Geologist/ Environmnental Engineer

Garrett D. Gissler

www.linkedin.com/pub/garrett-gissler/6b/64b/34a

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New York, NY 10027 720-***-****

Education

Master of Science, Earth Resource Engineering, Water Resource Focus Expected Dec 2014

Columbia University, New York, NY Current GPA: 3.79

Relevant Coursework: Management and Development of Water Systems, Aqueous Chemistry,

Fate/Transport of Subsurface Contaminants, Environmental Data Analysis/Modeling, Chemistry of

Continental Waters, Environmental Engineering/Field Methods

Bachelor of Science, Geoscience, Geology Concentration May 2012

Colorado State University (CSU), Ft. Collins, CO GPA: 3.27/Major GPA 3.39

Award: Charles A. Beverly Scholarship (2011-2012)

Relevant Coursework: Organic Chemistry, Geologic Field Methods, Geochemistry, Structural Geology,

Soil Physics, Geomorphology, Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, Environmental Issues in Agriculture

Projects

Water Table Contouring (Spring 2012)

-Worked independently to gather data on a series of wells which resulted in a series of contour maps for

water table elevation, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, and TDS

Molybdenum Mine Runoff (Summer 2011)

- Worked in team to analyze runoff. Performed pH, electrical conductivity, sulfide and nitrate concentration

tests and examined effects of mine runoff and hydrothermal alteration in surrounding watershed

GPS/GIS Mapping (Summer 2011)

- Worked in two person team resulting in the production of a usable map in ArcGIS delineating relevant

vegetation cover, rock units, hydrological features, and geological features with corresponding elevations

GPR Cross Section (Spring 2011)

- Created subsurface cross-sectional map of a river channel and surrounding area including underlying

sediments and soils for use in river flow, migration, sedimentation, and channel development. Data was

collected with a team in the field by means of ground penetrating radar and total station measurements

Professional Certifications/Experience

-Geologist in Training (GIT) Certification Expected Oct 2014

ASBOG, State of Pennsylvania

-Intern, Mayor’s Office of Environmental Remediation Jun 2014 – Present

Mayor’s Office, New York City, NY

-40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification Received May 2014

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

-Primary Instructor, Introductory Geology Laboratory Jan 2012 – May 2012

Warner College of Natural Resources, CSU, Fort Collins, CO

-Course Assistant, Petrology Aug 2011 – Dec 2011

Warner College of Natural Resources, CSU, Fort Collins, CO

-Research Assistant, Structural Geology Mapping Aug 2011 – Dec 2011

Warner College of Natural Resources, CSU, Fort Collins, CO

Skills

Technical: Well Sampling, Fluvial Measurements, Total Station Survey, Soil and Sediment Classification,

Sieve Analyses, Mineral Identification, Core logging, Transmitted and Reflected Light Microscopy

Computer: ArcGIS, R- Statistical Data Modeling, Geochemist’s Workbench, Google Earth,

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook

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