Objective
Seeking a career in Marine Geology and Hydrographic Surveying; utilizing my education and experience.
Experience
Geologist
Shannon & Wilson, Inc. – Portland, OR
2006 - Present
• Data entry and technical report writing utilizing bore hole, test pit, and laboratory data
• Responsible for data interpretation of LiDAR and aerial photographs
• Conducted research, data analysis, database implementation and management of historical records for numerous projects directly improving project efficiency
• Conducted field inspections and geologic interpretation of field collected soil and rock samples
• Collected and recorded soil and water samples for environmental testing
Student Chair Member, Board of Directors
Portland State University Bookstore – Portland, OR
2004 - 2007
• Active in overall management of a 10 million dollar company
• Directed the conversion from ‘for profit’ to a ‘not for profit’ business
• Responsible for creating need based student scholarships
• Created ‘Katrina Relief Scholarships’ for students relocated to PSU
Hydrographic Survey Technician
David Evans and Associates – Portland, OR
2001
• Conducted hydrographic surveys, using single and multi-beam sonar, off the coast of California in the Santa Barbara Straits
• Served as a sediment drilling crew member for operations in the Willamette and Columbia River
• Conducted detailed bottom mapping of the Columbia River Basin
Sonar Technician Second Class (Surface)
United States Navy
1994 - 2000
• Substantial experience in passive/active sonar operations and navigational plotting
• Instructor: Oceanography, Sonar Operations, Meteorology, Physics, Marine Geology, etc.
• Awards include: Good Conduct Medal, 2 Letters of Commendation, National Defense Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, 4 Overseas Service Ribbons
Education
Bachelor of Science Degrees 2007
Portland State University (PSU) – Portland, OR
Majors: Geology & Science (Emphasizing Mathematics / Physics)
Certification
• Nuclear Density/Moisture Gauge Certified 2007
• Nuclear Hazardous Materials Transportation Certified 2007
• EPA Certification: HAZWOPER 2007
• OSHA Certifications: HAZWOPER 2007 & Construction (500) 2000
• SCUBA Diver (Open Water) Certification 2004
• Oregon Boater Certification 2001
• Ocean Systems Technician Analyst ‘A’ School 1994
Skils
• Computer proficiency: ESRI GIS, Surfer, Adobe Creative Suite, MATLAB, AutoCAD, and gINT
• Marine Surveying Field Experience: Deck Operations, Marine Sediment Sampling, Multi-beam and Single Beam Sonar Operations, Passive Towed Array, Active and Passive Sonar Operations
• Land Surveying Field Experience: Total Station, Sequoia Data Logger, Brunton Pocket Transit, GPS Systems, Aerial Photography Analysis, Field Mapping
• Analytical Experience: Scanning Electron Microscopy, Optical Light Microscope, Polarizing Light Microscope, Stereo Microscope, Aerial Photograph Analysis, Database Construction and Management