Project Medical

Christopher A. Werre

***** * **** ** **** ***

Arvada, CO 80004

850-***-**** *******@*****.***

Objective

Seeking employment in the natural sciences in order to utilize my past experiences, accomplishments, and

interests in this field to order to pursue a professional career.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Eckerd College, St. Petersburg FL; May 2013

Major: Marine Science

Specialization: Geology

Minor: Philosophy

Experience

Department for the Environment Volunteer and Team Leader- (Umhverfisstofnun), Iceland; June-September 2013

• Trail Crew member/leader (5 per crew)

• Responsible for traveling to various national reserves conducting a variety of conservation projects based on

the terrain and needs of the parks

• Projects include stone and lumber step building and other trail construction, trail maintenance, invasive

species identification and removal, moss transplantation to damaged areas

• Required to live in field camps with scant living and camping utilities for up to two weeks per station

• Team leadership responsibilities included but not limited to organization of routine details for crew members

such as receiving of food and supplies and keeping good daily record of work completed. Also responsible

for crew safety during work as well as tool maintenance and care. I would be in contact with the local rangers

who would describe the job to me and then I would make sure that the crew completed the work allotted in

the time frame given to a specific work site. I was also responsible for crew travel between work sites and

other related details regarding maintaining and using a company vehicle.

Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron NM; June-August 2011

Backcountry Staff

• Responsible for any first aid and medical emergencies for backpackers passing through

camp on their eleven day treks in the backcountry

• Keeping a clean, livable, and presentable area in order to live, cook, and teach

• Leading geological presentations on the geological history of the area in order to educate

the hikers of their surroundings

• Resupplying hikers with food from the commissary and tools from the trading post

• Co-operating with co-workers in order to establish a successful living arrangements for

being in the backcountry for three months

Relevant Laboratory Experience:

• Marine Sedimentation and Stratigraphy: core collection, dissection, % carbonate test, total organic carbon

through loss upon ignition test, grain size through sieve analysis and mean phi through settling tube

instrumentation

o “Sediment History of the Vinoy Basin Using Seismic Data and Vibracores”; 2011

Co-Author; Research was conducted in order to determine the influence of the Saint

Petersburg Pier upon the Vinoy Basin in Tampa Bay. Seismic data was gathered using the

CHIRP Sub-Bottom Profiler System in order to locate old channels that could be filled with

fine grained sediments associated with the lowered current flow with the creation of the

pier. Cores were retrieved via vibracoring methods, next sedimentary analysis was carried

out, and finally a written report and poster were presented.

• Earth Materials: Identification of minerals through optical mineralogy as well as physical

characteristics such as streak, luster, cleavage, fluorescence, specific gravity, etc.

• Chemical and Physical Oceanography: Seawater quality of collected water and sediment samples.

Analyses include % Dissolved Oxygen through titration to determine saturation horizon, Total

Chlorophyll through spectrophotometry, and Total Phosphate through colorimetric analysis.

Relevant Coursework:

• Marine Geochemistry

• Coastal Geology

• Principles of Hydrology

• Earth Structure

• Earth Systems History

• Biological and Geological Oceanography

Study Abroad Experience:

• Study of Independent Film at Sundance Film Festival; 2011

• Natural History and Culture of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands; 2012

• Spring Volunteer Service Trip to Iceland Vantajokull National Park 2013.

Skills

• Computer/Technology: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, GPS systems

• Science and Math Skills: Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Trigonometry, Algebra

• Personal Skills: Wilderness medical training, including First Aid, CPR; Strong written and verbal

communication skills; Leadership and team membership; Ability to carry out assigned tasks independently,

think on the spot, and follow detailed instructions precisely for accurate results.

Awards/Accomplishments

• Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America- Planned and coordinated a project to create a recreational area for a

local church. Project included painting of the parking lot, planting of trees and building of benches etc.; 2007

References

Information Available upon request

• René Biasone- Coordinator of Nature Conservation Volunteer Program at the Environment Agency of

Iceland.

• Gudmundur Ogmundsson- Head Ranger at Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland

• Amy Davidson- Crew leader during September 2013 in Iceland

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