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Zihui (Vicky) Gao

International Student, F1 Visa Status

979-***-**** 2335 Trace Meadows

ac0wk1@r.postjobfree.com College Station, Texas 77845 OBJECTIVE

• Seeking a full time position in the oil and gas industry EDUCATION

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Master of Science in Petroleum Geology Expected Graduation: Dec 2017

• Overall GPR: 3.7

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geology Graduation: Dec 2014

• Major GPR: 3.52

RELAVENT EXPERIENCE

Imperial Barrel Award (IBA) – Third Place in Gulf Coast Region 2017

• Interpreted 2D and 3D seismic sections and computed attributes to evaluate hydrocarbon potentials

• Generated geological maps and cross sections to evaluate mature play types and prospect modeling

• Conducted petrophysical calculations and risking analysis to evaluate and rank each prospect Texas Oil and Gas Institute May 2017- Aug 2017

• Well log and geochemical evaluation of Wolfcamp through Spraberry of the Midland Basin

• Reservoir characterization using 3D geo-cellular model TAMU, Teaching Assistant (Geologic Field Camp) May 2016 - June 2016

• Guided students in comprehending local geological concepts and regional deformation history

• Generated geological maps and cross sections as grading keys TAMU, Teaching Assistant (Petrology, Field Methods, Historical, Physical Geology) Aug 2016 - Current

• Assisted faculty by performing teaching related duties, such as teaching undergraduate lab sessions, preparing, giving and grading exams

• Utilized microscopes to identify minerals under thin sections

• Guided students through field mapping techniques, structure analysis and the tectonic history Hess Corporation, Geotechnician Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

• Completed Gunton Nesson Anticline prospect analysis by doing well correlation, porosity and Sw calculations and incorporating, regional geology, seismic attributes and petrophysical analysis

• Geologically evaluated Gunton oil and gas fields and prepared economic evaluation for oil and gas leads

• Collaborated with multiple teams through using software such as ArcGIS, Petra, Petrel, Spotfire, and Trinity to compile large set of data for geological, petrophysical, and engineering analysis

• Working with regional team to do detailed sequence stratigraphy mapping in the Williston basin

• Translated numerous Chinese progress reports and data sheets in fields of geology, geophysics, petrophysics, drilling and completion, and reservoir engineering in a timely manner TAMU, Differential Equation Grader Sep 2013 - Dec 2014

• Prepared keys for all quizzes and tests, suitable for posting if instructor desired

• Graded all submitted homework, quizzes, matlab codes, and tests following guidelines Gao 2

RESEARCH

• Master’s thesis: The Temporal Evolution of Sediment Sources into the Delaware Basin, West Texas

• Using provenance to understand the stratigraphy, regional tectonic history, and basin architecture

• Gao, Z., and Perez, N. D., 2017, Temporal Evolution of the Sediment Sources into the Delaware Basin, West Texas. Oral presentation at Geological Society of America – South Central Section (T15-2)

• Assisted a graduate student with research based on the topics of: Paleo-environmental Controls on Diagenesis and Total Organic Carbon Distribution in the Eagle Ford Formation by point counting and petrographic mineral identification Early Diagenetic Carbonate Cementation Promoted by Iron Reduction on a Middle Permian Submarine Fan by point counting and conducting analysis using X-Ray Florescence Machine

• Undergraduate research and abstract writing on Nutrient Seeding by Volcanic Ash in the Eagle Ford AWARDS

• 2nd place in the TAMU Student Research Week oral presentation 17’

• 3rd place in the TAMU Geology and Geophysics research symposium oral presentation 17’

• 2017 AAPG Grants-in-Aid recipient

• Permian Basin Geophysical Society Scholarship 16’-17’

• Marathon Oil Scholarship 16’-17’

• Faye & Eddie Gray Endowed Scholarship 13’-14’

• Houston Oil and Minerals - Geology Scholarship 13’-14’

• Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ray Scurlo Scholarship 14’-15’ SKILLS

• Certified in Fundamentals of ArcGIS for Petroleum Industry

• Completion in AAPG Practical Salt Tectonics Course and understood the process and styles of salt - related deformation as well as the exploration and development of hydrocarbons in salt basins

• Familiar with geological software such as Petra, Petrel, and Trinity

• Basic training in engineering software: Spotfire

• Computer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of applications: proficient in Microsoft Office programs and received formal training in Excel

• Bilingual: fluent in Chinese, Mandarin (native language) and English SELECTED LEADERSHIP

AAPG (American Association of Petroleum Geologists), Member Jan 2013 - Current

• Attended monthly meetings

• Participated in field trips

G&G (Geology & Geophysics) Society, Social Chair, Member Jan 2016 - Current

• Planned and ran social events committee of G&G

• Delegated and lead committee members

• Chaired meetings of the social events committee

Asian American InterVarsity, Small group leader Aug 2012 - Dec 2014

• Facilitated and leading small group Bible study

Chinese Students and Scholars Association, Vice president Nov 2011 - May 2013

• Enhanced relationship between CSSA and other organizations of different culture on campus

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