William Sanderson Hoppe
Fort Worth, Texas
pal5x2@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science in Geology May 2011
Related Coursework: Mineralogy, Petrology, Sedimentology, Geographic Information Systems
Woodberry Forest School Orange, VA
Winner of the William M. Hahn Memorial Award for Volunteer Service May 2007
WORK EXPERIENCE
Oklahoma State University Canon City, CO
Geology Field Study Participant Summer 2010
• Created geologic structure maps based on observations in the field
• Made careful field observations to interpret sedimentary environments
• Solved stratigraphic and structural problems encountered in the field
Summit School Winston-Salem, NC
Construction/Maintenance Summers and Holidays 2008-2011
• Worked construction and maintenance jobs to cover college expenses
• Gained electrical, plumbing, small engine repair, masonry, carpentry and other practical skills
• Supervised and trained high school employees
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC
Research Assistant Summers 2006, 2007
• Gathered stock data for finance professor
• Used Excel to run data analysis
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Phi Delta Theta Fort Worth, TX
Texas Zeta August 2007
Texas Christian University Rangers Fort Worth, TX
Founding member August 2009 - May 2010
• Charged with building school spirit among current students and alumni
Congressional Gold Award Washington, DC
Recipient June 2006
• Completed a two-year program consisting of over 800 hours of volunteer service
• One of five North Carolinians to be awarded gold medal by Senator Richard Burr in 2006
• Award established in 1979 to “recognize initiative, achievement and service in young people”
• Highest award for youth given by the Congress (congressionalaward.org)
Boy Scouts of America Winston-Salem, NC
Eagle Recipient Spring 2003
• Order of the Arrow and Order of the Arrow Brotherhood
• Bronze, Gold and Silver Palms
• Four 50-Miler Awards, Zeb Barnhardt Camping Award
• Troop Leader Philmont Scout Ranch
COMPUTER AND LANGUAGE SKILLS
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Arc GIS and ESRI Mapping Software
Language: Working knowledge of Spanish