Microsoft Office
Cole Denver
Flagstaff,AZ
Summary
Self-motivated and hardworking graduate student prepared to advance my career and gain professional experience in the field of hydrology. Exceptional research and writing skills with relevant experience using Microsoft Office, ArcGis tools, and other hydrological software. Exhibits strong leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Extensive experience coordinating and performing fieldwork responsibly in remote settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Hydrologic Technician
City Of Flagstaff
07.2023 - Current
- Participated in collaborative research projects investigating emerging trends and challenges in hydrology, sharing findings with peers at conferences and workshops.
- Assisted in grant proposal writing to provide future funding for the ULM Monitoring Project.
- Collaborated with local consulting firms and city hydrologists on report writing.
- Routinely measured water table elevations from numerous wells across the cities well fields.
- Utilized ArcGIS Pro to perform hydrologic investigations.
Hydrologic Technician
United States Forest Service
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Collected hydrologic data using Onset HOBO loggers and SonTek FlowTracker devices. Experience with HOBOware Pro and FlowTracker 2 software.
- Enhanced data accuracy by conducting regular maintenance and calibration of hydrologic instruments.
- Streamlined communication between team members by developing and maintaining detailed documentation of field activities, findings, and recommendations.
- Coordinated and lead numerous fieldwork days including backpacking and overnight camping trips (allotting to over 100 hours in the Arizona backcountry over the summer).
- Conducted thorough inspections of monitoring sites, ensuring all equipment was functioning properly while identifying potential hazards or issues requiring attention.
Education
Master of Science - Geology
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Geology
California State University - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA05.2022
Skills
- Streamflow Measurement
- Water Balance Calculations
- Field Equipment Operation
- Watershed Management
- Data Analysis
- Data Management
- Data Collection Techniques
- Research
Software
HOBOware Pro
FlowTracker 2
ArcGIS Pro
MODFLOW
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Backpacking
- Mountain Biking
- Camping
References
References available upon request.
research experience
Master's Thesis: Water Balance Analysis of the Upper Lake Mary Watershed, Arizona
- Discussed the impact of forest restoration practices on watershed hydrology in northern Arizona's semi-arid forests.
- Synthesized legacy and novel hydrological data to construct a water balance on pretreatment, natural watershed conditions.
- Measured groundwater recharge using well hydrograph data, and the water table fluctuation method.
Timeline
Hydrologic Technician
City Of Flagstaff
07.2023 - Current
Hydrologic Technician
United States Forest Service
05.2023 - 10.2023
Master of Science - Geology
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Geology
California State University - San Bernardino
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