Christa Powell
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone 231-***-****;
E-mail: acb4lh@r.postjobfree.com
Career Objective
Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Geological Assistant, Environmental Assistant working
part-time or full time for an Environmental Consulting Company / Organization, Mining /
Exploration Company
Education
B .A. in Geology, (obtained December 14, 2013), Wayne State University
Employment History
May 2012 - present – Environmental Compliance Office, Detroit, MI
Environmental Consultant Trainee-Creating reports involving Phase I and Phase II
Assessments. Also carried out environmental field assessments and mapping. Assist
companies with administrative environmental regulations. EPA Guideline Implementation
and Project Procurement
Mar 2010 - Oct 2012 – Department of Urban Studies, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Program Leader- Carried out sustainability initiatives to better the health of Detroit
residents. Marketing and organizing events for Detroit FRESH. Writing newsletters and
started initiatives for outreach with Detroit community leaders.
Sept 2010 - Oct 2011 – Eastern Market, Detroit, MI
Manager-Responsible for currency exchanges and accuracy throughout the farmers
market.
Computer Skills
I am proficient in using Microsoft Office including, but not limited to: PowerPoint, Excel, and
Word.
Other Training
40-hour HAZWOPER Training (2012-Current)
SPCC Training (2012-Current)
PIPP Training (2012-Current)
RCRA training (2012 Current)
Project Manager (2013-Current)
Environmental Management System Awareness Training (2013-Current)
Asbestos for Contractors: Michigan (2013-Current)
Wetlands for Contractors: Michigan (2013-Current)
Enhanced Drivers License (2010-Current)
Certified Nurse’s Assistant (2006 - not current)
First Aid (2006 - not current)
Activities
Vice Pres. of Membership & Member, Alpha Phi Omega, WSU Zeta Pi Chapter, 2008-2010
Member, Gamma Phi Beta, UDM Zeta Nu Chapter, 2007-Present
Member, Geology Club, WSU Chapter, 2009-2013
Geology Courses Completed Biology 1050 - Science of Life
Geology 1010 - Physical Geology Biology 1500 - Basic Life Diversity
Geology 1020 - Historical Geology Biology 1510 - Basic Life Mechanisms
Geology 2130 - Mineralogy & Optical Biology 2200 - Intro Microbiology
Mineralogy Biology 2600 – Intro to Cellular Biology
Geology 3100 - Environmental Systems Analysis
Chemistry Courses Completed
Geology 3400 - Sedimentology & Stratigraphy
Geology 3160 - Petrology (Igneous & MM) Chemistry 1040 - Chemistry Skills & Reasoning
Geology 3300 - Structural Geology Chemistry 1220 - General Chemistry
Geology 4400 - HAZWOPER Training Chemistry 1230 - General Chemistry Lab
Geology 5993 - Intensive Writing
Geology 6500 - Economic Geology Physics Course Completed
Physics 2130 - General Physics
Biology Courses Completed
Physics 2131 - General Physics Lab
Recording Strike and Dip Measurements in the Appalachian Mountains 2012