PROFILE

•Professional Geologist with over ten years of experience working in sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks.

•Strong working knowledge of GIS, GPS and various geological / land software applications.

•‘Multi-tasker’ with proven success in managing multiple projects across a large geographic region.

•Organized communicator - capable of managing project goals and timelines, and effectively producing and presenting results.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consulting Geologist - December 2008 to Present

Specializing in the exploration and assessment of aggregate and industrial mineral reserves. Provides a range of services, including: sample logging, mapping, modeling, reserves estimation, GIS and project management.

Brookhaven College / Collin College - August 2009 to Present

Associate Faculty – Geology

Courses taught: Geology (GEOL1403), Earth Science (GEOL1401) and Physical Science (PHYS1415). Experienced in teaching day, evening and accelerated courses. Developed a capstone mapping exercise (on-campus) that affords students the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of multiple geological concepts in one project.

Vulcan Materials Company - January 2007 to November 2008

Division Geologist & Manager-Geological Services – Southwest Division

Responsible for planning and directing all aspects of geological activities within the Division (i.e., site, acquisition, exploration and greenfield projects). Ensured that all geological projects, initiatives, and processes were in conformance with established geological protocols, policies and objectives. Additional responsibilities included the implementation of geotechnologies (GPS/GIS/GDB) and the attainment and organization of geologic data for the Division’s geographic area of operation (Texas and Oklahoma). Worked closely with Division and Corporate management to realize and achieve project goals.

Hanson Aggregates, Inc. - March 1997 to January 2007

Land Manager & Geologist – Southwest Region, Mineral Resources Division (2004 to 2007)

Responsible for managing owned and leased lands, identifying and disposing of excess properties and investigating and acquiring additional aggregate reserves for the Region. Worked closely with Plant, Area, Regional, Mine Planning and Environmental managers to identify and resolve various site, area and regional issues. Represented Region on projects involving state and local governing agencies. Geographic responsibility included over 60 pits, quarries and facilities across California, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana.

Geologist & Assistant Manager – Central Division, Land/Exploration Department (1997 to 2004)

Responsible for design and direction of exploration activities associated reserve quality and quantity at existing pits and quarries, site-adjacent prospects and targeted acquisitions. Managed multiple sand/gravel and coring crews in a variety of geologically diverse and geographically dispersed projects. Implemented and maintained a system of geotechnologies (GPS/GIS/GDB/DB), and coordinated geologic/GIS data acquisition and input. Combined training and experience with Surpac, StratiFact, RockWare Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS and Tobin.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Geology (1999)

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX

Thesis: “Stratigraphy of the northern depositional margin of the Coconino Sandstone, northern Arizona and southern Utah”; Dr. R. LaRell Nielson, Thesis Advisor

Coursework:

GOL 566 – Carbonate Depositional Environments

GOL 568 – Sedimentary Petrology/Tectonics

GOL 515 – Sedimentary Petrography

GOL 525 – X-Ray Crystallography

GOL 508 – Advanced Stratigraphy

GOL 568 – Exploration Stratigraphy

GOL 532 – Exploration Techniques

GOL 542 – Geotectonics

GOL 545 – Regional Geology: Igneous/Metamorphic of Central America

Bachelor of Science, Geology (1993)

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX

Major: Geology Minor: Anthropology/Archaeology

Senior Project: “Depositional environment analysis of the Carrizo Sandstone, northern Nacogdoches County,Texas”; Dr. R. LaRell Nielson, Project Advisor

PUBLICATIONS

Sumner, C., 1999, “Digital mining: delineation of surficial sand and gravel resources”, GSA Abstracts with Programs, Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado.

Sumner, C., 1999, “Stratigraphy of the northern depositional margin of the Coconino Sandstone, northern Arizona and southern Utah”, Thesis (M.S.), Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas.

Sumner, C., 1996, “Stratigraphy of the northern depositional margin of the Coconino Sandstone, northern Arizona and southern Utah”, GSA Abstracts with Programs, Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado.

Sumner, C., 1995, Eocene of East Texas, Nacogdoches and Rusk counties: guidebook / Southwestern Association of Student Geological Societies, Annual Meeting hosted by Stephen F. Austin State University.

Sumner, C.D., and C.A. Galloway, 1992, “Depositional environment analysis of the Carrizo Sandstone, northern Nacogdoches County, Texas”, AAPG Abstracts with Programs, Annual Meeting, Calgary, Canada.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS / AFFILIATIONS

Licensed Professional Geoscientist

State of Texas, License Number 580 (Geology)

Certified Trainer

Mine Safety and Health Administration

Texas Mining and Reclamation Association

Secretary (2006), Treasurer (2007)

and Vice Chair (2008)

Geological Society of America,

Member (1996 to Present)

Member-at-large, Academic & Applied Geosciences Relations Cmt. (2008 – 2011)

GSA - Shlemon Mentor Program,

Distinguished Mentor

2004, 2005, 2006, 2008

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