Tom Dill
Bozeman,MT
Summary
Paleontology intern skilled in cataloging fossils, specimen preparation, and data entry. Known for strong attention to detail and effective team collaboration. Ready to contribute to impactful paleontological research and community engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paleontology Intern
Great Plains Dinosaur Museum
Malta, Montana
05.2025 - Current
- Cataloged and organized dinosaur fossils and related artifacts for research purposes.
- Guided museum tours, enhancing visitor engagement with educational programs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of laboratory and exhibit areas.
- Engaged in community outreach initiatives to promote awareness of paleontology.
- Performed data entry for paleontological collections to ensure accurate tracking.
- Prepared specimens through cleaning, labeling, sorting, and photographing processes.
- Reviewed scientific literature on paleontology to remain informed of current research.
- Documented fossil locations, types, and conditions during excavation activities.
Paleontology Intern
Varricchio Paleo Lab
Bozeman, MT
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted in cataloging and organizing dinosaur fossils and related artifacts.
- Performed data entry for paleontological collections into databases for tracking purposes.
- Assisted with specimen preparation including cleaning, labeling, sorting, cataloging, mounting, and photographing.
Aircraft Armament System Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
Minot, ND
01.2017 - 11.2020
- Inspected aircraft weapons systems for corrosion, wear or other defects.
- Provided technical guidance to lower level technicians during major repairs or overhauls.
- Operated ground support equipment associated with the installation, removal and testing of armament system components.
- Conducted functional tests on armament system components to ensure proper operation.
- Performed maintenance, inspection and operational checks on aircraft weapons systems components.
- Troubleshot malfunctions of aircraft armament systems using diagnostic equipment and tools.
- Utilized specialized computer software applications related to the design, development and testing of various types of weapon systems.
- Installed, removed and replaced armament system components in accordance with technical manuals.
- Assisted in the training of junior technicians in the operation, maintenance and repair of aircraft armament systems.
- Utilized hand and power tools to detect and repair aircraft malfunctions and damages.
- Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Family Christian Academy
Port Charlotte, FL05-2016
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Paleontology
Montana State University
Bozeman, MTSkills
- Fossil cataloging and specimen preparation
- Data entry and collection management
- Problem solving and attention to detail
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Fieldwork experience and excavation techniques
- Lab safety protocols and vertebrate paleontology
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paleontology Intern
Great Plains Dinosaur Museum
05.2025 - Current
Paleontology Intern
Varricchio Paleo Lab
01.2024 - 04.2025
Aircraft Armament System Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2017 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Family Christian Academy
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Paleontology
Montana State University