Kevin Staggs
Broomfield,CO
Summary
Highly motivated geologist with an extensive background in scientific methodologies and field methods. A combined 5 years experience in fieldwork projects including significant geological research, sampling, project management, and materials testing. Laboratory experience including 6 years of accident free experimentation and research, both independent and in a professional environment. Resourceful and detail oriented honors graduate with strong written and oral skills. Well prepared to provide analytical skills for problem solving and to implement solutions for a team, organization, or client.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Geologist | Geotechnical Engineer
A.G. Wassenaar Inc.
Denver, CO
03.2018 - Current
- Perform thorough geotechnical analysis and study to assess site conditions & risk factors
- Provide geotechnical recommendations in regards to earthwork from a thorough understanding in surface and subsurface mechanics
- Determine physical & chemical properties of materials
- Sampling and classification of soil samples
- Research soil quality and stress-bearing factors to determine the potential for possible deformation on projects
- Produce daily detailed progress reports on geotechnical findings and observations to project manager
- Manage crew relationships to ensure assigned objectives are meeting client expectations
Supervisory Laboratory Assistant - E&A Sciences
Metropolitan State University Of Denver
Denver, CO
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Ensure proper laboratory procedures were followed to maintain a safe and professional environment
- Trained and Provided oversight on proper chemical handling and disposal
- Oversee chemical testing procedures for mineral identification, research projects, and experimentation
- Responsible for lab preparation, maintenance, and repairs of thin-sectioning equipment
- Teaching assistant in Geology 1010 for 3 semesters and Mineralogy & Optical Mineralogy 3050 for 2 semesters
- Established & taught 1-2 hour review sessions 3 times per week
- Assist professors in setting up and grading of lab experiments in all geology related courses
- Provided open hours 5 days per week to experiment or discuss all aspects of geologic processes with students
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Geology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO12.2017
Skills
- Surface & subsurface investigation
- Geologic hazards
- Expertise in geologic field methods
- Stratigraphic and structural analysis
- Exploration geology
- Geologic Mapping
- Identification of geomorphic agents
- Igneous and metamorphic petrology
- Micro-chemical testing and analysis
- Optical microscopy - petrographic thin sectioning
- Proficient in rock & mineral identification
- Aerial imagery
- Proficient in ArcGIS, cartography, and map use
- Energy and mineral resources
- Soil sampling & classification
- Excavation & Infrastructure projects
- Moisture/Density relationships - Proctor Curves
- Project management
- Advanced critical thinking
- Detailed note-taking
Certifications
- Hazmat Certification, U.S DOT & IATA, 4/2018 - 4/2021
- Nuclear Gauge Safety Certification, Troxler, 4/2018
- LabCAT Certification: Level A, Rocky Mountain Asphalt Education Center, 5/2019 - 5/ 2022
- Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I, American Concrete Institute, 2/2019 - 2/2024
Timeline
Staff Geologist | Geotechnical Engineer
A.G. Wassenaar Inc.
03.2018 - Current
Supervisory Laboratory Assistant - E&A Sciences
Metropolitan State University Of Denver
08.2015 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Applied Geology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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