Assistant University
Resume:
Keri Cooks Vi as
Miami, FL ***** kerivinas.weebly.com abpbes@r.postjobfree.com
Objective To use my mapping, structure, and geophysical skills to work as a geoscientist in the oil and
gas industry
Education University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
Master of Science, Geology and Geophysics, May 2013
GPA: 3.895/4.0
Thesis Title: Estimating Permeability of the Mariana Forearc Crust Using Pressure
Variations that Occur During Earthquakes
University of Texas at Austin Fort Valley State University
Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science
Geology Chemistry
July 2011 May 2009
Core Structural Geology, Sedimentary Rocks, Field Methods, Marine Tectonics, Geochemistry,
Field Geology, Comparative Sedimentology, Earth Surface Systems, Evaluation of Fossil
Courses
Platforms, and Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology.
Honors and AAPG Imperial Barrel Award Team, University of Miami, 2012
Achievements Cooperative Developmental Energy Program Scholarship, 2006-2011
Shell Drilling and Production Camp, 2010
The Pennsylvania State University Summer Research Opportunities Program 2007-08
Work University of Miami, Miami, FL
Experience 2011-2013
Research Assistant
Process downloaded CORK pressure and temperature data
Assist in preparation for offshore data downloads
Complete thesis for M.S. degree
University of Texas at Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences, Austin, TX
Summer 2010
USGS Edmap Program
Mapped five geologic units of the Mansfield Dam Quadrangle using ArcGIS
Created cross sections, measured sections and unit descriptions for the map area
Employed various field methods to create a geologic map of the area
Summer 2009
Research Assistant
Assisted in tsunami modeling research
Digitized high resolution maps of Kingston, Jamaica
Modeled and predicted tsunami wave patterns using Matlab
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Keri Vi as
Work Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA
2007- 2009
Experience
Lab Assistant
Continued Assisted in teaching lab (Geology & Chemistry)
Evaluated exams for Geology and Physical Science introductory courses
Penn State University, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, State College, PA
Summer 2007 & 2008
Research Assistant
Located earthquake epicenters occurring within the East African Rift System
Wrote research papers titled: Earthquake Locations in the Western Rift Valley,
Tanzania and Uganda, and Using the Gravity Method for the Exploration of
Platinum in the South African Eastern Bushveld Complex
Installed temporary seismic station in Mongu, Zambia
Participated in geophysics field school at The University of Witwatersrand in
Johannesburg, South Africa
Completed project using the gravity, resistivity, seismic refraction, and magnetic
geophysical methods in the South African Bushveld Complex
Presented research at Pennsylvania State University Symposium
Activities President, AAPG University of Miami Hurricanes Student Chapter, 2012 -2013
Vice President, Marine Science Graduate Student Organization, 2012 -2013
Member, AAPG PROWESS Committee, 2012-2013
Coordinator, RSMAS GEOTOPICS Seminar Series, 2011-2012
Member, Austin Habitat for Humanity, 2010-2011
Geoscience AAPG, GSA, SEG, NABGG
Technology Matlab, Trinity (petroleum system analysis software), ArcGIS, Kinex (source rock kinetics
software), Genesis (basin modeling software), Microsoft Office Suite
Publications Cooks, K., Earthquake Locations in the Western Rift Valley, Tanzania and Uganda; NABGG
Annual Conference, Programs with Abstracts, October 2008.
Cooks, K. Using the Gravity Method for the Exploration of Platinum in the South African
Eastern Bushveld Complex. NABGG Annual Conference, Programs with Abstracts, October
2007.
References John Dolson, Director; DSP Geosciences and Associates, LLC, Miami, FL
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Keir Becker, UM/RSMAS Professor, Miami, FL
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Denise M. Cox, AAPG Secretary; VP Storm Energy, Panama City, FL
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