taught analytical concepts of geology to undergraduate students.
? Mapped channel belts, took vertical measured sections and created interpretive bedding
diagrams within the Ferron
Member of the Mancos Shale Formation, Utah.
Undergraduate Research Assistant - Full Time - University of Houston, Texas July 2010 -
August 2010
? Supervised repelling cliffs as well as undertook trenching for research purposes.
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WO R K EX PERIENCERestaurant Manager - Part Time - Cafe India, Sugarland, Texas August 2002 - July 2007
? Maintained inventory and expenses through accurate planning, purchasing and waste
reduction.
? Maintained quality control, investigated and resolved service complaints, ensuring
customer satisfaction.
? Supervised and trained newly recruited employees.
Texas Medical Rehabilitation & Pain Center, Houston, Texas August 2003 - Nov 2003
? Organized and created a new Filing System where the medical files were easily
accessible in the archives.
AC TIVITIESAND AW ARDS
? Poster Presenter at AAPG Expo Fall 2011
? GATF Fellowship, Award amount: $20,000+ January 2011 - Present
? Quantitative Sedimentological Laboratories, January 2011 Present
? American Association of Petroleum Geologists, November 2010 Present
? Houston Geological Society, October 2010 Present
? Dean s Honor List, University of Houston- Spring 2007, Spring 2010 and Fall 2010
? Academic Excellence Scholarship, Award amount: $18,000+ for 2 consecutive years - 2006
2008
? Engineering Merit Scholarship, Award amount: $4,500+ 2006 2007
? Academic Excellence Award, Dulles High School for 2 consecutive years - 2004 2006
? University of Houston, Honors College, 2006 Present
? Presidential Education Awards Program, Dulles High School, 2006
? National Honor Society, 2003 Present
VO LUNTEER EX PERIENCE
? University of Houston
? Fort Bend Women s Shelter (VIA National Honor Society)
? Reliant Stadium (VIA City Wide Club)
? Missouri City Library
RE FERENCES
Available upon request