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Clay Kilgore

Bowling Green,KY

Summary

Diversely-skilled geoscientist committed to preserving wild spaces and the integrity of the environment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Trail Crew Member

Americorps-Appalachian Mountain Club
Gorham, NH
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted with trail maintenance, including clearing brush and debris from trails.
  • Repaired eroded sections of trails by constructing rock steps or water bars.
  • Conducted safety inspections on trails to assess their condition and identify potential hazards.
  • Built new trails using hand tools, power equipment, and mechanized earth-moving machines.
  • Worked collaboratively with fellow crew members to complete projects efficiently and safely.

Lab Assistant

Western Kentucky University Child Care
Bowling Green, KY
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assisted students with their analytical chemistry laboratory experiments.
  • Troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory equipment or processes.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations when performing experiments.
  • Sanitized workstations and instruments to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Performed daily housekeeping tasks driving efficient laboratory operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geology

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05-2025

Skills

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Proficiency in Axing
  • Drilling, splitting, and setting stone
  • Trained in Scanning Electron Microscopy
  • Chemicals handling

Certification

  • CPR Certified (2024)
  • Wilderness First Aid Certified (2024)
  • Leave No Trace Certified (2024)

Affiliations

  • Caving, hiking, and kayaking enthusiast.
  • 2023 Jason Shaw Memorial Award Recipient

Timeline

Trail Crew Member

Americorps-Appalachian Mountain Club
05.2024 - 08.2024

Lab Assistant

Western Kentucky University Child Care
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • CPR Certified (2024)
  • Wilderness First Aid Certified (2024)
  • Leave No Trace Certified (2024)

Bachelor of Science - Geology

Western Kentucky University
Clay Kilgore