Sasha Epps
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Geology and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive. Equipped with problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Geology Developmental
University of Alabama
05.2023 - 08.2023
- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Offshore Mississippi Project investigated sediment cores to reconstruct past aquatic conditions indicating regional water temperatures to increase the body of research knowledge using climate proxies
- Needed to provide research assistance to graduate student doctoral dissertation examining foraminifera, a microscopic organism
- Ongoing research to observe sediment core samples from water collection under microscope
- Increased foraminifera collection and cataloging of species from one primary core examining 12 samples producing 40 slides of 1/16th specimens to interpret the ages of paleoenvironment of the sedimentary strata
Personal Shopper
Walmart
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Summer and winter break employment experience contributed to daily customer service in retail industry: responsible for inventory distribution and replenishment, order staging, stocking and restocking, utilized systems to track orders, customer engagement, resolved complaints and disputes, and provided flexibility and product substitution
- Accomplishment exceeded hourly pick-rate of 100 units daily
Cashier
Home Depot
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Summer and winter break employment experience contributed to daily customer service in retail industry: performed cash management, secured revenue and sales, inventory and restock, and resolved complaints and disputes
Cashier
Wendy's
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Summer and winter break employment experience contributed to daily customer service and team lead functions in food & beverage industry: performed cash management, secured revenue and sales, inventory and restocking, and resolved complaints and disputes
Education
Masters - Natural Resources
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Geology
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL12-2022
Skills
- Collaborative learning
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization
- Specimen handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Geology Developmental
University of Alabama
05.2023 - 08.2023
Personal Shopper
Walmart
05.2021 - 04.2022
Cashier
Home Depot
05.2020 - 05.2021
Cashier
Wendy's
05.2019 - 04.2020
Masters - Natural Resources
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Arts - Geology
The University of Alabama
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