7215 86th St NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Email: [email protected]
1996 Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, University of Alaska, Fairbanks.
1995 Bachelor of Science in Geology, University of Alaska, Fairbanks.
Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certified, 2003-present
� Construct hydrologic model of Colville River basin using Modflow 2000.
Preliminary results presented at 2003 Washington Hydrogeology Symposium.
� Conduct hydrogeologic studies in Washington State, especially Colville and
Methow River basins and Jefferson County.
� Assist in writing reports summarizing hydrologic investigations.
� Use Arc/Info and ArcMap to create maps from existing coverages and digitize new coverages as necessary.
� Independently learn new software and instruct other hydrologists and scientists at
the Washington Science Center in their use and application.
� Developed a web page presenting historic precipitation and temperature data and analysis for the Mojave Desert.
� Compiled chronology of Holocene alluvial deposition for 17 drainages in the southwestern United States to be presented at an international fluvial geomorphology symposium in Arizona, Fall 2000.
� Produced surficial geologic map and summary of Quaternary geology of Comb Wash, southeastern Utah using Arc/Info.
� Performed analysis of late Quaternary geology of Walnut Canyon National Park.
� Planned public outreach and education by participating in Flagstaff�s annual �Science in the Park,� co-leading rafting field trips down the Grand Canyon and judging various science fairs in local elementary schools.
1998-2001 Research Assistant, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
� Reconstructed the effects of land-use and climate change on the Navajo Reservation using aerial photographs, historic photographs and historic climate data.
� Analyzed sediment from various caves in the Southwest.
� Organized, catalogued and prepared faunal specimen for archiving in the Quaternary Sciences Program�s comparative collection.
Jan-May 1996 Lab Instructor, University of Alaska, Department of Geology, Anchorage, AK
� Developed interactive labs for introductory physical geology courses.
� Implemented curriculum designed to emphasize problem solving and critical analysis of geologic problems.
� Planned and designed end of the semester field trip to show examples of a variety of geologic settings and processes.
1994-1995 Tutor, Writing Center, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK
� Guided students through the writing process from developing brainstorming to organization through final editing.
� Developed database for biographical information of students using the writing center.
� Compiled monthly statistics of writing center use to be sent to university professors and teaching assistants.
1994-1995 Student Intern, Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, AK
� Implemented new organization and check out procedures for the USGS publications library to ease accessibility for staff and public
� Catalogued Department of Transportation reports using Microsoft Access
� Prepared digital location maps for Alaska Department of Transportation reports using Arc/Info.
� Assisted with fieldwork for local geologic mapping projects.