Geologist

Daniel Wright

*** *** ******* *****, ******* Hill, TX 78642 • 512-***-****

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PERSONAL STATEMENT/OBJECTIVE

Hard working, creative, recent graduate seeking employment in the environmental industry. Education and initiative coupled with a competitive drive and a task-oriented personality allow me to complete assignments with accuracy and attention to detail in a timely fashion. Previous field experience has taught me that to achieve success one must be dynamic and innovative in problem solving, and I pride myself on my ability to think on my feet and implement practical solutions. An exceptional work ethic and self-starter approach to task completion help me to motivate those working with me to achieve new heights.

EDUCATION

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Geoscience with a minor in Chemistry

• Graduation Date August 2008

• > 30 Hours of Laboratory Techniques in Sedimentology, Structural Field Methods, Igneous/Metamorphic Petrology, Physical Geology and Chemistry

Southwest State University, Marshall, Minnesota

• Attended Freshman year on a wrestling scholarship

ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Geological Society of America 2006-2008

Muscular Dystrophy Association 2005-2006

Cooper Cardiac Clinic Certified 2005-2008

Fitness Professional

Texas Tech Wrestling Club (Captain 2003-2004) 2003-2005

EXPERIENCE

LubbockTutors.com Lubbock, TX

Organic Chemistry Tutor 05/07-05/08

• Assisted undergraduates taking Organic Chemistry I and/or II in understanding the fundamentals of the subject.

• Assisted students in preparing for quizzes and tests; students received higher scores as a result of tutoring.

• Goal was to perceive a student’s inability to grasp the subject matter, then to present it in a different manner to facilitate the student’s understanding.

Rocky LaRue’s Sports Bar & Grill Lubbock, TX

Doorman/Bouncer/Bar Back 05/05-02/07

• Duties included reviewing patrons for proper entry criteria, security in the establishment, and assist/support bartenders with serving beverages.

• Required multi-tasking in fast-paced environment, awareness and responsibility of patrons’ safety, and using interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.

Alamo Environmental San Antonio, TX

Field Crew Member 05/04-08/04

• Member of a highly-trained field team charged with site remediation at a Koch Pipeline facility in Bedford, Texas. The facility is the largest distribution of petroleum products in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex.

• As a field crew member, obtained the 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training (will require renewal).

• Under the tutelage of a Weston Solutions geologist, trained in soil sampling and methods for containing contaminated ground water during mud logging.

• As a field crew member, assisted in the installation of one of the largest groundwater remediation systems (pump & treat, air sparge, and soil vapor extraction) in Texas.

Weston Solutions Austin, TX

Intern 05/03-08/03

• Data compellation and management as an intern for one of the larger global environmental firms in the United States. As an intern, I was charged with a variety of tasks, including data management and report processing.

• First hand experience in assisting engineers in processing and handling of groundwater remediation maps. On-site data collection for remediation site in downtown Austin Texas.

• The invaluable experience from this internship prepared me for the fast paced and competitive work environment of successful environmental consulting firms.

PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL REFERENCES

Teresa Washington Weston Solutions 512-***-****

John Barron Alamo Environmental 210-***-****

Dr. Jon Cunniff Texas Tech UMC 806-***-****

Jonathan Irwin www.LubbockTutors.com 281-***-****

Michael Clintsman Owner/Operator of Bar PM 806-***-****

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