Nicholas J. Chin

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847-***-****

y6cpio@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

3+ years of success with the Illinois State Geological Survey conducting field sampling, lab analysis, and GIS mapping consultation

Personal Traits:

Thrives on Challenges- for example while working towards my Bachelor’s Degree, I successfully balanced full semester course loads of 17 credit hours while working a minimum of 15 hours per week at the Illinois State Geological Survey

Enterprising- I continually seek opportunities to expand my professional network connections, with a proven ability to approach strangers, I quickly establish lasting connections while identifying quality traits within individuals

Key Skills:

• Conversational in Mandarin Chinese- Currently attending 1 on1 weekly tutoring sessions in addition to 2+ years of advanced simplified Chinese reading and writing course work

EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Bachelor of Science in Earth, Society, and Environment

Minor in Informatics, Dean’s List

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

• Certificate 40 hour OSHA HAZWOPER training

• Certificate for Excellence in Sustainable Management and Technology from Department of Business Administration at University of Illinois as part of a year-long, two-course sequence on Sustainable Product and Market Subsistence Development.

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES

• Microsoft/ Apple Office Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint

• ArcGIS 10- 2 semesters of intensive course work, receiving recommendations from 2 professors as a testament to the quality of work performed

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Illinois State Geological Survey, Champaign, IL

Undergraduate Field Technician (February 2009 – June 2011)

Performed field experiments to verify Midwest Geological Sequestration Program ($163.9 million U.S. Department of Energy funded carbon emissions underground storage project) safety and mission objectives attained. Results were reported to Sequestration Communication Coordinator for media public relations distribution.

• Conducted geochemical CO2, ammonia and alkalinity laboratory analysis for ground water samples to ensure safe results maintained

• Gathered rock and core samples by driving company sports utility vehicle over 100 miles round trip to Decatur job site weekly

• Proactively inspected and maintained field equipment to ensure long term usage

• Managed collection and compilation of incoming rock and core sample key data components were properly analyzed utilizing self designed Microsoft Access database program

International Immersion into Subsistence Marketplaces, Chennai, New Delhi, Jabalpur, India Market Researcher (August 2010 – May 2011)

Graduate classroom and field studies embarking on a mission overseas to research poverty and subsistence. (http://www.business.illinois.edu/subsistence/teaching/spmdsm.html)

• Designed community based semi permanent disaster relief system prototype to enable impoverished humans an opportunity for recovery in the event of a climatic disaster

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary design, business, and technical engineering project teams to develop a viable business manufacturing and marketing plan

• Interviewed illiterate, impoverished individuals living in both India urban and rural settings to survey their perspective on designed disaster relief systems

• Consulted with many educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and corporate sponsors to gain insight on marketability and business development of these disaster relief systems

Baoshan Middle School, Chaozhou, People’s Republic of China

Volunteer Teacher (July 2010 – August 2010)

Empowered mainland Chinese teenage students seeking spoken English language skills subsequent to Chinese University of Hong Kong international summer study abroad program.

• Created daily lesson plans, conversational dialogue, and fun activities used to guide students and build confidence using spoken English skills to be able to understand, converse, and build toward international travel

• Supervised two, over thirty student classrooms: instilling strong student English language dialogue, mutual respect, and cultural maturity

• Gained firsthand knowledge and perspective of Chaozhou village and family lifestyle; witnessing global responsibilities, understanding, and human relations

Gerald Heinz & Associates, East Dundee, IL

Engineering Technician and Field Surveyor (April 2007 – August 2007)

Obtained initial knowledge and understanding about engineering surveying techniques for local civil engineering firm.

• Operated Trimble GPS Surveyor and Total Station devices used to accurately measure, properly stake, and differentiate project leveling requirements

• Prepared plats, surveys, and studies to execute land community development plans

• Supervised training of new employee on proper surveying techniques

Volunteer Work

Citizens for Conservation (October 2011 – Present)

• Actively restore and preserve over 2500 acres of public land in the Barrington, Illinois region

Alternative Spring Break (January 2011 – June 2011)

• Mentored children up through thirteen years old located at the Lee and Beulah Moor Children’s Home, El Paso, Texas during a week-long, alternative spring break program

Peru Amazon Rainforest and Canopy Workshop (July 2006)

• Expedited environmental exploration: enriching experience, knowledge, and insight of some of Earth’s most precious natural resources

• Engaged with local, native children in recreational activities and gift giving service work

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