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EXPERIENCE
December 2003 to presentSR. PARTNER / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & HYDROSCIENCES CONSULTANT Aquifer Recharge Company, LLC. Senior partner and consultant to start-up water resources management firm specializing in innovative natural and enhanced methods of aquifer recharge. Designed, developed and, implemented proprietary GIS-based database methodology for integrating and interpreting large multi-discipline datasets used in recharge site location and development (patent applications in process). Obtained preliminary investment of $100K from national engineering firm (CH2MHill) for continued feasibility studies in south-central Texas. Co-developed legal methodology for development and ownership of “diffuse” surface water and recharged groundwater in Texas. Prepared portfolios detailing various business models. Presented development concepts to various corporate and State, and local government officials. Designed and launched company website (www.aquifergroup.com). Company is currently seeking outside investment.
September 2003 to presentOWNER / OPERATOR EP Texas Gaming, El Paso, Texas. Established popular online gaming community for several well-known multiplayer games (essentially a hobby turned business). EPTG is currently running six online games from three Linux-based dedicated servers. Designed and implemented community PHP/SQL-based website (www.eptexasgaming.com) on separate Linux server. Maintain server content and refresh/upgrade servers periodically. Closely supervise volunteer community members that perform general maintenance and website upkeep.
September 2001 to presentASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR Pan-American Center for Earth and Environmental Studies (PACES) Department of Geological Sciences The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas Assist in administrative functions for PACES program including personnel matters, budgeting, and program development. Represent Center interests to both internal and external audience. Assist in general PACES program management. Organize conferences and training seminars. Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and maintenance estimates for PACES equipment purchases. Oversee budget requests. Serve in dual role with management/research position below.
July 2000 to presentMANAGER, GEOSCIENCES APPLICATIONS RESEARCH CENTER and RESEARCH SPECIALIST - GEOLOGIC REMOTE SENSING Pan-American Center for Earth and Environmental Studies (PACES) Department of Geological Sciences The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas Manage PACES Geosciences Applications Research Center. Conduct basic and applied research contributing to NASA's Earth Science Enterprise. Provide information for use by researchers to develop improved understanding of geological, ecological and environmental processes and changes in land usage taking place in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico region. Oversee current full-time (3) and student (~5-10) staff. Serve as consultant to provide remote sensing and geologic expertise to various groups and organizations. Manage and coordinate data acquisition efforts. Responsible for all hardware/ software acquisitions for PACES. Assist graduate and undergraduate students with research. Serve as temporary graduate faculty to serve on students committees. Organize technical conferences. Co-instruct Remote Sensing for Educators (graduate-level credit GLOBE Program remote sensing module). Prepare, analyze and interpret satellite image data for summer geology field courses conducted within the southwestern United States (grant initiative with JPL). Implemented PACES Landsat ETM+ web-based scene viewer/image processor. Current efforts include:
July 2000 to presentCONSULTING GEOSCIENTIST J. M. Seeley Consulting El Paso, Texas Part-time consultant for various clients for geoscience, remote sensing, and other projects. Recent work includes preparation and analyses of gravity and magnetic anomaly maps for fault detection related to gold prospect; image processing and analyses of regional satellite aerial imagery, digital imagery enhancement and preparation for hard copy production, translation of raster graphics to web-compliant imagery, development of display and presentation graphics using ArcGIS and other applications, and general website development and administration.
December 1999 to July 2000RESEARCH SPECIALIST - GEOLOGIC REMOTE SENSING Pan-American Center for Earth and Environmental Studies (PACES) Department of Geological Sciences The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas Conducted basic and applied geologic and remote sensing research in support of various PACES projects. Provided remote sensing and geologic expertise to various groups and organizations. Assisted graduate and undergraduate students with research. Implemented joint UTEP/JPL/NASA pilot-program to provide satellite image data for summer geology field camps. Co-instructed Remote Sensing for Educators (graduate-level credit GLOBE Program remote sensing module). PACES is a member of the National Alliance of NASA University Research Centers.
August 1995 to June 1999GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR, Ph.D. CANDIDATE Department of Geological Sciences The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas Instructed laboratory courses in Physical geology and Structural geology from 05/95 to 12/95 while working toward Ph.D. degree in geology. Voluntarily co-instructed six week Summer Field Course for geologists from 05/96 to 07/96. Awarded NASA / Jet Propulsion Laboratory CUESTA fellowship from 07/96 to 08/97. Research Associate funded by the Pan American Center for Earth and Environmental Studies (PACES) from 08/97 to 06/99 while completing dissertation research. Presented research results at various regional and national conventions. Principal geologic specializations:
September 1993 to August 1995ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT MANAGER – ASSOCIATE GEOLOGIST Petroleum Solutions Environmental, Inc. 3109 N. McColl Road McAllen, Texas 78502 Project managemer for environmental consulting firm providing start-to-finish environmental consulting and remediation services, primarily involving soil and groundwater cleanup of hydrocarbon and chemical contaminated facilities. Primary responsibilities included completion of both Limited and Comprehensive Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank (LPST) Site Assessments, the development and implementation of site-specific Remedial Action Plans for contaminated site restoration, the development of Site Closure Plans, and the preparation of both Phase I and Phase II Environmental Property Assessments. Job duties included report review, correspondence review, and the preparation of cost proposals, cost estimates, and cost tracking reports for individual projects. I served as the principal liaison between state regulatory agencies, primarily the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC), and clients. Have project management experience with:
April 1992 to March 1993LEAD CONSULTING GEOLOGIST Foresight Environmental, Inc. 210 44th Street Corpus Christi, Texas 78463 Provided project management and direction for leaking underground storage tank (UST) assessments, chemical and hydrocarbon spill assessments, groundwater and soil quality investigations, and environmental property assessments. Possess working knowledge of contaminant plume delineation, monitor well design and installation, and various remedial action design and implementation methods including excavation, contaminant removal/groundwater extraction and treatment, soil vapor extraction, and air sparging methods. Other duties included assessment report review, correspondence review, work order/proposal preparation, and suggestion of necessary changes. Also responsible for coordination of the geological staff (2 geologists) and the field services department (2 technicians), and for the training of incoming geologists. Have practical experience with:
July 1991 to April 1992STAFF GEOLOGIST Foresight Environmental, Inc. 210 44th Street Corpus Christi, Texas 78463 Provided project management and field supervision for leaking UST assessments involving groundwater and soil quality investigations. Primary duties included assessment report preparation, drilling supervision for soil boring and monitoring well installations (included logging of bore holes and field screening for volatile organic compounds), remedial system setup, supervision of UST removal and excavation activities, extensive field sampling (soil and groundwater), surveying, and drafting (CAD) of site diagrams. Rapidly promoted to Lead Geologist. Principal work experience included:
July 1987 to July 1988CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Corpus Christi Area Office Corpus Christi, Texas Worked directly with project engineers on various construction projects related to dredging and navigable waterway maintenance. Provided data for topographic and hydrographic surveys, prepared waterway maintenance maps, and prepared monthly reports (for Notice to Mariners) of depths in navigable waterways. Resigned position to pursue M.S. degree in geology.
January 1987 to July 1987CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Corpus Christi Area Office Corpus Christi, Texas Primary duties included the plotting of cross-sections of marine waterways for dredging operations projects, computation of right-of-way and spoil area boundaries, and the preparation of working drawings and base maps for maintenance and dredging projects. Promoted to Engineering Technician II.
August 1986 to January 1987CARTOGRAPHER Defense Mapping Agency Hydrographic / Topographic Center Brookmont, Maryland Assigned to the Scientific Data Department, Geodetic Positioning Division, Triangulation Branch 1, Section 4 at the Hydrographic/Topographic Center in Brookmont, Maryland following receipt of security clearance.
May 1981 to August 1981GROUND CREW MEMBER Mercedes Flying Service Old Rebel Field Mercedes, Texas Provided ground support (aircraft maintenance, mixing and loading of spray applicant) for agricultural spraying service.
April 1979 to August 1979COTTON SCOUT Texas Pest Management Association Lubbock, Texas Performed insect counts for insect control studies in numerous cotton fields in Cameron County, Texas. You are visitor
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