Solomon Gibson
West Haven CT ***** l 203-***-**** (Cell)
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Recent graduate with a MS degree in Environmental Science currently looking for an entry level opportunity to provide environmental services; including but not limited to water sampling and testing, surveying, wetland delineation, soil sampling, GIS work, report writing, and environmental Health services in the United States or Caribbean nations. I consider myself to be a hard working, fast learning, thorough professional, committed to excellence and works well in groups or solo projects. Iām also eager to promote ecological awareness and increase its progression to achieve a positive global impact. Education
University of New Haven, West Haven CT, Master of Science, Environmental Science, May 2015, GPA 3.61
University of New Haven, West Haven CT, Certified in Geographic Information System
(GIS) May 2015
Oakwood University, Huntsville AL, Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, May 2011 Research Experience
Researcher Graduate Masters Research Project December 2014 ā December 2015
§ Mangrove succession was used to measure sea-level rise on San Salvador Island, Bahamas. Supervised a team of three field assistance; performed data collection, processing and analysis. Using historical data and benchmarks from a previous study, this project served as a follow-up to measure how sea level rise had affected the mangrove succession on San Salvador from 1994 to present.
Summer Researcher at the University of Cincinnati May- July 2009
§ Conducted research on the effects of the chemical treatments on the proliferation and migration of coronial epithelial cells. Performed primarily experiment and data collection and, presented findings. Related Work Experience
The Nature Conservancy Summer Volunteer Summer 2013
§ Assisted in the collection of Staghorn and Elkhorn coral growth data on New Providence, Bahamas to facilitate a coral reef restoration project. Atlantis Aquarium Blue Aquarist Summer 2012 & Feb-June2014
§ Conducted in water sampling and animal feedings, guided snorkeling tours through live exhibits. Conducted general aquarium maintenance.
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Ministry of Heath ā The Bahamas. Pharmaceutical Assistant Summer (2011, 2008, 2007)
§ Mentioned inventory, performed general office support tasks and organized prescriptions.
Other Work Experience
Scotia Bank Bahamas LTD Teller June ā Aug 2014
§ Performed teller duties such as withdrawals, deposits, payments, currency exchange, and wire transfers.
Relevant Courses
o Four geographic information systems (GIS) courses with advanced GIS applications o Wetlands Ecology
o Hydrology
o Data Analysis
o Toxicology
o Hazardous Waste Management
Skills
o Basic Surveying
o Microsoft office (all programs)
o Scuba certified: PADI Open Water
o Wetland delineation with soil sampling
o Familiar with basic Spanish