Environmental Scientist with a diverse education and background. Professional experience with office, lab, and field work. Seeking entry-level position in GIS and/or the physical science arena.
Qualifications
● University education in the physical and environmental sciences, including physics, astronomy, climatology, geology, and biology. Strong foundation in mathematics, such as statistics and advanced calculus.
● Applied field mapping techniques, including measurement precision, map translation, topographic maps, contouring, and geocaching.
● Leadership and marketing experience as closing manager at Statewide Title.
● Proficient in ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, Minitab.
Employment
November 2010 - Present United States Geological Survey
Physical Science Technician - PRISM
● Apply micropaleontology to solve critical issues in global climate change.
● Core sample fossil identification. Identified planktonic foraminifera within core samples in order to derive sea surface temperatures of the Pliocene climate.
● PRISM USGS International Conference. Assisted with customer PR and event coordination. Fielded questions from attendees, coordinated meals and made travel arrangements. Awarded for exemplary performance.
April 2005 - July 2007 Statewide Title, LLC
Lead Marketing & Closing Representative
● Acquired over 20 new clients through aggressive marketing and exemplary service. Developed business relationships with residential and commercial builders. Expanded the company's territory to Central and North Florida within 2 years.
● Conducted seminars for mortgage professionals in order to implement a faster closing process.
● Scheduled and conducted all of the closings for the Coral Springs branch and outside closings throughout the state. Obtained payoff amounts from creditors, sent payment and processed files for the lenders closing department.
● Notary Public of Florida
Education
August 2010 – May 2012 George Mason University
Bachelor of Science: Earth Science with a concentration in Environmental Science, Minor in Geology (In Progress)
● Geology Club
● Sample Curricula: Mineralogy, Physics 2, Oceanography, Ecosphere, Ecology, Marine Conservation, Field Mapping Techniques, Sediment Petrology, Coastal Morphology and Processes, Human Dimensions of the Environment, Environmental Policy, and Environmental Geology.
August 2008 – August 2010 Northern Virginia Community College
Associate of Science 3.7 GPA, Graduated Magna Cum Laude
● Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
● Sample Curricula: Calculus 2 with analytical geometry, Chemistry for Engineers and Scientists 2, Biology 2, Physical Geology, Historical Geology, Web Authoring.