1. Alison O’Connor
13 Hurd Street, Melrose, MA 02176
Phone: (781) 686-4852 | E-Mail: AlisonOConnor923@gmail.com
A dynamic, dependable and meticulous team player motivated to achieve, excel and evolve within the field of
geology. Looking forward to gaining professional geologist licensure in the future and willing to travel.
Education
B.S. Environmental Science – Environmental Geoscience Option August 2014
University of Massachusetts: Lowell, MA
· General Hydrogeology
· Regional Hydrogeology (graduate course)
A.S. Liberal Arts - General Concentration May 2011
Bunker Hill Community College: Charlestown, MA
Research Experience
Elemental Composition of CNE Igneous Province – UMass Lowell January 2014 – August
2014
· A geochemical study of basaltic dikes associated with the Coastal New England province.
· Elemental abundances were determined using Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis.
Geochemistry of River Meadow Brook – UMass Lowell Fall
2013
· A service-learning project to determine the water quality of River Meadow Brook in Lowell, MA for the
Lowell Park & Conservation Trust.
· Took samples from River Meadow Brook at various locations along the tributary, made standard water
quality measurements and analyzed for contaminants.
Skills
· OSHA 40Hr. HAZWOPER certified
· Strong technical writing skills
· Excellent analytical and organizational skills
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
Work Experience
Paraprofessional – Peabody Public Schools October 2014 – Present
· Assist autistic children with organizational skills and behavioral habits
Sales Associate – Lisa’s Family Pizzeria September 2012 – December 2013
· Reconciliation of finances and profitability
Landscaper - Roberto Bros. Landscaping May 2010 – August 2012
· General landscape maintenance and design
Memberships
Sigma Gamma Epsilon National Honor Society – Epsilon Nu Chapter Member since 2014
Geological Society of America Member since 2013
American Institute of Professional Geologists Member since 2013
References
Dr. G. Nelson Eby – Professor and Department Chair at UMass Lowell Nelson_Eby@uml.edu
Dr. Arnold O’Brien – Emeritus Professor of Hydrogeology at UMass Lowell Arnold_Obrien@uml.edu

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Dr. Kate Swanger – Assistant Professor at UMass Lowell Kate_Swanger@uml.edu