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Education
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Relevant Coursework
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Preston Kietzman

Summary

Have a continued interest in mining operations and learning how geology is an integral part of the mining process. Hardworking, dependable, and responsible while maintaining a positive attitude. Have experience working in the field of geology and look forward to working in this field after graduation.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Geology Intern

Sibanye-Stillwater
05.2024 - Current

Learned the basics to logging core, shadowed grade controllers and understood what the daily tasks of a geologist with Sibanye-Stillwater looks like. Worked on a project to best determine and estimate ore grades of sub level extraction mining.

Student Hourly Geophysics Intern

Illinois State Geological Survey
05.2023 - 08.2023

Worked on data collection for various projects relating to Geophysics and Seismology such as ERT resistivity data, HVSR, and seismic line data collection. Gained basic experience in ArcGIS Pro and QGIS software while working for the Illinois State Geological Survey.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geology

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05.2026

Skills

  • Experience using ArcGIS Pro and QGIS Software
  • Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office Applications
  • Experience using Vulcan Modeling Software
  • Completed coursework in the field
  • Excellent organizational and time management ability
  • Exemplary interpersonal skills

Relevant Coursework

  • GEO 290 - Structural Geology
  • GEO 306A27 - Lake Superior Regional Geology
  • GEO 306A13 - Big Bend Texas Regional Geology
  • GEO 380 Earth Surface Processes
  • GEO 385 - Invertebrate Paleontology
  • GEO306A15 - New Mexico & West Texas Regional Geology

Accomplishments


  • Presented a poster at GSA Connects 2023 in Pittsburgh, PA over research completed over the summer while working with the Illinois State Geological Survey.

Achievements

  • Recipient of the Brad and Amber King Memorial Scholarship
  • Member of the Illinois State University Dean’s List for Spring 2024 semester

Timeline

Geology Intern

Sibanye-Stillwater
05.2024 - Current

Student Hourly Geophysics Intern

Illinois State Geological Survey
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Geology

Illinois State University
Preston Kietzman