Neo Hill
SALT LAKE CITY,Utah
Summary
Enthusiastic about all things paleontological. Used knowledge gained from past jobs/personal experience to identify multiple species from different fossil materials as well as inform/educate customers on current paleo-laws and what the paleo-environment of the are was once like. Used a variety of tools to prepare rough specimens still within the rock matrix. Engages in friendly banter with customers and coworkers alike bringing good natured humor to the store's atmosphere. Kept a cool head when facing rude customers helping maintain a friendly atmosphere within the store. Trusted with the proper documentation of the store's daily sales as a closer and not once disappointed.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier/Educator
The Moab Rock Shop
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Tended to the questions and needs of customers regarding a wide variety of rocks, gems, fossils, and minerals.
- Handled heavy/fragile items for the shop and customers.
- Engaged with customers to make for the best experience they could have.
- Cleaned the store grounds, counted money from the day's sale, and completed and filed appropriate paperwork at each work shift's end.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Cook
Wasatch Wing Coop
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Engaged with customers for an optimal dining experience.
Car Washer
Canyonlands Jeep And Car Rentals
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Pressure washed car exterior, wheel wells, and tires.
- Cleaned windows, mirrors, headlights, taillights, and waxed, and power buffed exterior.
- Disinfected steering wheel, handles, seats, and other interior fixtures.
- Answered customer questions on pricing, products, procedures, and materials used.
- Detailed vehicles going to auction.
- Taxied customers from airport to business location.
- Cleaned wash equipment after shift and confirmed proper storage.
- Vacuumed and steam cleaned interior floors carpet and seating.
- Trained to contain/dispose of biohazardous material.
Volunteer
Bureau Of Land Management Moab Field Office
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Assisted in expeditions into the field to investigate/collect paleo resources.
- Assisted in the documentation and filing of paperwork.
Volunteer Fossil Prepper
The Moab Museum
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Used tools to carefully remove rock matrix from around fossil material.
- Fixed/restored damaged fossils.
- Categorized/filed fossils appropriately.
- Assisted in moving large/heavy/fragile objects.
- Cleaned lab area to promote a healthy/safe work environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Geology/Paleontology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05.2025
High School Diploma -
Grand County High School
Moab, UT06.2019
Skills
- Speaking to an audience
- Careful use of tools on fragile objects
- Accounting
- Conveying information in a digestible way
- Identification of unknown objects/merchandise
- Keeping a level head during times of high traffic or rude customers
Accomplishments
- First degree black belt in shorinji kempo martial arts as well as my sensei's youngest student to achieve that level.
- Science sterling scholar during high school.
- Gave a scientific speech on Enteledonts at a meeting of Utah Friends of Paleontology.
- Identified species from fossil material given to me with almost all information on those fossils lost.
- Volunteered and taught at Summer programs for children Kindergarten through sixth grade.
Affiliations
- Utah Friends of Paleontology's Gastonia Chapter.
Timeline
Cashier/Educator
The Moab Rock Shop
02.2023 - 08.2023
Cook
Wasatch Wing Coop
08.2022 - 02.2023
Car Washer
Canyonlands Jeep And Car Rentals
05.2018 - 08.2019
Volunteer
Bureau Of Land Management Moab Field Office
01.2018 - 05.2018
Volunteer Fossil Prepper
The Moab Museum
10.2017 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - Geology/Paleontology
University of Utah
High School Diploma -
Grand County High School
Fossil/Rock Hunting
Learned of areas that are plentiful in certain rocks/fossils and will go out to collect some as long as they fall within legal jurisdiction. Have found Jurassic dinosaur/plant fossils from the Morrison formation as well as cretaceous dinosaur/plant fossils from the cretaceous Cedar Mountain formation. Discovered previously unknown set of Triassic aged Grallator tracks within the boundaries of Arches Nation Park. Would also go out and collect semiprecious stones for the use and sale at the Moab Rock Shop.
References
ReBecca Hunt-Foster
Lead Paleontologist and Museum Curator
Dinosaur National Monument
Utah
435-781-7700
Katniss Stewart
Manager
The Moab Rock Shop
600 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532
435-259-7312
sales@moabrockshop.com
Terran Casper
Manager of Inventory
The Moab Rock Shop
600 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532
435-259-7312
sales@moabrockshop.com
Lee Shenton
Volunteer
The Moab Museum
118 E Center St, Moab, UT 84532
435-260-9533
canyonflee@gmail.com
Fossil/Rock Hunting
Learned of areas that are plentiful in certain rocks/fossils and will go out to collect some as long as they fall within legal jurisdiction. Have found Jurassic dinosaur/plant fossils from the Morrison formation as well as cretaceous dinosaur/plant fossils from the cretaceous Cedar Mountain formation. Discovered previously unknown set of Triassic aged Grallator tracks within the boundaries of Arches Nation Park. Would also go out and collect semiprecious stones for the use and sale at the Moab Rock Shop.
References
ReBecca Hunt-Foster
Lead Paleontologist and Museum Curator
Dinosaur National Monument
Utah
435-781-7700
Katniss Stewart
Manger
The Moab Rock Shop
600 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532
435-259-7312
sales@moabrockshop.com
Terran Casper
Manager of Inventory
The Moab Rock Shop
600 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532
435-259-7312
sales@moabrockshop.com
Lee Shenton
Volunteer
The Moab Museum
118 E Center St, Moab, UT 84532
435-260-9533
canyonflee@gmail.com
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