Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Blake Baker

Grand Rapids,Michigan

Summary

A dedicated and hardworking individual seeking a position in the environmental sciences looking to utilize background in data management, project management, contractor coordination, lab testing, scheduling and proposal review.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Geologist

Somat Engineering
05.2022 - Current
  • Working on project sites collecting soil and rock samples
  • Coordinate project guidelines with client and contractors to ensure satisfactory testing and sampling is occurring
  • Analyze field samples using wide array of tests including grain size hydrometer tests, Atterberg tests, proctor compression tests and moisture content tests
  • Utilizing gINT software to input findings to produce reports for clients.

Barback

Founders Brewing Co
  • Support bartenders by utilizing strong multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment to ensure bar is running smoothly
  • Assist wait staff to deliver excellent customer service
  • Professionally represent Founders at all times

Weight Room Attendant

Aquinas College
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Managed front desk and enforced COVID-19 protocols
  • Provided exceptional customer service by resolving client issues and concerns
  • Sanitized weight room with a disciplined cleaning approach

Air Quality Technician & Project Manager

Nova Environmental
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Monitored asbestos abatement sites as a third-party agent
  • Enforced OSHA and EPA standards communicating with school administrators and EGLE
  • Conducted quality air sampling using high volume air pumps
  • Utilized a phase contrast microscope, running sample counts to adhere to AHERA, OSHA and NIOSH guidelines key skills and characteristics

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies, Earth Sciences

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2022

Skills

  • gINT
  • Contractor scheduling and coordination
  • Microsoft Suite
  • ArcMap
  • ArcGIS Online
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • Communication
  • Project development
  • Key GIS projects and abilities include digitizing aerial photos, map making, unsupervised classifications, supervised classifications, image enhancement, multispectral processing, queries, and spatial analysis
  • Familiarity with ModelBuilder and analysis tools

Timeline

Geologist

Somat Engineering
05.2022 - Current

Weight Room Attendant

Aquinas College
09.2020 - 07.2021

Air Quality Technician & Project Manager

Nova Environmental
05.2020 - 08.2020

Barback

Founders Brewing Co

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies, Earth Sciences

Aquinas College
Blake Baker