Soil & Water Scientist

Kaleb Goad

614-***-**** ********@***.***.*** **7 Peninsula Blvd. Morgantown, WV 26501

EDUCATION

West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV December 2023 Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences

Dual minors in Geology and Environmental Microbiology

GPA: 3.22

RELEVANT COURSES: Reclamation of Disturbed Soils, Soil Genesis and Classification, Environmental Geology, Plant Science, Soil Fertility, Environmental Soil Management, Watershed Management, Geomorphology, Plant Pathology, Forest Pest Management, Freshwater Field Methods, Hydrogeology, Microbes and Global Change, and Technical Writing

EXPERIENCE

Aquatic Center at Mylan Park, Morgantown, WV July 2023-Present

Swim instructor

Teach all levels to all ages of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program

West Virginia University Biology, Morgantown, WV June 2022-November 2023

Technician

Field operations collecting soil samples, leaf samples, and tree data for research

Field analysis of soil and leaf sample water content

Lab analysis of soil, including sieving and particle size composition

West Virginia University Plant & Soil Sciences, Morgantown, WV November 2021–May 2023

Lab Technician

Prepare laboratories and assist with research in microbiology, plant and soil sciences

Ensure health and safety procedures are followed, including proper disposal of hazardous waste and competence in various sterilization procedures

Assist with PCR, DNA transformations, and transgenic plant and microbe study

Preparing solutions/samples, measuring plant biomass, collecting and processing soil samples

Aquatic Center at Mylan Park, Morgantown, WV June 2021-August 2021

Intern

Manage an average of 30 children ages 4-14 years for a wildlife and nature themed summer camp

Educate children on local wildlife, vegetation, and foraging during biweekly hiking trips

HARD SKILLS: Wetland delineation, soil testing, soil remediation, macroinvertebrate collection and identification, installation and monitoring of piezometers, reviewing scientific literature, mineral identification, microscopy, microbial isolation and identification, mycology cultivation and identification, advanced use of Microsoft Software, and fluent use of American Sign Language

SOFT SKILLS: Excel in written and verbal communications, fast learning, problem solving, critical thinking

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