EDUCATION
JOSHUA SOUZA
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EMERGING ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
University of the Pacific Stockton, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Geologic and Environmental Sciences
May 2025
Related Coursework: Water and Environmental Policy, Critical Zone Science, Earth Surface
Processes and GIS, Geology of California, General Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental
Health and Justice, California Flora, Legal and Ethical Environment of Business, Earth Materials,
Statistical Inference, Cultural Anthropology, Intro to Modern Astronomy
San Jose City College San Jose, CA
Associate of Arts, Studio Art
PROJECTS AND RESEARCH
Earth Materials Site Examination
May 2019
Inspected rocks and minerals of different origins, identified phenocrysts and determined the geologic
timeline of surrounding terrain during a 5-day trip to Yosemite National Park, Inyo County and Owens
Valley,
Geographic Information Systems - Stockton Project
Performed data analysis of tree coverage in every major neighborhood comprising the city of Stockton,
California. Utilized ArcGIS software to produce an interactive map available to the public.
Link to interactive map: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e04cc2ca38e84acbaleb764e87c95baa/
Senior Capstone Research Project
Authored a scholarly research article titled "Assessing the Biological and Human Health Impacts of
Freshwater Microplastic Pollution."
WORK EXPERIENCE
Eberhardt School of Business Technical Support Specialist
University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA
Developed detailed documentation critical to reconfiguration of technology lab.
Troubleshot and resolved technical issues for students and faculty members.
Sep 2023 - Dec 2024
Trained new support technicians on facility opening procedures and ServiceNow ticketing.
Setup and installed hardware such as printers, USB Docks, cameras, etc.
Configured ZOOM and neatbar cameras to support conference meetings and online education.
Reduced workflow interruption by troubleshooting software issues in business programs such as
RStudio, PowerBI, SPSS, and Tableau.
Starbucks Barista Nov 2021 - Apr 2022 Cupertino, CA
Demonstrated a commitment to providing excellent customer service and exceeding expectations.
Efficiently utilitezd POS system to accurately process purchase transactions.
Dunkin' Team Member Jul 2018 - Aug 2021
San Jose, CA
• Participated on the team responsible for the successful launch of a new location.
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
2025 William P. Christensen Award
University of The Pacific Stockton, СА
Outstanding Academic and Service
Accomplishments of a Graduating Senior Majoring
in Earth Sciences
Member of GEO Club
University of The Pacific Stockton, CA
Participated in Calaveras River Cleanup
Volunteered at UC Davis Herbarium
Volunteered at Stockton Animal Shelter