Erin Newton
Occupational Health and Safety Manager, Environmental Geoscientist, Project Manager
Arvada,CO
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Medical Center
Wheatridge, CO
01.2024 - Current
Small Business Owner
Alpenglow Harp Studio
Arvada, CO
01.2013 - Current
- As owner of Alpenglow Harp Studio and client services provider, I negotiate contracts, manage logistics, plan large functions, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, write and obtain competitive grants, manage finances, provide mentorship.
Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO
01.2021 - 01.2024
Oil and Gas Geology Consultant
Skye Analytics
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: remote consulting
- Project Focuses: Oil and Gas Well and Electric Log Evaluation and Spanish Translation
- Columbia and Venezuela Oil and Gas Exploration: data review, translation, and interpretation
- Remote consulting
Senior Resource Geologist
Tetra Tech Incorporated
Golden, CO
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Project Focuses: Exploration Manager and Resource Modeling and Estimation
- Arizona Potash Exploration Project: Field Exploration Manager, led hydrogeology site-wide analysis, mineral evaluation, geophysical interpretation of gamma, electric, and resistivity logs, GINT database developer, data manager, lead on Feasibility Study Report, technical writer, client management, inter-agency negotiations. Work in Hopi, Zuni, Navajo and Apache country.
Geoscientist
S.M. Stoller Corporation
Broomfield, CO
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Project Focuses: Nuclear Waste and Mine Remediation
- Colorado Rocky Flats Legacy Management: contaminant transport and modeling, QA/QC
- Nevada Test Site: Water flow analysis, munitions mapping and remediation, archeological site analysis: stratigraphy mapping for wetland delineation and artifact identification.
- Texas Refinery Remediation: Performed geophysical and laboratory data review and assessment for perched aquifer monitoring well installations, logged lithological data, and composed installation implementation reports.
- Colorado Uranium Mine Remediation: Sampled, managed, and performed quality control on collected data for closure project, ensured compliance with data collection/evaluation.
- Wyoming and New Mexico In-Situ Leaching Uranium Developments: Performed baseline environmental characterization of geology, hydrology, climatology, soils, and wetlands.
Resource Geologist
SRK Consulting Inc.
Lakewood, CO
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Project Focuses: Resource Modeling and Estimation and Borehole Database Analysis
- Arizona Copper mines Evaluation: Due Diligence review of three copper mines developing geologic 3D models using core data to calculate ore reserve estimations
- Uganda Sukulu Hills Evaluation: Phosphate Resource Model and Estimate using Vulcan Software
- Azerbaijan AngloAsian Mine Evaluation: Copper, Silver, and Gold Resource Estimate
- Portugal Aljustrel Site Evaluation: Copper, Zinc, Silver, and Gold Resource Estimate
- California Paramount Gold Site: Due Diligence of Resource Estimate
Geoscientist
Montgomery Watson Harza (MWH)
Steamboat Springs, CO
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Project Focuses: Refinery and Mine Remediation and NEPA Environmental Assessments
- Colorado Winter Park Environmental Assessment: Performed economic analysis and reporting for a Phase One Environmental Assessment for Winter Park Ski Resort.
- Idaho FMC Plant Remedial Investigation: Wrote Work Plan and Sampling Plan, managed budgets and field schedules, supported marketing effort to secure project and research gamma radiation.
- Colorado Idarado Mine Remedial Action Plan: QA/QC of all weekly reports from field monitoring and laboratory data, used Access Database to analyze and report all zinc total and dissolved solids. comparison with past reported concentrations.
- Kansas Refinery Remediation: Permitted monitoring wells and well construction reports, secured drilling contracts, researched soil vapor sampling guidance, purge volume and flow rate calculations.
- Nevada Johnston Mill Site Water Quality Investigation: Reclaimed and restored abandoned mine site by sampling surface water and testing pH levels, sampled heap leach pad discharge.
- Oklahoma Mining Field Subsidence Evaluation: Used ArcGIS to map mine workings.
- Colorado Sub-Slab Air Sampling and Remediation: prepared water well permit applications and well construction and test engineering state reports, selected drilling services.
Geologic Consultant
Geologic and Forensic Sciences Inc.
Dunedin, NZ
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Company Overview: Dunedin, NZ
- Dunedin, NZ
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
08.2023 - 08.2024
Master of Science - Geology
02.2001 - 11.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Geology
09.1998 - 05.2002
Skills
Business growth and retention
Cost control and analysis
Business operations leadership
Human resources administration
Business administration
New business development
Contract management
Negotiation
Project management
Customer service
Operations management
Accomplishments
- Selected as Keynote Speaker for CU Anschutz School of Nursing Call to Care Ceremony, 2025
- Selected as Keynote Speaker for CU Anschutz School of Nursing Commencement, 2024
- Student Leadership Award, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus College of Nursing, 2024
- Sponsored to present DAWN Clinic volunteer work at National Student Nursing Association Conference, 2024
- Selected to Work at Community Immersion CU Partner Clinic in Trifinio Region, Guatemala, 2024
- President of University of Colorado School of Nursing Student Association, 2023-24
- Elected Colorado State Student Nursing Association Legislative Director, 2023-24
- Elected Rose Roots Community Garden President, 2022-2024
- Elected Arvada Parks Advisory Committee President, Appointed to Board by Arvada City Council, 2019-2020
- GSA Award for Best Presentation, Taupo Volcanic Complex Hazard Risk Assessment, 2023
- Masters Thesis: Fluvial responses to volcanism: Resedimentation of the 1800a Taupo ignimbrite eruption in the Rangitaiki River catchment, North Island, New Zealand
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care
Project Management Course, Google
Affiliations
- • American Institute of Professional Geologists, 2025 • Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists, 2025 • Association for Women Geoscientists, 2025
Software
Geographic information systems (GIS)
AutoCAD proficiency
Microsoft Office Suite expertise
Borehole evaluation and GINT
Electrical log interpretation and BlueView
Vulcan and Gems Geostatistical 3D Resource Modeling
ModFlow hydrologic modeling
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home optionPaid time offHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave401k matchInterests
Rock Climbing
Backcountry skiing
Harp
Gardening
Family Outdoor Adventures
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Lutheran Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
University of Colorado At Anschutz - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
08.2023 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant - University of Colorado Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2024
Small Business Owner - Alpenglow Harp Studio
01.2013 - Current
Oil and Gas Geology Consultant - Skye Analytics
01.2012 - 01.2013
Senior Resource Geologist - Tetra Tech Incorporated
01.2011 - 01.2012
Geoscientist - S.M. Stoller Corporation
01.2007 - 01.2010
Resource Geologist - SRK Consulting Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2007
Geoscientist - Montgomery Watson Harza (MWH)
01.2005 - 01.2006
Geologic Consultant - Geologic and Forensic Sciences Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2003
University of Otago - Master of Science, Geology
02.2001 - 11.2003
Mount Holyoke College - Bachelor of Arts, Geology
09.1998 - 05.2002
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