KWHorton

10/28/2014
Brookhaven, MS

Position Desired

Geotechnical Engineering
Anywhere in the U.S.
Yes

Resume

EDUCATION
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering - May 2014
Cumulative GPA: 3.67 | Minor: Arabic

SKILLS
Leadership: project leader for the design of a brine injection well
Software: ArcGIS, ERDAS, AutoCAD, Matlab, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, Access, Word
Field techniques: geologic mapping, scan line survey, sampling methods, site characterization, dam assessment, aquifer tests
Lab techniques: soil compaction, Atterberg limits, sieve analysis, rock quality designation, permeameter, rock strength tests
Regulatory documentation: permit applications, MDEQ/EPA site assessments

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Mississippi Minerals Resource Institute
GIS technician - December 2012 thru May 2014

Develop educational maps and images for the University of Mississippi
Construct critical facilities maps for emergency management agencies in the Mississippi Delta

University of Mississippi Department of Geology and Geological Engineering
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - January 2013 thru May 2014

Prepare and run lab exercises for geology courses
Create weekly quizzes and instruct on laboratory material
Assist students with class material during the lab and office hours

USDA/ARS National Sedimentation Laboratory
Hydraulic Lab Technician - May thru August 2011

Assist in building and maintaining hydraulic flumes
Record flow rate and sediment load data
Prepare soil and gravel samples for flume tests

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Idaho Department of Lands - May thru September 2014
Wildland Firefighter, Type 2

Serve as Initial Attack engine or hand crew member
Use a chainsaw, handtools, and portable pumps in fire suppression efforts
Perform pre-commercial thinning for timber production

University of Mississippi Campus Recreation - August 2012 thru May 2014
Intramural Sports ...

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