Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Julia Jackonen

Summary

Dedicated to creating a gratifying career in geology through hard work, experience, and opportunity.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Scientist

PM Environmental
Oak Park, MI
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisting with fieldwork such as permitting, inspections, groundwater sampling and soil sampling.
  • Performing extensive field sampling and analysis of soil, water, air, hazardous materials and other related environmental media.
  • Conducting detailed soil sampling and core drilling operations to obtain samples for laboratory testing.
  • Facilitating with well installation and maintenance activities.
  • Participating in environmental impact assessments related to proposed construction projects.
  • Adhering to safety practices during assessments and digging to protect personnel and equipment by holding safety tailgate meetings, wearing proper PPE, and following proper HASP guidelines.
  • Created timely, accurate and thorough reports to support effective project decision-making.

GIS Intern

Department of Facilities Planning & Management
Detroit, MI
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • assisted in internal and campus-wide mapping efforts to create a living, comprehensive GIS database for Wayne State University constituents.
  • projects included geographic data capture and management through field collection coupled with digitizing and georeferencing architectural, engineering, and construction-related documents.
  • Utilized ArcGIS software to develop cartographic products such as maps, graphs, charts.
  • Analyzed aerial imagery to determine land use characteristics or changes over time.
  • Assisted with the creation of geographic information system layers and attribute tables.

Teaching Assistant

Wayne State University, Geology Department
Detroit, MI
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Labs demonstrated the process of sediment transport, environments of deposition, changes after deposition; relationship between tectonics and sedimentation; origin of sedimentary strata; facies and correlations.
  • Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials
  • Graded assignments, tests and papers according to teacher instructions.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs of individual students.
  • Collaborated with other faculty members to plan lessons that promote critical thinking skills.

Bartender

Yard House
Troy, MI
03.2019 - 12.2022
  • Guided guests through a diverse range of craft beers, creating craft cocktails, and pouring a wide variety of wine and fine spirits
  • Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.

Education

Bachelor's of Science - Geology

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
08.2022

Associates of General Studies -

Macomb Community College
Clinton Township, MI
05.2018

Skills

  • All weather condition field work experienced
  • Adverse in field mapping and cross section analysis
  • Fluent in georeferencing conversion & analysis
  • Accurate & consistent with detailed projects
  • Resolute technical & problem solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills

Certification

  • OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
  • CPR/AED/FIRST AID Certified
  • Certified Gas Vapor Barrier Inspector

Affiliations

  • Vice President (2020) & Secretary (2021) of AIPG Chapter Wayne State University
  • Member of Michigan Botanical Club and scholarship recipient
  • Michigan Mineralogical Society Scholarship recipient
  • WSU Mineral Museum Volunteer

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Wayne State University, Geology Department
01.2022 - 06.2022

Field Scientist

PM Environmental
01.2022 - Current

GIS Intern

Department of Facilities Planning & Management
06.2021 - 06.2022

Bartender

Yard House
03.2019 - 12.2022

Bachelor's of Science - Geology

Wayne State University

Associates of General Studies -

Macomb Community College
Julia Jackonen