Mariah Elizabeth Anezka Chude

*** **********-******* ** **************, TX 78624

acgb1b@r.postjobfree.com 512-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Highly motivated Master's graduate interested in a full-time position as a

geoscientist in the environmental consulting industry.

EDUCATION

Feb 2012-Dec 2013, Master of Science in Groundwater Hydrology

Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia

GPA: 6.05/7.0, approximately US 3.45

Thesis: Influences on geothermal profiles in bores in the Willunga

Embayment, South Australia

Determined lateral and vertical groundwater movement in a

shallow coastal sedimentary basin using temperature-depth measurements

in wells. Factors influencing geothermal or temperature-depth profiles

include coastal proximity and elevation, groundwater movement, and

lithology-specifically the thermal conductivites of the geologic

units.

Aug 2006-Dec 2010, Bachelor of Science in Geography - Water Resources

Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

GPA: 3.9, Graduated Summa cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jan-Mar 2014, Hydrogeologist Intern, Rio Tinto Iron Ore

Perth, Western Australia

. Evaluated 500 meters of newly-acquired sonic-drilled soil cores for

detailed environmental characterization in preparation for resource

expansion at a future mine site

. Used acQuire software to record log analysis

. Developed innovative, cost-efficient permanent storage and

labelling strategies for core logged from Dec 2012-Mar 2014

Dec 2012-Feb 2013, Hydrogeologist Intern, Rio Tinto Iron Ore

Perth, Western Australia

. Evaluated over 1,000 meters of sonic-drilled soil cores from

geologic logging for detailed environmental characterization in

preparation for resource expansion at a future mine site

. Conducted salt tracer testing on wells in the Pilbara iron ore

region of Western Australia for groundwater movement analysis

. Compiled and databased mine closure studies for internal and public

reference

March 2011-Feb 2012, Internship in Research, Aquifer Group, LLC

Fredericksburg, Texas

. Researched topics in aquifer storage and recovery, watershed

restoration, biomass and biofuel energy studies and range

management

. Developed research databases for integration throughout the company

and partners

. Analyzed and compiled company reports, contracts and presentations

Jan 2009, Job Shadowing in Regulatory Compliance, Harris County Flood

Control District - Environmental Services Division

Houston, Texas

. Observed the day-to-day functions of flood management projects

in Harris County, Texas

. Gained exposure to legal policy when constructing and

maintaining major flood control arteries

. Observed field methods of water level recording and constructed

wetlands management

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS ACQUIRED THROUGH EXPERIENCE and DEGREE PROGRAMS

Groundwater Hydrology/Hydrogeology Field Surveying

Basic MODFLOW and FEFLOW Water Quality and Pump Testing

Basic ArcGIS Watershed and Groundwater

Management

Basic PHREEQC Geochemical Modeling Soil Physics

Basic HYDRUS 1D Flow and Solute Environmental Policy/Management

Transport

Microsoft Office Hydrochemistry

Geologic Core Logging Tracer Testing

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

. Dedicated individual with a professional and positive attitude who is

team-oriented but works well independently.

. Effective problem solver with a strong ability to find, research, and

utilize data in an efficient and coherent manner.

. Good organizational, prioritization, written and verbal skills.

. Familiarity with Texas legislation and regulation concerning water

resources.

. Currently holds a valid Texas drivers license.

CERTIFICATES and AWARDS

Chancellor's Letter of Commendation, Science & Engineering, Flinders

University, 2013

Water Resources Policy Certificate, Texas State University, 2010

Dean's List, entirety of undergraduate education, 2006-2010

Gamma Theta Upsilon Community Service Award, 2010

Texas State Geography Liberal Arts Awards, 2008-2009, 2009-2010

Water Quality and Bacteria Monitor certification, River Systems Institute-

Texas Stream Team, 2008

ACADEMIC and COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

International Association of Hydrogeologists

Australasian Land and Groundwater Association

Texas State Geology Club,Secretary

Flinders University Choral Society St. Mary's Adult Choir and cantor

Texas State University Honors Program

Texas State University Bobcat Marching Band

National Association of Environmental Professionals

Golden Key International Honour Society

Gamma Theta Upsilon - Geography Honors Fraternity

Southwestern Division of the Association of American Geographers

INTERESTS and OTHER

Au pair in Stavanger, Norway, summer 2009 and summer 2010

Singing

Piano

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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