Garrick Williams is a geology student at Western Carolina University expected to graduate in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Geology. He has worked as a research assistant for the geology department studying water quality and as a manager for a whitewater rafting company. His senior thesis examines the relationship between fracture patterns and structures in rock and implications for groundwater storage.

1. GARIC WILLIAMS
Grwilliams4@catamount.wcu.edu
116 Appletree Court, Waynesville NC, 28786
(336) 817-7012
EDUCATION
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
Bachelor of Science in Geology Expected May 2015
GEOLOGY RESEARCH & EMPLOYMENT
WCU Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources Cullowhee, NC
Research Assistant August-December 2013
 Assisted geology faculty (Dr. Jerry Miller) to conduct analysis to determine the effect of water level on
turbidity in the Waynesville NC watershed during storm flow events
 Gained skills in the use of Solinst Barologger and Levelogger to measure barometric pressure and water
levels to gather and record data for use in assessing water quality
 Conducted analysis of collected data using Solinst Barologger and Levelogger software
Smoky Mountain River Adventures Whittier, NC
Manager/Trip Leader August 2013-Present
 Select and train whitewater raft guides to perform duties in a wilderness environment while maintaining a
safe experience for participants in the field
 Lead trips and teams on the river and provide education regarding the natural setting (geological setting,
Appalachian forest)
 Responsible for the maintenance, storage, and appropriate use of a wide range of equipment
Phoenix Restoration Services Kernersville, NC
Estimator/ Crew Leader August 2008-January 2010
 Constructed detailed reports of property and material value to be used in aiding the construction of
homes covered by State Farm Insurance that were affected by natural disasters
 Involved in the remodeling process from demolition through completion, gaining skills in carpentry,
roofing, painting, etc.
RELATED COURSEWORK & UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
 Senior Thesis, August 2014-Present
- Conducting field study in the ~6 km2 Panthertown study area is in the Appalachian Blue Ridge thrust
complex, western North Carolina, USA
- Examining relationship between fracture patterns and km-scale structures in a low-porosity rock, an
implication for permeability and ground water storage
 Other Undergraduate Research, August 2012-May 2014
- Investigated the relationship between average grain size and streambed slope in the upper Long
Branch drainage, part of the WCU Hydrological Research Station
- Measured nitrogen and phosphorus levels in the ground water wells within 20 meters of Cullowhee
creek on WCU’s main campus to determine correlation with bank full and base flow conditions
COMPUTER SKILLS: Adobe Illustrator, PowerPoint, Excel
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS
 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker (completed all 2,187 miles in 6.5 months), 2011
 First Aid/CPR Certified
 Swift Water Rescue Certified