Summary

I am a Master of Science candidate with strong academic and field work credentials in hydrogeology. I am a person who works well with a team or on my own and, if presented with a challenge, am focused and eager to learn how to solve it.

Education

Clemson University, Clemson, SC August 2016

Master of Science in Hydrogeology GPA: 3.44

Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA May 2014

Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Sciences Major GPA: 3.45 Environmental Work Experience

Graduate Student, Clemson University, Clemson, SC May 2015-Present Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences

Mapped fault lines by differentiating hanging wall from footwall within fault zones

Characterized lithology and geologic units

Used ArcGIS for mapping

Research Assistant, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA May 2012-May 2014 Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Determined the influence a second order stream had on the Susquehanna River using water quality index

(WQI) and determined whether forecasting parameters may be applied to this river

Used GPR in order to determine bathymetry and the rate of sediment accumulation in Walker Lake

Monitored the water quality of the Susquehanna River using a multi-probe meter Field Work Experience

Completed field work involving, but not limited to: Well monitoring, flow meters, GPR, multi-probe meters, water quality testing, slug tests, river discharge, river morphology, sedimentation and wetland delineation, Brunton compasses, strike and dip, rock & mineral characterization, geologic mapping. Conferences and Publications

Lachhab, A., Booterbaugh, A. and Beren, M. “Bathymetry and Sediment Accumulation of Walker Lake, PA Using Two GPR Antennas and a New Integrated Methodology”. Published, Journal of Environmental & Engineering Geophysics (December 20, 2015)

Beren, M. and Lachhab, A. “Middle Creek Water Assessment Using Water Quality Index (WQI)”. Published, Journal of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science (April 12, 2014)

Beren, M. “Geologic Mapping of the West-Central Portion of Six Mile Quadrangle”. Clemson University Hydrogeology Symposium, Clemson University (March 30 – April 1, 2016)

Beren, M. and Lachhab, A. “Assessment of Middle Creek (Snyder Co. PA) Water Quality Using Water Quality Index (WQI)”, 8th Annual Susquehanna River Symposium, Bucknell University

(October, 2013)

Matthew D. Beren

411 Lindsay Rd, Apt #2

Clemson, SC 29631

Phone: 484-***-****

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Lachhab, A., Booterbaugh, A. and Beren, M. “Bathymetry and Sediment Accumulation of Walker Lake, PA Using Two GPR Antennas and a New Integrated Methodology”, 8th Annual Susquehanna River Symposium, Bucknell University (October, 2013)

Lachhab, A., Siobhan, F. and Beren, M. “Ongoing Monitoring of Susquehanna River at the Shady Nook Site”, 7th Annual Susquehanna River Symposium, Bucknell University (October, 2012)

Beren, M. and Lachhab, A. “Middle Creek Water Assessment Using Water Quality Index (WQI)”, 7th Annual Susquehanna River Symposium, Bucknell University (October, 2012)

Beren, M. and Lachhab, A. “Middle Creek Water Quality Assessment Using Water Quality Index

(WQI)”, 4th Annual Landmark Conference Summer Research Symposium, Moravian College (July 20, 2012)

Academic Experience

Teaching Assistant / Grader, Clemson University, Clemson, SC January 2016-May 2016 Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences

Graded completed work for undergraduate and graduate classes o “GIS Applications in Geology”, “Critical Thinking Seminar” and “Earth Resources”

Substitute taught during two-week absence of professor Teaching Assistant, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA August 2013- May 2014 Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Assisted Professor and students with hydrology field work o GPR, electric resistivity, seismic refraction, multi-probe meters, water quality sondes, flow meters, seepage meters, well-water level detectors, well sampling, rain gauges, Brunton compasses, sieves

Maintained and calibrated instrumentation for field work Other Experience

Appen Communications August 2015-Present

Private contractor

Online Social Media Search Evaluator – Falcon Ads Project Susquehanna University September 2010-April 2014

Member of Men’s Ice Hockey Club

Assistant captain (Two years)

Keller Marine and RV April 2013-April 2014

Warehouse employee

Filled orders and packaged items for shipment

West Chester Animal Hospital April 2006-July 2011

Kennel employee / Veterinarian assistant

Cared for animals being boarded and assisted the veterinarians when necessary Skills

Software: ArcGIS, COMSOL Multiphysics, GMS, Visual MINTEQ, Microsoft office Instrumentation: YSI 556 MPS multi-probe meter, DR2800 spectrophotometer, Dionex ICS-2000, Ground Penetrating Radar, Electrical resistivity and seismic refraction REFERENCES

Ahmed Lachhab, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Susquehanna University

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James Castle, Ph.D.

Professor and Hydrogeology Graduate Program Coordinator Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences Clemson University

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Scott Brame, M.S.

Assistant Professor / Research Associate

Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences Clemson University

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Matthew D. Beren

411 Lindsay Rd, Apt #2

Clemson, South Carolina, 29631

Phone: 484-***-****

Email: acu37e@r.postjobfree.com

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