Clayton Pfeifer
Summary
Geologist/Paleontologist: A hard working Geology graduate of the South Dakota School of Mines with fieldwork in Geology and Paleontology. My dedication and passion have been rewarded throughout the years with praise, awards, and promotions to leadership levels. Always striving to educate myself to grow academically and professionally. I have begun my Master's Degree program in Paleontology at SDSMT. Once completed, I am looking to pursue a career in vertebrate field paleontology, specializing in large theropod dinosaurs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Area Coordinator
South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology
08.2021 - Current
- Reviewed quality of operations and team results against specifications.
- Evaluated and delivered feedback to staff both in on-going and annual evaluation processes.
- Managed housekeeping, supplies and operational reporting for the Connelly Hall facility.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for organization.
Mitigation Technician
Excel Fire And Water Restoration
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Summer work between college semesters
- Inspected damaged properties and contents to prepare job action plan.
- Cleaned and restored interiors of homes damaged by fire, water or smoke, using commercial cleaning equipment.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
- Placed fans and dehumidifiers in strategic room locations to remove moisture from carpet, air and upholstery.
- Leveraged latest techniques and equipment to complete damage mitigation and restoration to highest standards.
Maintenance Worker
Crystal Lake Park District
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Summer work between college semesters
- Maintained the public parks for Crystal Lake by watering the flora, emptying garbage receptacles, cleaning up all of the city parks, and filing the proper paperwork needed for the jobs.
- Worked in the landscaping department maintaining parks and the wildlife that occupied the parks. Kept the multiple beaches clean and in order around Crystal Lake.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Trained new maintenance personnel to safely and properly use equipment and tools and apply best practices.
Public Works Laborer
Crystal Lake Public Works
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Summer work between college semesters
- Helped with road repairs around the city.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of vehicles and equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections of the city sewer system to promptly identify issues that could cause sewer related issues for the city.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
Education
Master of Science - Paleontology
South Dakota School of Mines And Technology
Rapid City, SD05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Geology
South Dakota School of Mines And Technology
Rapid City, SD05.2023
Skills
- Staff development
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Event coordination
- Multitasking capabilities
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Strong leadership
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team building
Timeline
Mitigation Technician
Excel Fire And Water Restoration
05.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Area Coordinator
South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology
08.2021 - Current
Maintenance Worker
Crystal Lake Park District
05.2021 - 05.2023
Public Works Laborer
Crystal Lake Public Works
05.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Paleontology
South Dakota School of Mines And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Geology
South Dakota School of Mines And Technology
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