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Rebekah Nicholas

State College,PA

Summary

Engaged Geologist focused on gathering information and analyzing data. Energetic and hands-on to characterize sediment, perform groundwater quality studies and complete geotechnical reports. Open to relocation for outstanding career opportunity.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Staff Geoscientist

Meiser And Earl, INC
08.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to successful environmental impact assessments by conducting thorough reviews of geological data and potential hazards.
  • Increased groundwater resource understanding by conducting comprehensive aquifer tests and analysis.
  • Prepared comprehensive technical reports, documenting findings and recommendations from hydrogeologic studies for clients' use in project planning and execution phases.
  • Monitored regional groundwater levels and quality, enabling informed decision-making for resource allocation.
  • Provided timely solutions to client inquiries, maintaining strong business relationships and fostering customer satisfaction.
  • Evaluated potential sites for water supply development through extensive hydrogeological investigations.

Graduate Research Assistant

West Virginia University
8 2021 - 12.2023
  • Researched information regarding karst systems to assist professors with academic pursuits.
  • Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
  • Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments.
  • Supported department members with administrative, research and academic assistance.
  • Oversaw groups of over 30 students and assisted with academic projects.

Maintenance Technician

Cedar Point Amusement Park
04.2019 - 11.2021
  • Seasonal Position
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

Education

Master of Science - Geology; Karst Hydrogeology And Geochemistry

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
08.2021 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Earth And Environmental Science

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
08.2017 - 05.2021

Skills

  • Research and analysis

  • Academic presentations

  • Conducting site suitability studies

  • Preparing reports

  • GIS applications

  • Hydrogeology

  • Field Sampling Techniques

  • Geoscience report writing

  • Geoscience Communication

Certification

OSHA Hazwoper Training

Timeline

OSHA Hazwoper Training

04-2024

MSHA New Miner Training

02-2024

CPR/First Aid

10-2023

Staff Geoscientist

Meiser And Earl, INC
08.2023 - Current

Hazardous Waste Training

08-2023

Radiation Safety (XRF, XRD)

01-2022

Master of Science - Geology; Karst Hydrogeology And Geochemistry

West Virginia University
08.2021 - 12.2023

Maintenance Technician

Cedar Point Amusement Park
04.2019 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Earth And Environmental Science

Lehigh University
08.2017 - 05.2021

Graduate Research Assistant

West Virginia University
8 2021 - 12.2023
Rebekah Nicholas