CV Entry level geoscientist position-recent graduate with M.S. in geology

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Last Updated: Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Re: Cover letter for entry level geoscientist position

Dear Madam/Sir,
Thank you for this opportunity to introduce myself. I am seeking employment as an entry level geoscientist in either petroleum exploration or development. At a time when the world is focused on petroleum, I would welcome the opportunity to bring the research and analytical skills I have developed as a geoscientist to the right company. My knowledge base and skills were developed in a rigorous BS and MS curriculum of coursework, fieldwork, and lab work as shown on my resume. I finished my BS and MS degrees with GPAs of 3.855 and 3.804, respectively. Additionally, through my coursework and research in geology, as well as my simultaneous completion of a law degree, I have developed excellent writing and oral presentation skills.

For my thesis research, I chose to study an aspect of karst reservoir macro-porosity which was largely unexplored, but which has far-reaching applications. The results of the experiment became the basis for my thesis, “An Empirical Study of Cave Passage Dimensions Using Augmented Radial and Longitudinal Survey Data.” I designed the experiment with enough flexibility to adapt to a variety of field conditions and I directed the field work to collect the necessary data for the experiment. Then, I quantified the effect of limited data on the relative error of pore volume calculations. The preliminary results of the experiment were delivered at an AAPG conference in a PowerPoint presentation and published in the AAPG abstracts volume. Additionally, in a Summer (2008) Internship position, I researched and created local scale isopach maps of the Marcellus Shale, for Wilkes Energy, to assist in evaluating production potential for leases held by the company.

It would be a welcome opportunity to bring my skills to a great company. I learn quickly, work hard, and focus intently on the tasks at hand. I am enthusiastic about the mutual benefit to both an employer and myself from such a professional relationship.

Internships
Wilkes Energy Akron, Ohio
 Internship, Summer 2008
 Marcellus Shale Research (S.W. Pennsylvania), local isopach mapping from Pennsylvania State
Geological Survey well log data, compiled well log data and completion reports, leasehold evaluation
BJAAM Environmental Inc. Canal Fulton, Ohio
 Internship, Summer 2004
 Ground water monitoring, water sampling, on-site testing, and water sample collection for lab submission.

University of Akron 2006 – 2008 Akron, Ohio
 Instructor, Workforce Development
University of Akron 2004 – 2006 Akron, Ohio
 Graduate Assistant and Lab Instructor
Rose Yacht Canvas 1999 – 2004 Akron, Ohio
 Business owner/partner
 Design and fabrication of custom canvas products
for the Lake Erie yachting community
Alex Pachos d/b/a Alex Pachos 1994 – 1999 Hollywood, Florida
 Mechanical contractor and free lance contract employee
 Sales, service, and installations of HVAC systems,
major appliances, pumping equipment
American Leak Detection, Larry Hite – Miami-Dade, Florida 1991 – 1994 Miami-Dade, Florida
 Leak detection technician and repairs
Alex Pachos d/b/a Alex Pachos 1989 – 1991 Hollywood, Florida
 Mechanical contractor and free lance contract employee
 Sales, service, and installations of HVAC systems,
major appliances, pumping equipment
The Recovery Room Yacht Canvas & Upholstering 1976 – 1988 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
 Business owner, designer, & fabricator of canvas
products for sail & power yachts

Education__________________________________________________________

Master of Science, Geology (GPA 3.8)

Juris Doctor


Bachelor of Science, Geology
(GPA 3.85)
University of Akron, Akron, Ohio


University of Akron, School of Law, Akron, Ohio

University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
December 2008


May 2009 (anticipated)


August 2004



Selected Pertinent Academic Courses

 Petroleum Geology
 Advanced Groundwater Hydrology
 ESRI ArcGIS
 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
 Structural Geology
 Environmental Geophysics
 Optical Mineralogy
 Invertebrate Paleontology
 Coastal Geology
 Analytical Methods in Geology
 Geoscience Information Acquisition & Management
 Crystallography and Non-silicate mineralogy
 Silicate Mineralogy and Petrology
 Principles of Chemistry I & II
 Classical Physics I & II
 Pre-calculus
 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I & II
 Biology

 Mathematical representation of data, graphing, and analysis
 Computer aided technical illustrating
 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Freehand, web page creation, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop, ESRI ArcGIS (9.2), Lexis Nexis, Westlaw

 Thin section preparation, polarizing microscope proficiency, thin section analysis
 Geologic mapmaking, isopach mapping, cross-section construction, chronostratigraphy, sequence stratigraphy
 Sediment collection, grain segregation and size distribution analysis, mineralogical analysis
 Ground Penetrating Radar, Electrical Resistivity, remote imaging interpretation
 Drill log analysis, aquifer mapping, water sampling and field analysis, monitoring well and chain of custody protocols LOI, AA, XRD, ICP, IC, Liquid Chromatography
 Stereographic net construction, Mohr diagram stress and strain analysis, Rose diagram construction and analysis
 Report preparation – excellent communication skills; clear concise writing style; presentation of scientific data to non-scientists