Education

Geology, B. S. College of Charleston

Business Administration Minor August 2010- May 2014

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SPRING 2014 COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON GPA 3.186

Marine Geology Petrology • Mineralogy • Introduction to Seafloor Mapping • Structural Geology • Multiple Independent Studies • Paleobiology • Stratigraphy and Sedimentation • Introduction to ArcGIS • International Business • Leadership, Management and Society • Introduction to Marketing • Urban Economics

History, B. A. August 2010- May 2014

Experience

South Carolina Aquarium- Education Interpreter I March 2017- current

nProvide an exceptional visitor experience for guests of all ages while engaging them in daily shows, guided tours, and interpretation of galleries

nParticipate in outreach programs to educate students on local ecosystems and environments and the importance of conversation and preservation

nAssist in member and community programs, including school programs

Avocet Hospitality Group- Server, Banquet Captain, Bartender August 2014- July 2017

nManagerial duties included accessing keys and codes to better assist guests and other employees

nProvided hotel and outside guests with educational and enjoyable dinners

Teaching Assistant at College of Charleston August 2012- May 2014

nProvided fun and relevant ways for entry level students to learn the importance of geology

nAssisted in grading papers for geology professors

nAs an upper level geology assistant, I helped geology majors adapt information to help them with identification and preservation in the field.

Museum Docent at College of Charleston July 2012- May 2014

nProvided educational tours for groups of all ages, making billion year old natural history fun and relatable

nCarefully handled million year old artifacts to provide guests with the ultimate educational experience

Independent Research

Independent Study in Hyperspectral Mapping and Geochemical Analysis of Multiple Eruptive Phases of the Blue Dragon Lava Flow, Craters of the Moon National Monument

For this independent study, basalt samples were taken from multiple locations in Craters of the Moon National Monument in order to analyze and track the multiple eruptive phases of the Blue Dragon lava flow in the lab setting. Samples in the lab were broken down using a jaw crusher and grinding mill, then baked into pellets to be analyzed at the University of Washington based on XRF classification. The XRF classification told us the basalts erupted from the same magma source based on the depleted geochemistry.

Independent Study in Remote Sensing Techniques of Multiple Locations in the Western United States

The goal of this independent study was to become familiar with remote sensing techniques and image classification. My mission was to interpret MASTER data on ENVI using different sections of the electromagnetic spectrum, in order to classify important geologic features on images, including their mineral content.

Publications

Hyperspectral Mapping and Geochemical Analysis of Multiple Eruptive Phases of the Blue Dragon Lava Flow, Craters of the Moon National Monument - Nayel, A., Murdaugh, K., Peers, J., Chadwick, J.

Skills

Caris HIPS and SIPS 8.1 Certified, ArcGIS, Opito BOSIET certified, ENVI software, Interpreting MASTER data, MS Office Suite software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Ability to work with both Mac and PC systems, First Aid and CPR certified, mapping stratigraphy and morphology of rock units, interpreting analytical data, water quality testing and interpretation, use of soil borings and making interpretations of borings, field mapping, barrier Island surveying using GIS, GPS, and stadia rod, basic understanding of Caris Base Editor, use of a Vibracore, marine invertebrate fossil identification, analysis of paleobiological organisms, use of a spectroradiometer, use of a sein, oyster reef restoration

Leadership Involvement

Vice-President • Geology Club of College of Charleston 2013- 2014 • Organized events for groups of geology enthusiasts to give back to their environments and communities •

Treasurer • Geology Club of College of Charleston 2012- 2013 • Budgeted costs for club events and contributions

President • Interact Club of Beaufort High School 2009- 2010• Prearranged multiple community service events with national and local organizations • Held weekly meetings for over 100 members

Co-Editor-in-Chief • Eagle Source Newspaper 2008-2010• Completed weekly edits to prepare for a monthly publication of a school newspaper

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