Geologist

GEOLOGIST

FOCUS OF INTEREST: OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly analytical and knowledgeable professional with keen attention to detail demonstrating in-depth understanding of principles and methods for describing geological features including physical characteristics, locations, and interrelationships. Possess proven ability to obtain, analyze, and interpret information from all relevant sources; evaluate results to formulate the best solution and propose further recommendations for study. Trustworthy, reliable, and an agent for change with strong work ethics adept at performing multiple assignments effectively within fast-paced environments.

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), ArcMap and StereoWin 1.2, CorelDRAW

Geologic tools including Hand Transit, jake staff, G.P.S., and Specific Geologic Maps

CORE COMPETENCIES

Critical Thinking

Judgment and Decision Making

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Inductive / Deductive Reasoning

Complex Problem Solving

Practical Application of Knowledge Learned

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GEOLOGY: 2009 - University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Internship in the Badlands National Park for Dr. Evanoff

Managers Training Program with topics on Money Management, Store Systems: Warehouse Computer and Security, Leadership Skills, and How to Maximize Staff Production

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

- Worked closely on the stratigraphy of the Badlands National Park. Utilized GPS to locate position and routes for fossil identification; conveyed information to the National Park Service

- Chosen by Geology professors to be the recipient of Neal J. Harr Memorial Outstanding Student Award, a recognition given to only one student university-wide

- Completed database of over 1200 Fossil families for research by Dr. Evanoff called geologic age range of the Tetrapods

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

- Conduct extensive studies to obtain geological and geophysical information

- Prepare thin sections for use with a petrographic microscope to identify minerals

- Background in field identification of minerals and fossils; excavated and jacked fossils

- Use scatter electron microscope (SEM) and execute micro fossil picking with a microscope in dirt and rock

- Prepare geological maps, charts, and reports utilizing results obtained from field and research work

- Analyze and interpret geological, geochemical, and geophysical data from surveys and other sources

- Compile, categorize, and verify data; combine pieces of information to formulate rules or conclusions

- Weigh and consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to be able to choose the most appropriate one

- Utilize critical thinking to identify specific problems as well as to generate sensible answers

- Employ logic and reasoning to accurately identify the strengths and weaknesses of options, solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems encountered

- Identify complex problems and review relevant data to develop and implement the most effective solution

- Apply learned principles, techniques, and procedures to provide advice on relevant issues as well as to recommend further action for study

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SALES AND SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE - Sofa Mart, Aurora, CO: 2001-2006

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER - Papa John’s Pizza, Greeley, CO: 1999-2001

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