1. Daniel Rafferty
540 Martin Chapel Road Portland, TN 37148 270-776-3385 daniel.rafferty799@topper.wku.edu
Objective Statement
I am a recent graduate from Western Kentucky University who is passionate about Geology and all that it
entails. I am anxious to gain experience in a challenging and interesting career. I am responsible, hard
working and reliable worker, who will do whatever it takes to get the job done.
Education
BS GEOLOGY EXTENDED DEGREE (GRADUATED DECEMBER 2014) MAJOR GPA:
3.01
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY, BOWLING GREEN, KY OVERALL GPA:
2.86
· Related coursework: Petroleum Development, Environmental Geology, Analytical and Field
Techniques, Sedimentation and Stratigraphy, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Data Analysis and
Interpretation Mineralogy, Petrology, and Hydrology
Experience
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR FOR UNIQUE HARDSCAPES (MAY 2011 – PRESENT)
· Design and Build outdoor patios, retaining walls, fireplaces and kitchens.
· Supervise up to a four man crew, to meet time constraints.
· Use and work on machinery like small engine equipment, table saws, and also worked with large
equipment such as skid steers, and excavators.
· Won the best outdoor living area in the Parade of Homes in Bowling Green, Ky in 2012 and 2013.
CONSTRUCTION LABOR CENTRAL STEEL PRODUCTS (JUNE 2007 – AUGUST 2009)
· Built grain augers and grain bins.
· Gained experience with welders and forklifts.
SKILLS
· Can read electric well logs and interoperate the different tracts.
· 9 credit hours of GIS map making and analysis of spatial data. Using ArcMap, ArcCatalog 10.1, and
SPSS Statistics.
· Analytical Techniques: Creating thin sections, cross-sections, fusing discs for X-Ray fluorescence,
polarized microscopy.
· Field techniques: Collecting, analyzing and interpreting samples from the south central Kentucky
Region.

2. Organizations
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY GEOLOGY CLUB
· Public Relations Chair 2011 – Created ads for Geology Club Activities and Fundraisers
· Helped in fund raising activities for the club
ALUMNI OF ALPHA GAMMA RHO FRATERNITY
· New Membership Development Chair – Set up activities to help introduce new members to the
college atmosphere, and help them develop respectable characteristics.
· Took part in volunteer projects for the Girl Scouts of America.
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