Geological Engineer

THE GOAL : To use my technical background and my strong communication skills to attain a job in environmental science or engineering.

EDUCATION

Michigan Technological University

B.S. Geological Engineering

GPA: 2.97, Departmental: 3.42

Houghton, MI May 2019

Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI

B.S. Environmental Studies Fall 2014- Spring 2015

GPA: 3.89

WORK HISTORY

Michigan Technological University

●Mountain Bike Instructor

●Organize helpful workshops for students

●Plan and Lead different routes that accommodate all levels of riders

●Maintain open communication with students to ensure everyone feels comfortable yet challenged

The Fitzgerald Restaurant

●Customer service, organizational efficiency, providing an excellent experience

●Assisting in opening and closing procedures

●Maintaining safe and sanitary conditions amidst 2020; social distancing while still serving

Great Lakes Dredge and Dock, August 2019 to April 2020

●Site Engineer; responsible for producing production packages, QC packages, conducting beach and hydrographic surveys, and managing monthly safety operations

●Travel-based job; 2 weeks on, 1 week off.

●Completed beach renourishment and channel deepening projects in 6 states

Superior Watershed Partnership

● Working under a Fisheries & Wildlife grant.

● Conducting dam inventory to assess sea lamprey passage on over 300 dams within the Lake Superior Watershed. Traveled through Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and into Canada to collect data in the field.

●Drone certified; flew a quad copter drone to capture aerial footage of the dams.

Keweenaw Brewing Company, May 2016 to July 2019

●Bartender; working up to 30 hours a week while maintaining a full academic schedule

●Worked at the brewery/ packaging and distributing center in south range during Summer 2016

SKILLS

Extensive history working in service industry; good social awareness, thrive in a quick paced environment

Analytical and problem solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Well versed with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, POS entry systems, AutoCAD

Extensive safety training and field experience

Organizational Wizard

CERTIFICATIONS

-Drone Pilot Certification

-20 hour Yoga Anatomy course and continuing education

INTERESTS

Mountain Biking, Running, Hanging out with my dog, skiing (downhilll and cross country), cooking, art

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