1. Lisa Bishop
Geologist and Environmental Scientist
6722 Marina Pointe Vlg. Ct #304 Tampa, FL 33635
(251)609-5758 nannoplank@gmail.com
Thank you for your consideration, your time, and your attention.
Field Geologist
SDii Global Corporation, Tampa, FL
In this position, I have assumed a dual role as laboratory technician and field geologist. As a
laboratory technician, my responsibilities include lab analysis, sample classification and log
creation, and lithological identification. I have performed over 400 lab analyses including
Atterberg limits, grain size analysis, hydrometer and clay activity, 40/200 washes, and
determination of organic content. As a field geologist, I have served as SPT drill monitor,
performed site, building damage, and catastrophic ground cover collapse evaluations, and
drafted field maps. Other duties in this role include sample retention, litigation support, field
techniques and training, and customer service.
Education
The University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
B.S. Geology with a minor in Biology
Elliot Hagler Field Camp Award, 2014
Geology Club at South Alabama, President, 2012-2015
Sigma Gamma Epsilon National Earth Sciences Honor Society, 2013-2015
American Association of Petroleum Geologists USA Chapter, 2013-2015
Research and Teaching Experience
Survey of calcareous nannoplankton from the Gulf of Mexico. Investigated the flora
and fauna assemblages of the Cenozoic and Mesozoic under the supervision of Dr.
Murlene Clark, using oil immersion scopes and well log samples.
Bishop, Lisa*, Wallace, Savannah, Haywick, Douglas W., Allison, David T., (2014, April).
Petrography of Metamorphosed PreCambrian Metasedimentary Rocks and Intruding
Mafic Dykes Frontenac Arc, Southeastern Ontario, Canada. Poster presented at the 63rd
Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the Geological Society of America,
Blacksburg, Virginia.
Directed Studies: Thin-Section Techniques, Dr. Doug Haywick. Performed thin-
sectioning techniques including cutting samples using wet saws, polishing billets using a
plotter and polishing grit, mounting billets using a 2-part epoxy, and hand-sanding
samples to desired thickness for petrographic analysis. Completed petrographic analysis
including point counting and mineral identification.
Served as Teaching Assistant for the following under graduate courses: Physical
Geology, Earth History, Geomorphology, Paleontology, Igneous and Metamorphic
Petrology, Structural Geology, and Field Geology.
Field expeditions initiated by the Geology Club in early 2013. Our goals were to foster
the professional development of students, engage them in critical thinking exercises, and
equip them with field and teamwork training. Over the course of 2 years, we provided
students with 4 opportunities to explore the geology of Alabama. Sites included the
Coosa River, the Wetumpka Impact Crater, Sipsey Creek, and Mount Cheaha.
Philanthropy and Projects
Alabama Coastal Foundation, Goodwill Easter Seals Mobile Recycling Center
Mobile Science Olympiad Event Supervisor
Mobile Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Anthropology Museum, University of South Alabama
Geology Club Field Expeditions
09/2015
2011-2015
2014-2015
2014
2013-2015
2012-2015
2013-2015
2015
2013-2015
2014-2015
2014
2013-2015