Kerry J. Cupit's Resume

Objective	To pursue a career in geology while utilizing my strengths in technology.
Highlights of Qualifications	B.Sc in Earth Sciences from Simon Fraser University Featured in Simon Fraser University's 2009 student recruitment campaign Featured by Yale Secondary School as a distinguished alumnus Advanced database, mapping, graphic design and computer programming skills Proven skills in group problem resolution management Ability to teach others and present to various audiences Positive attitude, good sense of humour, courteous and friendly
Education	Completed a B.Sc in Earth Sciences at Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, BC), awaiting graduation in spring 2009 Highlights of earth science courses taken to date: Sedimentary, metamorphic & igneous petrology Stratigraphy and advanced sedimentology Ore mineralogy Global tectonics Rock & soil mechanics and engineering Environmental geoscience (mass wasting, risk assessment) and terrain analysis Quaternary geology Hydrogeology & groundwater geochemisty Attended Foundation, Geology and Resource Modeling courses for Gemcom Surpac 6.1 Graduated with honours from Yale Secondary School (Abbotsford, BC) Attended AME BC Exploration Field Safety Awareness Workshop (2005)
Professional Experience	Summer 2008 Data Management Geologist - Copper Fox Metals Inc. Primary contact for on-site exploration operations at the Schaft Creek porphyry copper deposit in northern British Columbia, Canada. Completing pre-feasibility study, attention was paid to geotechnical and geologic drilling, liaising with consulting engineers and government officials. Managed staff and performed lithological and geotechnical logging. Operated oriented core drillhole tool, located and flagged new drill sites, maintained 3D project maps in Surpac and built and maintained drilling/hole progress website. February 2008 Crew Geologist - Mars Society Canada Planned, designed and executed self-directed research into the feasibility of soil gas as a resource indicator in a Mars analogue setting. Conducted introductory-level geology instruction to engineers and biologists on the crew during our two week mission. Involved in public outreach before and after, including interviews with CBC, SFU and newspapers. Research abstract available here. Summer 2007 Junior Geologist - CJL Enterprises Ltd. Performed lithological and geotechnical logging at the Schaft Creek porphyry copper deposit in northern BC. Helped supervise drilling operations for proper on-site core handling. Operated oriented core drillhole tool, located and flagged new drill sites, maintained project maps and built new database-driven 3D maps in AutoCAD. July - August 1998 Project Researcher - CPIX Ltd. Analyzed corporate pricing structure for this Calgary-based insurance cooperative of oil & gas companies. Required an understanding of mechanical issues (blowouts, etc) that could result in significant financial losses to companies. Attended a day-course on petroleum extration, distillation and distribution. General office duties and website construction. 2000 - 2007 Website Developer - Stargate Connections Inc. Built websites using HTML, PHP and CSS for a wide range of clients. Set deadlines, managed projects, and communicated with designers, photographers and network consultants to ensure projects were completed on-time and under budget. Also worked with junior mining companies to enhance and fulfil their website presence.
Awards & Competitions	$2,500 grant from the Canadian Space Agency to attend IAC 2008 in Glasgow, Scotland Full BC 1998 Passport to Education scholarship Winner of 1993 IBM Computer Technology Award First-place winner of the 1993 Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair Participant in the 1993 Canada Wide Science Fair
Memberships	Student member of the Geological Association of Canada (GAC) Student member of the Mars Society of Canada Member of the Vancouver Paleontological Society Member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Member of the Planetary Society (Discovery Team) Past member of the Order of DeMolay
Volunteer & Non-profit	September 2007 - April 2008 Treasurer - Earth Science Student Union, Simon Fraser University Manage finances, report to the president and members, monitor funding levels and make recommendations based on a number of factors. January 2005 - July 2007 Founder / Co-maintainer - Online community Organized, built and maintained a strong online community of 150+ people. Coordinated events, assessed new membership applications and mediated interpersonal problems between members.
Languages	English - first language, very proficient Danish - limited comprehension French - limited comprehension
Samples	Interview with CBC radio - Expedition Delta - Mars Desert Research Station Follow-up interview with CBC radio - Expedition Delta - Mars Desert Research Station Tectonics on Jupiter's icy moon Europa - term paper / presentation (2008) Surface exposure cosmogenic nuclide dating - term paper (2008) Channeled scablands: field observations and interpretations - field report (2008) Foundational Exosedimentology - term paper (2007) Creation of the Valles Marineris - website / term paper (2004) Fossil 1.0 - website (2004) Mineral 1.0 - website (2003)
	More samples and references available upon request.