Geologist
Resume:
Isaah Daniel Land
*** ****** *****, ***********, ** 15146
*********@*****.*** (primary email account)
*****.****@******.***.*** (secondary email account)
Objective
Geologist seeking bright opportunities for the future.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
Minor in Anthropology
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Degree Received/Graduation Date: May 2009
Boyle County High School
Danville, KY 40422
Diploma received: May 2004
Relevant Work Experience
Wellsite Geologist with Sunburst Consulting, Inc.
July 2009 to December 2011, 84 hours weekly (when on location; 12 hour shifts, 7 days/week until well is complete)
District Manager: Robert McCue 406-***-****
On-site geologist/geosteer
Duties as on-site geologist include Geo-steering through curve and lateral drilling portions of natural gas Marcellus shale wells by monitoring a culmination of MWD data (Gamma data being the key indicator) recorded while drilling in order to keep the wellbore within specified target zones.
• Extensive experience with standard wellsite geology procedures
o Examining rock cuttings through microscope and fluoroscope with a variety of chemical cuts (Isopropyl Alcohol, Alizarin Red, Trichloroethylene),
o Actively monitor gas output of the well using digital MSI gas chromatographs.
o Closely monitor gamma ray readings in order to ascertain accurate formation dip in order to keep wellbore within specified target zone.
o Construct and update detailed geologic well logs throughout operations.
• Sunburst geologists are required to be on-site 24/7 during curve/lateral drilling operations,
o Must be able to troubleshoot, identify and solve/repair any problems with the geological equipment quickly and efficiently without interrupting drilling operations.
• Extensive experience preparing geologic reports, field logs and well evaluations.
o ~10 page well evaluation constructed upon completion of each well drilled
• Trained and experienced in the use of Wellsight Systems mud logging programs as well as SES geo-steering software.
• Approximately 2.5 years experience as wellsite geologist in Marcellus Shale with limited experience in Bakken Shale and 3-forks lateral drilling of the Williston basin (North Dakota).
Geography and Geology Undergraduate Research Assistant/Department Technician
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101
February 2008-May 2009 (10 hours weekly, $8/hr)
Supervisor: Dr. Andrew Wulff 270-***-****
Duties as department technician, including but not limited to:
• Preparing acetate peels & dilute acid mixtures,
• Sieving material for use in classroom demonstrations,
• Extensive use of the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) in conjunction with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) to determine structure and composition of samples (synthesized zeolites, clay particles, etc.),
• Inventory of departmental supplies (thin sections, rock samples, acid bottles, acids, pH buffers, and other assorted chemicals),
• Cleaning and preparing microscope stage assemblies and preparing material for introductory lab classes.
Geography and Geology Undergraduate Research Assistant
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101
August 2006-December 2006 (20-30 hrs/week, $8/hr)
Supervisor: Dr. John D. All 270-***-****
Work entailed attempting to reopen an old, filled entrance to Lost River Cave, located on private property. Duties included: digging through the clay filled pit in order to regain entrance to Lost River Cave, assisting in research on global climate change in terms of data entry using Microsoft Word and Excel and WinKarst and article editing.
Forest Entomology Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Kentucky Forest Entomology Lab, Lexington, KY 40546
June 2005 - August 2005 (40 hrs/week, $7.75/hr)
Supervisor: Lynne K. Rieske-Kinney 859-***-****
Assisted with field research in the Daniel Boone National Forest.
Duties:
• Installed and maintained various types of insect traps
• Collected and processed insect samples
• Performed vegetation surveys using the U.S. Forest Service “Forest Inventory and Analysis” protocols,
• Navigated to remote, rural sites using topographic maps, a compass and Global Position System (GPS) unit
• Collected tree core samples,
• Used DBH tape and the Haglöf III Vertex Hypsometer to measure trees
• Entered and quality-checked data using Microsoft Office Excel
Relevant Skills
• Strong background in both hands-on geologic laboratory research and fieldwork.
• Well versed in the use of the brunton compass, polarizing light microscope, photomontage microscope, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope (and required preparation methods), GPS equipment and the Haglöf III Vertex Hypsometer.
• Extremely well versed in the use of SES geo-steering software.
• Experienced with the techniques of sieving, acetate peel production and analysis, thin section production and analysis, construction of accurate geologic maps and cross sections, preparation of hydrochloric acid dilutions and related analytical techniques.
• Comfortable working alone or with others in a variety of settings.
• Possess limited experience with ArcGIS in lab and ArcPad in the field.
• Comfortable working in the field using topographic maps and compass for survey and analysis purposes. Experienced with both PCs and MACs and the standard software suites (excel, word, etc.).
Leadership and Involvement
Geology Club Vice President August 2008-May 2009
Student member of Mineralogical Society of America (MSA)
Student member of Geological Society of America (GSA)
Green River Grotto member
Participant in the 2007 Kentucky Society of Professional Geologists (KSPG) Field Conference
Completed NIU/ISU Field Camp in Wyoming and South Dakota May-July 2008
Student volunteer at 2008 GSA joint annual meeting, Houston, Texas
Relevant Courses Completed
Geology 270 – Analytical Techniques
Geology 308 – Structural geology
Geology 330 – Mineralogy
Geology 350 – Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Geology 380 – Field Techniques
Geology 395 – Field geology (field camp)
Geology 405 – Paleontology
Geology 415 – Environmental geology
Geology 430 – Optical Mineralogy
Geology 445 – Aqueous geochemistry
Geology 460 – Principles of sedimentology and stratigraphy
Geology 475 – Crystallography
Geology 475 – Geology of the Bahamas
Geology 475 – Mojave Desert/Death Valley Field Geology
Geology 485 – Geology of Fossil Fuels
Geology 499 – Professional Prep in geology
Geography 316 – Fundamentals of GIS
Geography 317 – Geographic Information Systems
Biology 404 – Electron Microscopy
Additional Work History
Clerk/Cashier
Minit Mart #94
1200 Campbell lane, Bowling Green, KY 42104
May 2007 – December 2007
Clerk/Cashier
Mr. Miser Food Mart
222 2nd St, Perryville, KY 40468
May 2006 – August 2006
Bindery worker
R.R. Donnelly & Sons Co. (printing/manufacturing factory)
Danville, KY 40422
May 2005 – June 2005
Clerk/Cashier
Mr. Miser Food Mart
222 2nd St, Perryville, KY 40468
May 2003 – June 2004
References:
Robert "Bo" McCue
Geologist/Appalachian District Manager
Sunburst Consulting, Inc.
412-***-**** (office)
**@******************.***
www.sunburstconsulting.com
Bill Ruff Teel
Onsite Drilling Specialist
EQT Production Company
************@*****.***
Dr. Andrew Wulff
Ph.D. Petrology, Mineralogy
Professor of geology at Western Kentucky University
Supervisor at current employment
******.*****@***.***
Dr. Fred Siewers
Ph.D. Sedimentology, stratigraphy, paleontology, and geochemistry
Professor of geology at Western Kentucky University
Also serves as supervisor at current employment
****.*******@***.***
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