Justin Polasek - Geologist

I am seeking the opportunity to join your company as a Geologist or Mudlogger.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Department of Geology and Geophysics, Texas A & M University, Corpus Christi, Texas • 2009-Present
Organize, maintain, and prepare equipment used for department’s field work. Prepare and evaluate soil and other types of samples.

GEOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN, Fugro Consultants, Incorporated, Houston, Texas • 2006-2007
Collected, logged, and tested boring samples for geotechnical engineering and construction testing company that specializes in measuring dynamic soil properties, deep foundation testing, pavement management, engineering geophysics, and non-destructive testing. Tested and sampled concrete using ASTM standards and completed soil tests using Proctors, Atterberg limits, moisture contents, and unconfineds / confineds.
• Contributed to company’s operations by participating in Joint Venture Levee Project in New Orleans, Louisiana for 4 months. Tested Mississippi River levee soils to determine stability.

CORPORAL, United States Marine Corps • 2001-2005
Served as squad leader including maintaining daily living and providing combat training for 12 subordinate Marines. Led Marines into combat (with no losses) during Operation Iraq Freedom II, organizing detailed combat orders to carry out missions successfully.
• Recognized for outstanding service by receiving Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, and Certificate of Appreciation.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Geology, Texas A & M University, Corpus Christi, Texas, 2009

COMPUTER SOFTWARE SKILLS
SMT • PETRA • Ground Water Modeling • Microsoft Office Suite