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07 October 2009

To Whom It May Concern:

The information included herein summarizes my education, experience, and skills. I have attempted to draw attention to my broad range of experience and education in the earth sciences, engineering, and related disciplines. Potential employers will benefit from my versatility, adaptability, attention to detail, and commitment to continuing education. I have experience in the performance, coordination, and management of field operations and support services; including those under the direct scrutiny of clients, third-party contractors or consultants, and regulators. This experience incorporates contract work in the private and public sectors, both domestic and international. I have developed relationships among a broad network of vendors, subcontractors, clients, and regulators and I continue to expand this network. My experience incorporates composition and data presentation, including regulatory and technical documents, graphic presentations, data compilations, planning documents, and drawings.

I am seeking a position in which I can continue to increase my experience and gain new skills and knowledge of the earth, its processes, and the development and management of its resources. Positions I would like to consider include those in the environmental, energy, engineering, or mining industries. The ideal employer would support my pursuit of a advanced degrees and continuing education. Additional credentials which an employer deems beneficial will also be pursued with a high level of motivation. I will consider positions that involve travel for short or extended duration, both domestic and international. Feel free to contact me at any time. Additional details regarding my current situation, history, and/or contact information for references shall be provided upon request.

Yours sincerely,

Gavin A. Kitchens, PG, CHMM

EDUCATION

May 2006 – present (graduation expected December 2010)
University of Maryland – University College, Adelphi, Maryland
M.S./M.B.A. in progress Environmental Management

02 December 2000
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
B.S. Geological Sciences (also advanced courses in mathematics and archaeology)

CERTIFICATION / LICENSING / ACCREDITATION

Licensed Professional Geologist (New Hampshire No. 771), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager No. 13997 (IHMM, expires 31 December 2012), HAZWOPER Site Worker, HAZWOPER Site Worker Supervisor, Confined Space Entry training, Asbestos Building Inspector/Management Planner (Maryland), Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist (Ohio, expires 1 February 2010),  Drinking Water Sampler (Maryland, expires 1 March 2010), Lead Paint Risk Assessor (Maryland, expires 30 June 2010; D.C. expires 15 April 2011), Apprentice Well Driller (Maryland, expires 1 June 2011), Well Driller (Delaware, expires 31 December 2009), Erosion & Sediment Control Competent Person (Maryland Green Card; Maryland SHA Yellow Card), Erosion and Sediment Control Responsible Land Disturber (Virginia, expires 25 December 2009), UST Inspector (Maryland, expires 1 April 2010), UST Remover (Maryland, expires 1 July 2010; D.C., expires 31 December 2009; Delaware, expires 31 December 2009), Notary Public (Maryland, commission expires 19 September 2010), Soils Level I Technician (WACEL, expires 21 February 2014), Concrete Field Testing Technician Level I (ACI, expires 20 August 2013)

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

27 February 2009 – American Red Cross – CPR with AED
15 September 2008 – Superior Safety – OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety
13 March 2008 – Associated Builders and Contractors – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management for Contractors
28 July 2007 – American Red Cross – First Aid/CPR with AED
03 February 2006 – Niton, Baltimore, Maryland – Niton Analyzer Radiation Safety Training
06 September 2005 - 09 September 2005 - Richard Chinn Environmental Training, Annapolis, Maryland - 38 Hour Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation & Management Training Program
27 October 2001 - Ochs' Technical Services - Radiological Safety and Device Operation for the Nuclear Moisture/Density Gauge
26 June 2001 - 4 September 2001 - William F. Lea & Associates, Louisville, Kentucky - Dale Carnegie Training
22 July 1997 - 5 August 1997 - Regione Autonoma della Sardegna, Italia - Operazione Gennargentu (archaeological training)

WORK EXPERIENCE

21 June 2004 - present
Tidewater, Columbia, Maryland
Geologist
Duties include planning, implementation, and reporting for projects involving various environmental services. These include Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, subsurface investigations, soil and groundwater remediation, monitoring well installation and abandonment, groundwater monitoring, underground storage tank closure and compliance services, hazardous materials management, asbestos surveys, lead-based paint surveys, spill prevention planning, and erosion & stormwater management. Additional duties include health & safety plan development and oversight, quality assurance/quality control management, consulting clients on compliance issues, and cost estimation. Occasional tasks have also included wetland delineation, geophysical surveying, geotechnical investigations, and construction materials testing. Primary work areas include all of the greater Washington, D.C. and Baltimore area and the mid-Atlantic region. Specific projects encompass areas throughout the United States and overseas. Specific clients serviced includes the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of State, Army Corps of Engineers, General Services Administration, Howard County Bureau of Environmental Services, MARCOR Environmental, Inc., Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, and various environmental consulting and remediation firms.

13 January 2003 - 17 June 2004
ATC Associates, Columbia, Maryland
Staff Geologist
Phase II Environmental Group – Duties included the implementation of Phase II environmental subsurface investigations, groundwater monitoring projects, and environmental oversight of construction activities. Primary work areas included the greater Washington, D.C. and Baltimore area. Clients serviced primarily included land development firms.

27 October 2001 - 22 July 2002
ATC Associates, Columbia, Maryland
Construction Materials Technician
Construction Materials Testing Group (described below under ATC Associates, Dayton, Ohio) – Primary work areas included the greater Washington, D.C. and Baltimore area and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia. Specific clients serviced included WalMart Stores and various developers and government agencies.

16 October 2000 - 21 September 2001
Mitchell C. Barnes, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and Family Wealth Counseling, Louisville, Kentucky
Associate Financial Representative (Northwestern Mutual Financial Network)
Duties included administration of an office and assisting Financial Representatives in the sale and servicing of life and disability insurance and securities, including mutual funds.

27 September 1999 - 12 October 2000
ATC Associates, Dayton, Ohio
Field Technician
Performed tests on construction materials; including aggregate, asphalt, concrete, masonry materials, and soils; in the field and in the lab for quality assurance/control and to verify compliance with project specifications. Duties also included construction inspections and oversight to verify compliance with project drawings and specifications. Primary work area included western and southern Ohio and Indiana. Specific clients serviced included Lowe’s Stores and municipal agencies.

TEMPORARY EXPERIENCE

The following positions were held on a temporary project-by-project basis.

14 October 2002 - 14 November 2002
Louis Berger Group, Washington, D.C.
Field Archaeologist
Employed in Phase I archaeological surveys and Phase II investigations in Virginia and North Carolina.

15 October 2001 - 19 October 2001 and 27 September 2002 - 11 October 2002
Earth Resources Technology, Jessup, Maryland
Field Technician
Assisted Geophysicists in the acquisition of data in the field. Assisted in investigations utilizing the electrical self-potential method, electromagnetic surveying, and ground penetrating radar. Investigations were located in Maryland, D.C., West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

26 July 1999 - 7 August 1999, 23 August 1999 - 2 September 1999, 1 October 2001 - 12 October 2001, 18 November 2002 - 20 December 2002 and 8 March 2003 - 9 March 2003
GAI Consultants, Monroeville, PA
Archaeological Field Technician
Employed in Phase I archaeological surveys and Phase II/III (prehistoric and historic) excavations in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.

13 July 1999 - 15 July 1999 and 13 September 1999 - 17 September 1999
Dames & Moore (now URS Corporation), Bethesda, Maryland
Archaeological Field Technician
Employed in Phase I archaeological surveys in Ohio.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

175th Civil Engineering Squadron, Maryland Air National Guard
Staff Sergeant (E-5) – Pavements & Construction Equipment Journeyman
Enlisted 29 March 2002

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Windows systems; HTML programming; Microsoft Excel, Frontpage, Outlook, Word; AutoCAD; and Corpscon

Also a working knowledge of Unix systems; Macintosh systems; C programming and general programming concepts; MS Access, Expression, Powerpoint, and Project; gINT; AQTESOLV; Geonics DAT31; Surfer; and Crystal Ball

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SKILLS

Proficient in the operation of skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, wheel loaders, compact excavators, excavators, backhoes, and dump trucks. Proficient in basic functions including loading dump trucks and trailers, stockpiling, clearing brush and debris, gross excavation, and exploratory excavation.

Limited experience in the operation of dozers, track loaders, graders, trenchers, rollers, and farm tractors.

Experience assisting with various drilling equipment and methods including direct push, hollow stem auger, and air rotary.

OTHER SKILLS

technical writing and review, caving (horizontal - limited experience with vertical caving), juggling, typing (52 wpm on 22 July 1999)

AFFILIATIONS

Society of American Military Engineers. Member No. 00283771. Member since March 2007

Maryland-Delaware Water Well Association. Member since January 2007

Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists. Member No. 1129229863. Member since December 2006

Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals. Member since August 2006
Geological Society of America. Member since December 2004

National Speleological Society (NSS #43846). Member since 1997

American Association of Petroleum Geologists. Member since 1996

REFERENCES

References provided upon request

CLEARANCE

SECRET

Granted 31 July 2002 - Department of Defense

TOP SECRET

Granted 02 July 2008 – Department of State