OBJECTIVE:

EDUCATION:

Master of Science in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, August 2000
University of Texas, Austin
Sponsoring Professor: Dr. David Maidment

Bachelor of Science with Honors in Civil Engineering, May 1998
University of Texas, Austin
Honors: College of Engineering Honor Roll, recipient of Department of Civil Engineering academic scholarships, and research funds from the National Science Foundation

Bachelor of Arts, August 1992
University of North Texas, Denton
Overall GPA: 3.24 Major GPA: 3.53
Honors: Dean’s List, Honor Roll

SKILLS:

Experienced with GIS and ArcView Spatial Analyst
Ability to program with Avenue
Experienced Web-site developer
Knowledge of water quality testing procedures including: BOD₅, COD, TKN,
phosphorus, suspended solids, bacteria etc.
Experienced on Microsoft-Based Operating systems including Windows NT and Windows 98
Experienced on Office 2000
Careful and thorough researcher
Ability to learn complex tasks quickly

EXPERIENCE:

Graduate Research Assistant    9/98-present
University of Texas at Austin
Center for Research in Water Resources
Sponsoring Professor: Dr. David Maidment
Funding Sources: Army Corps of Engineers, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission , Texas Water Development Board

Developed an Avenue subprogram in the ArcView GIS environment to automate the process of assigning Green and Ampt Infiltration Modeling parameters (including hydraulic conductivity and wetting front suction head) to a delineated watershed. (report available)

Develop connectivity between ArcView GIS and and the Texas Water Development Board's Texas Rainfall Runoff model "TxRR". (report available upon request)

Develop a method for delineating coastal watersheds for the Texas Water Development Board using ArcView 3.2 and ArcInfo 8.0

Engineering Technician     8/98-6/00
City of Austin Water and Wastewater Utility
Integrated Water Resources Planning Division (IWRP)

Provide research assistance to engineering positions in the Water Resources Initiative (WRI)
Developed and maintained reclaimed water flow database
Develop and maintain framework and format for the WRI website and submit for setup on City Connection
Provide field work assistance to engineering positions in the WRI
Coordinate WRI work as directed with other city departments, utility divisions, and other private/public sector entities
Provide engineering support as directed to utility personnel and city personnel

Municipal Program Professional    1/99-4/99
City of Austin Water and Wastewater Utility
Environmental and Regulatory Division

Analyze legislative policy related to land use, engineering and environmental issues. Coordination of standard products and local land development rule program. Assist with analysis of other regulatory issues. Responsible for review of omnibus water bill-Senate Bill 1 of the 75^th Legislature.

Undergraduate Research Assistant    6/95-5/98
TREX Research Program and Excell Summer Research Program
University of Texas at Austin
College of Engineering
Sponsoring Professor: Dr. Joseph Malina
Funding sources: Science and Technology Center, Environmental Solutions Program,
Texas Department of Transportation, and the National Science Foundation

Designed, built and tested a sub-surface drip-irrigation system for the primary clarification and recycling of large volumes of sanitary wastewater (report available upon request). This system was located at the Center for Research in Water Resources on the J. J. Pickle Research Campus.