Lucas Gascard
Wilmington,DE
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Commission Artist & Designer
01.2019 - Current
- Created custom artwork for individuals and organizations
- Designed a large-scale mural at Cab Calloway School of the Arts
- Produced detailed pet portraits with consistent client satisfaction
Server/Host
Coyote Kitchen
Boone, NC
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided customer service in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting
- Adhered to safety protocols and assisted kitchen efficiency
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Appalachian State University - Dr. Steve Hageman
Boone, NC
01.2023 - 2024
- Analyzed and classified Brachiopod fossil specimens
- Conducted quantitative morphological analysis
- Supported academic writing and data synthesis for paleontological research
Floor Assistant
YMCA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Supported staff and members during COVID-19 reopening
- Maintained facility safety, cleanliness, and engagement
- Engaged with community members through outreach initiatives, fostering strong relationships within the facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology, Concentration: Paleontology
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05.2025
Skills
- Field & Lab: Geologic mapping (paper & digital), stratigraphy, petrographic microscopy
- Software: ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Data Analysis: Basic R, Excel, PCA & cluster analysis, environmental modeling
- Research Tools: PBDB, USGS, NOAA databases
- Communication: Scientific writing, research poster creation, technical presentation
Affiliations
- Vice President & Founding Member, AEG Boone Student Chapter
- Member, American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG)
- Member, Appalachian State GES Club (2022–2025)
- Member, GES Student Community Building Committee
Relevant Coursework
Field & Mapping Techniques
- Summer Field Geology – Field mapping, cross-sections, geologic synthesis
- Introduction to Geology Field Methods – GPS mapping, cross-sections, field reporting
Mineralogy, Petrology & Rock Analysis
- Petrology and Petrography – Microscopic analysis, igneous and metamorphic classification
- Fundamentals of Mineralogy – Crystallography, optical mineralogy, XRD and microprobe
Stratigraphy & Structural Interpretation
- Sedimentology and Stratigraphy – Facies analysis and sediment classification
- Principles of Structural Geology and Tectonics – Faults, folds, tectonic interpretation
Quantitative & Environmental Methods
- Multivariate Data Analysis – PCA/PCoA and other multivariate methods for geoscience data
- Quantifying Environmental Change – Paleoenvironment proxies and modeling
- Analytical Physics – Applied mechanics for geophysical foundations
Core Geoscience Foundations
- Foundations of Physical Geology – Introduction to rocks, minerals, and processes
- Evolution of the Earth – Maps, mineral ID, regional case studies
Additional Science & Math
- Calculus with Analytic Geometry
- Introduction to Statistics
- Chemistry I & II
- Evolutionary Biology
Timeline
Server/Host
Coyote Kitchen
03.2024 - 05.2025
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Appalachian State University - Dr. Steve Hageman
01.2023 - 2024
Commission Artist & Designer
01.2019 - Current
Floor Assistant
YMCA
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Geology, Concentration: Paleontology
Appalachian State University