Geochemist/Geologist
Resume:
David Vaccaro
Peru IL *****
************@*****.***
EDUCATION:
Master of Science August 2010
Northern Illinois University Geology and Environmental Geosciences
Thesis Title: Potassic Alteration in Magmatic-Hydrothermal Systems
GPA: 3.88/4.0
SKILLS:
• Laboratory Skills
o Carbon-arc electrode welding silver-soldering electrical wiring metal working constructing and repairing furnaces and pressure systems
• Analytical Skills
o Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) X-ray diffractometry (XRD) gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GCMS) fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) optical microscopy raman spectroscopy and refractive indices
• Computer Skills
o SigmaPlot Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel
EXPERIENCE:
Staff Geologist September 2010-Present
McCleary Engineering Tonica IL
• Responsible for rock core logging soil logging rock strength testing soil strength testing soil moisture testing writing proposals and reviewing proposals
Graduate Teaching Assistant 2009-2010
Northern Illinois University DeKalb IL
• Responsible for preparing and instructing undergraduate junior level mineralogy laboratory course preparing and instructing undergraduate senior level field methods in geology course preparing introductory laboratory courses lecture assistant for undergraduate introductory geology course lecture assistant for undergraduate planetary science course.
Graduate Research Assistant 2007-2009
Northern Illinois University DeKalb IL
• Responsible for construction of hydrothermal laboratory maintained laboratory inventory administered laboratory repairs conducted cold-seal hydrothermal experiments instructed undergraduate and graduate students proper hydrothermal experimental procedures.
Automotive Technician 2000-2007
Genes Auto Clinic Peru IL
• Responsible for performing automotive diagnostics and repairs.
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