Curtis Knowles
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