Garrett Butler
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Driven geological professional with hands-on experience in field-based research and data collection, and the operation of advanced chemical lab equipment; XRD, DSC, CD, etc. Skilled in technical writing and communication, contributing to impactful geological reports. Eager to leverage expertise in supporting exploration targets and enhancing safety management practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exploration Geologist
McKay Mineral Exploration
Salt Lake City, Utah
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Prepared detailed reports on geological findings and recommendations.
- Prepared technical reports documenting findings from the exploration process.
- Conducted field-based research, data collection, and analysis to support exploration targets.
- Operate ATVs and UTVs in rugged and remote terrain.
- Camp during field excursions for up to 10 days.
Student Researcher
AMMLab Paleoecology Laboratory-University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
11.2021 - 05.2025
- Assisted in designing experiments and developing research methodologies for computational fluid dynamics.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to the field of study.
- Participated in specimen collection in the field.
Teaching Assistant
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2021 - 05.2025
- Spring 2021 & 2025 -Paleobiology
- Fall 2024 - Wasatch in the Field
Glacier Guide
Matanuska Glacier Adventures
Sutton, Alaska
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Lead groups of up to 30 people across the surface of the Matanuska Glacier, approximately 3 miles per trip.
- Ensure the safety of all guests through careful observation of their abilities and route finding.
- Create a welcoming environment for clients to enjoy themselves, learn about glacial processes, by creating comfortable dialogue.
- Conduct reservations, ticket sales, and gift shop operations.
Education
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Geosciences (Geology Emphasis)
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05-2025
High School Diploma -
Park City High School
Park City, UT05-2019
Skills
- Geological analysis
- Field research
- Data collection
- Technical writing
- Experiment design
- Communication skills
- Safety management
- Chemical engineering principles
- Chemical instrumentation
- Materials science
- Organic/inorganic synthesis
- Computational Fluid Mechanics
Certification
- MSHA Certified for surface mining (May 2025)
- Mine safety certified for Nevada Gold Mine, Carlin NV
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Exploration Geologist
McKay Mineral Exploration
03.2025 - 08.2025
Student Researcher
AMMLab Paleoecology Laboratory-University of Utah
11.2021 - 05.2025
Glacier Guide
Matanuska Glacier Adventures
05.2021 - 08.2021
Teaching Assistant
University of Utah
01.2021 - 05.2025
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Geosciences (Geology Emphasis)
University of Utah
High School Diploma -
Park City High School