Curtis Knowles
Address Available Upon Request
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OBJECTIVE:
Energetic Environmental Geography major seeking an entry level position with both field
and laboratory work�
EDUCATION:
B.S., Environmental Geography with minor in Geology, Valdosta State University, May 2000
���� GPA in major: 3.1 (on 4.0 scale)
Relevant Courses
���� Meteorology and Climatology��������
Geochemistry�
���� Physiography�������������������������������������
Biogeography
���� Geographic Information Systems�� Cartography�
���� Environmental Geology�������������������
Soil Science�
���� Geomorphology����������������������������������
Hydrology�
���� Cultural Geography��������������������������
Field Methods in Environmental Geography�
���� Regional Planning�����������������������������
Environmental Management
���� History of Life�������������������������������������
Capstone in Environmental Geography
EMPLOYMENT:
Contractor at the US Geological Survey (Internship)
Environmental Career Organization, August 2000-Present
���� -Administrator of the Laboratory Information Management System database using�
��������� MS Access 2000
���� -Adjusting the third and fourth floor plans using ARC
VIEW 3.0 and ARCINFO 7.0
���� -Maintaining the Geologic Division Safety and Health web page using HTML formatting
Server/Dinning Room Supervisor
Shoney's, January 1998-July 2000
���� -Created and maintained a weekly schedule�
���� -Motivated team members
���� -Provided a healthy and energetic atmosphere for guests
Research Assistant
Valdosta State University, Dr. Larry McGlinn, October 1999-December 1999�
���� -Designed and operated Asian Studies Curriculum Enhancement Program�
��������� web page using HTML formatting
���� -Researched and compiled articles and web pages
���� -Corresponded with Dr. McGlinn on the project
Customer Service Representative/Cashier
Wal-Mart, November 1996-December 1997�
���� -Worked closely with management
����� -Money maintenance
���� -Performed organized audits
TECHNICAL SKILLS:�
Bouyoucos Hydrometer method�
Use of an Increment Borer�
Piezometer readings� Surfer32�
Didger� Arc/Info 7.0�
Arc View 3.0� Cartographic Interpretation
Microsoft Office 2000�
Drafting Technical Reports
Windows NT/98/95�
Global Positioning Systems�
Surveying Techniques HTML Formatting�
Web Design�
Web Maintenance
HONORS and AWARDS:
United States Geological Survey, April 2001
���� -Certificate of Hazardous Waste Management Training
United States Geological Survey, November 2000�
���� -Certificate of Course Mastery Laboratory Safety�
���� -Certificate of Course Mastery Hazard Communication Standard
United States Geological Survey, September 2000
���� -Certificate of Completion CPR and First Aid Basic Training Course
The Compu Club, August 2000
���� -Certificate of Completion MS Access 2000 Intermediate Course
���� -Certificate of Completion MS Access 2000 Basic Course
Shoney's, January 2000
���� -100% Excellent Test Scores
���� -Superior Hospitality and Outstanding Service�
Valdosta State University, September 1995-September 1996
���� -HOPE Scholarship
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:�
Geoscience Student Society, November 1999-2000, Web Page Creator and Maintainer�
Georgia Geological Society, November 1999-2000, Active Member
Keep Valdosta Beautiful, April 2000, Two-mile Branch Creek Clean-up
Community Theatre Guild, June 1996-August 1997, Active Volunteer
Georgia Bridgeman, August 1991-May 1995 Active Member, 1994-1995 Section Leader�
PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS:
Valdosta State University, Earthquake Prediction, May 2000
Valdosta State University, Geochemical Analysis at Lake Louise, December 1999�
Geoscience Student Society Web Page, November 1999
REFERENCES:
Available Upon Request