Curtis Knowles

ck1stinks@hotmail.com

Address Available Upon Request

 

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