1422 Yorkshire Drive • Austin, Texas 78723 • 573.647.1277
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OBJECTIVE

To obtain an full time position in the field of geotechnical engineering

EDUCATION

The University of Texas at Austin

3.67 GPA

M.S. Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Emphasis; May 2009
Recipient, Thrust 2000 Graduate Fellowship

University of Missouri at Rolla

3.71 GPA

B.S. Geological Engineering; May 2007

RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The University of Texas at Austin, Graduate Research Assistant
September 2007 – Present; Austin, Texas

• Using remote sensing technology to document and study landslides caused by the 2004 Niigata-Ken Chuetsu earthquake in Japan
• Utilizing ENVI 4.3, ERDAS Imagine, and Matlab 7.0 software for research
• Studying the factors influencing the susceptibility of a slope to earthquake-induced landslides
• Performing research under the direction of Dr. Ellen Rathje

Camp, Dresser and McKee (CDM), Summer Co-op, Geotechnical Services Section
Summer 2007; Falls Church, Virginia (Washington, DC)

• Assisted geotechnical drilling program for a 10.5 mile long combined sewer overflow tunnel in Washington, DC. Duties included bookkeeping for hundreds of soil samples, measuring observation well water levels, and supervision of drilling personnel during monitoring well development.
• Observed and researched field drilling and sampling activities for the development of standard operating procedures for field personnel.

University of Missouri – Rolla, Undergraduate Researcher
Summer 2006 and Spring 2007; Rolla, Missouri

• Developed calibration procedure and soil-specific calibration curves for Decagon Devices ECH20© soil moisture probes for measurement of soil moisture and salt content
• Wrote report on findings and presented research as primary author at ASCE GeoDenver 2007 conference and to Missouri state legislators at UM System 2007 Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol

Kansas Department of Transportation, Soils Section Intern, Geotechnical Unit
Summer 2005; Topeka, Kansas

• Assisted engineers and drilling personnel during subsurface explorations for slope failures, bridge foundations, and pavement subgrade failures. Logged soil in the field, produced boring logs, and produced geotechnical investigation reports for light tower foundations.
• Studied characteristics of different grout mixes for slope inclinometer installations
• Provided surveying and materials testing assistance

CONFERENCE PAPER

Carr, L., Sevi, A., Ge, L. (2007) ‘Calibration of soil moisture probes in saline conditions’, paper presented at GeoDenver 2007, Denver, CO, 20 February 2007

INVOLVEMENT

Member, Fall 2007 – Present

• Geo-Institute, American Society of Civil Engineers, Student Chapter, University of Texas
• Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Student Chapter, University of Texas

ABILITIES

• Use of a variety of software for engineering purposes, including AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, UTEXAS4, and ability to learn additional software programs
• Knowledge of remote sensing and application to various engineering applications. Proficient with ENVI 4.3 and ERDAS Imagine 9.1 software
• Excellent written communication skills, including the preparation of technical reports