Brianna Arrington
Summary
B.S. graduate in Geological Sciences with hands-on experience in stratigraphic interpretation, structural mapping, and sedimentological analysis through both academic and competitive team environments. Skilled in interpreting outcrops, measuring structural features, and analyzing depositional environments with over 4 weeks of field experience in Baja California, Cerro Gordo, and Lee Vining conducting structural and stratigraphic mapping. Proficient in software including Microsoft Office Suite, MATLAB, IGPET, Stereonet, FaultKin, Google Earth Pro, with working knowledge of Petrel and ArcGIS. Strong communicator with a background in educational outreach, tutoring, and collaborative research. Passionate about applying field and laboratory experience to solve complex geoscientific problems in professional settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Imperial Barrel Award 1st Place Global Winner
San Diego State University
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Participated in an 8-week competition aimed at graduate level geoscience students, to interpret a given subsurface geothermal dataset.
- Performed borehole data interpretation and well log data integration using software such as Petrel, Stereonet, Mohr Plotter, and ArcGIS Pro to construct accurate regional, cross-sectional, and geomechanical information.
Tutor/Office Aide
Imperial Valley College, Upward Bound Program
06.2018 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: A federally funded educational program aimed at providing opportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and in their higher education pursuits.
- Educated high school to first year college students by promoting beneficial study practices.
- Helped in sustaining a professional environment by filing and organizing classified student and program related information.
- Served as an office assistant to the Director of Upward Bound by conducting research into educational opportunities crucial to current and prospective students.
- Executed monthly student evaluations and inputted data that encompassed academic and behavioral performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology; Emphasis in General Geological Sciences
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA08.2025
Associate of Arts - University Studies in Science and Mathematics
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA06.2020
Skills
- Geological mapping & stratigraphic interpretation
- Borehole & well log analysis
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Laboratory experience in soil and igneous petrological analysis
- Fieldwork readiness and safety awareness
Timeline
Imperial Barrel Award 1st Place Global Winner
San Diego State University
01.2025 - 05.2025
Tutor/Office Aide
Imperial Valley College, Upward Bound Program
06.2018 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Geology; Emphasis in General Geological Sciences
San Diego State University
Associate of Arts - University Studies in Science and Mathematics
Imperial Valley College
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Imperial Valley Discovery Zone [October 2015 - June 2017]
A high school science club dedicated to the goal of increasing STEM literacy in the Imperial Valley region.
- Assisted elementary students in learning STEM related education.
- Served as a chaperone in between and throughout classes.
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