Customer Service Supervisor

Julia A. Avila

********@*****.*** 661-***-****

Education

California State University of Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

Masters Field of Interest: Petroleum Geology

Attended: 2010-2011

University of California, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA

Awarded Major: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geology

Graduation Date: June 2010

University of Notre Dame du Lac

South Bend, IN

Major: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Attended: 2006 - 2007

Experience and Employment History

Internships and Research Related Experiences

Canrig Drilling Technologies, Bakersfield, CA

Wellsite Geologist Supervisor: Jacob Shepherd, *****.********@******.***

September 2010- Present (84 hrs/week)

Create a formation log based on interpretation of the cuttings during real time drilling operations. The

tasks include having a keen eye and formidable knowledge based on mineralogy and lithology of the

rocks in the drilling area, being able to respond efficiently to changes in drill parameters that may be

potentially harmful to others, be physically capable of maneuvering equipment, being well organized

and able to perform tasks without immediate supervision. Acquired more in depth knowledge of

drilling operations and the various programs used in the field (TOTCO, Pason, DML, Rigwatch).

NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service, Santa Cruz, CA

Laboratory Assistant Supervisor: Dr. Bruce MacFarlane, *****.**********@****.***

Contact Supervisor: Erick Sturm, *****.*****@****.***

October 2007-June 2010 (minimum 20 hrs/week; full time during school breaks)

A member of a team working to preserve the southern most population of Coho salmon in the western

United States. Work specifically in capturing, fish husbandry, and successfully spawning Coho

Salmon. Maintain the fresh and salt water facilities that support specific needs for a wide variety of

aquatic organisms. Job also includes the manipulation of plumbing systems, safely handling hazardous

chemicals, professionally handling wild animals in the lab and the field, and being knowledgeable with

a diversity of computer programs (e.g., Excel, Endnote, Sigmaplot) and heavy machinery.

Southern California Earthquake Center, Santa Cruz, CA

Seismology Intern Supervisor: Dr. Emily E. Brodsky, ********@**.****.***

June- September 2009 (minimum 30 hrs/week)

Create a database for abandoned boreholes across California. These wells can be used by seismologists

for subsurface monitoring of earthquakes. Website: http://www.pmc.ucsc.edu/~rapid/index.html.

Gained knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, Google Earth, and Cyclone software. Obtained

opportunity to do LiDAR scans in Owens Valley and Death Valley with Dr. Alan Gillespie of

University of Washington and Dr. Amit Mushkin of the Israel Survey; cited as research coordinator.

Earth Sciences Department, UCSC, Santa Cruz, CA

Laboratory Analyst Supervisor: Dr. Hilde Schwartz, ******@**.****.***

March 2009-May 2010 (minimum 5 hrs/week)

Analyze and compare amount of glauconite vs. matrix vs. grain and use data in corresponding graduate

paper. Cited as research coordinator. Acquired knowledge of program Image J.

Aera Energy LLC, Bakersfield, CA

Chemical Engineer Intern Supervisor: Stan Bell

May-September 2007 (minimum 40 hrs/week)

Wrote subsurface abandonment guideline booklet for new engineers. Upon early completion of project,

assisted in company inventory of drilling equipment, projected project management for drilling sites,

and safety monitoring for well case welding. Acquired familiarity with computer programs (e.g., Visio

and other company databases), safety procedures, and state requirements for subsurface abandonment

through personal meetings with representatives of the Bureau of Land Management and Division of Oil

Gas and Geothermal Resources for all districts of interest in California.

Other Employment

Mix Martial Arts Fighter/ Boxer (October 2010-Present)

Childcare Provider/ Class Instructor/ Bookkeeper, Minorsan Gym (November 2008- June 2010)

Custodian, Foodbin Grocery Store (Fall 2008)

Customer Service, Gap Clothing Company (Spring/Summer 2007)

Custodian, University of Notre Dame (2006- 2007)

Volunteer Experience

• Team in Training Marathon Participant, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 2009

• Student Advisory Board on Legislation in Education. Bill Author. California Association of

Student Councils 2004

Scholarships and Honors

Bill Gates Millennium Scholar

Scholarship awarded to minority students with an intended major in underrepresented fields. Students

must show promise of leadership, maintain academic excellence, and have unmet financial need. The

selective scholarship provides full funding for students for their entire academic career through the

doctorate level.

Horatio Algers National Scholar; Track and Field athletic scholarship to University of Notre Dame;

Wendy's High School Heisman Recipient 2006; Mayor's Award (Bakersfield) 2006

Professional Society

Geologic Society of America

Conferences

Southern California Earthquake Center

California Fault Zone Orphan Borehole Database September 2009

American Geological Union

California Fault Zone Orphan Borehole Database December 2009

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