Maintenance Project
Resume:
CHRISTOPHER GALLAGHER
Graham, WA 98338
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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Working knowledge of chemistry, toxicology, water quality, ecology and laboratory techniques.
• Extremely detail-oriented planning, development and assessment skills.
• Proficient with both PC and Macintosh operating systems: MS Office Suite, Adobe PDF, various database software programs, internet research, Minitab and SPSS statistical programs as well as health and safety sciences.
• Accurate data entry and record maintenance, fax/copy machines, filing and scanning.
• Willing to relocate and travel.
EDUCATION
• B.S. Environmental Science, Graduated 2011 with an emphasis in freshwater ecology and chemistry.
Western Washington University - Bellingham, WA
The Presidents List Fall 2011, 4.0 GPA
WORK EXPERIENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INTERNSHIP, 2012
G-Logics – Issaquah, WA
• Assisted with environmental investigations and sampling events:
o Assisted with the installation of soil boring and soil samples.
o Assisted with development and sampling of groundwater-monitoring wells.
o Assisted with installation of vapor wells and collection of vapor samples.
o Assisted with the routine maintenance and monitoring of remediation systems.
o Assisted with lead sampling and testing.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT FOR LANDSCAPE/SOIL ECOLOGY PROJECT, 2011
Western Washington University - Bellingham, WA
• Collected various plant and soil samples, as well as environmental measurements from field in Washington and Montana.
• Prepared and organized samples for analysis using various lab techniques.
• Handled and disposed of hazardous chemicals.
• Evaluated data through statistical analysis and summation of analysis.
• Developed conclusions from results and completed a research thesis.
• Presented results to group of scientists.
FACILLITIES AND GROUND MAINTENANCE, 2007-2011
Pierce County Parks & Recreation - Spanaway, WA
• Responsible for various carpentry, concrete, electrical, painting and plumbing duties.
• Supported and assisted team member as needed.
• Skillful operation of heavy equipment and various power tools.
• Daily inspection of power equipment and work area to detect possible hazardous work conditions, noting any safety problems when necessary.
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Member of an ecological restoration team - Bellingham, WA.
• Planned and developed a corrective action plan to restore a natural recreation area.
• Carried through implementation of plan, monitored and assessed restoration work.
• Developed summaries, conclusions and generated future recommendations.
Coursework and lab experience in:
• Water Quality, Freshwater Algae & Toxicology
• Organic and General Chemistry, Biogeochemistry
• Contaminant Fate and Transport
• Renewable Fuels
• General Biology and Environmental Policy
• Salmonid Fish Species
REFERENCES
Joe Gallagher
Project Environmental Scientist
G-Logics Inc.
Issaquah, WA
Rebecca Bunn, Ph. D.
Associate Professor Environmental Science Department
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
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Ylva Lekberg, Ph. D.
Soil Ecologist
MPG Ranch, Missoula, MT
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Derald Randall
Park Specialist
Pierce County Parks and Recreation, Spanaway, WA
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