1. Sharla Stockton
sharlastockton@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
 Experience in writing geologic/research reports and grant proposals
 Ability to utilize ArcGIS, GPS and topographic maps
 Familiar with types of industry data including: temperature profiles/transects, seismic data,
well-logs, core analysis and basin analysis
 Map field areas; create detailed lithologic descriptions, stratigraphic columns and cross-sections
 Coordinate with engineering geologists, engineers, environmental scientists and water quality
staff
 Skilled in natural resource data collection including rock samples, creating thin sections and
water quality sampling with portable data recorders/loggers and extensometers
 Certified to drive California state vehicles and familiar with traveling by four wheel drive
vehicles and boats
 Interact with the general public and skilled in researching and recording ownership information
and contacting landowners
 Utilize software and related hardware equipment including: Various Microsoft applications such
as Word, Excel and Power Point to create presentations including tables, charts and
spreadsheets
EDUCATION
B.S. in Geology with an emphasis in sustainability: California State University, Chico Department of
Geological and Environmental Sciences
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
State of California Department of Water Resources June 2014-Current
Groundwater and Geologic Investigations section
Assistant to Engineering Geologist Staff
Supervisor: Bill Ehorn P.G., C.H. Section Chief Office 530-528-7403
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 Data collection, report writing and database maintenance for hydrogeologic, geologic,
environmental and geomorphic investigations through the development of hydrographs, maps,
or other graphical illustrations using ArcGIS, Excel, Word or other programs.
 Field work and data collection, including measuring groundwater levels, gravel sampling, well
elevations surveys, bank erosion surveys, groundwater quality testing in wells and other tasks
associated with hydrogeologic, geologic, and geomorphic investigations.
 Data and document management activities, including, filing, scanning, organizing and various
types of data entry.
 Water quality assessment studies for lakes and reservoirs. This includes calibration of water
quality equipment and collection of biological and water quality samples at various depths from
lakes, reservoirs and other surface bodies of water.
 Recording water quality data including different levels of dissolved oxygen, turbidity and
temperature pH. Collection involves using turbidity meters, temperature loggers and other
water quality probe devices.

2. California State University, Chico Aug. 2013-Jan. 2014
Lab Assistant/ TA
 Responsible for grading labs for courses such as Geologic Hazards, Historical Geology and
Structural Geology courses
 Copy and arrange lab materials
 Assist on class field trips
 Communicate effectively with other staff members
Crush Chico, CA March-May 2013
Server, Bartender
 Responsible for stocking, organizing, setting up and closing bar.
 Receiving and distributing orders
Outback Steakhouse Chico, Ca Jan. 2011-Aug. 2012
Hostess
 Responsible for front and back office duties
 Scheduling appointments
 Perform Expo duties
Chico Creek Nature Center Chico, Ca May-Aug. 2009
Coordinator/Counselor
 Facilitate local field trips about impacts of non-native plant and animal species in Butte county
 Preparing environmentally educational and fun activities for youth
 Educating local youths about human impact on the environment
RESEARCH: Research Award: Project Summer 2012
Advisor: Dr. Todd Greene Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, professor at California
State University, Chico
Location: Richardson Springs located in Mud Creek Canyon, Chico, CA
Scope of project
 Aquifer viability
 Geologic Significance
 Hypothesis for Cohasset Ridge Unconformity
 Composition of Upper Tuscan formation samples
ACHIEMENTS, ACTIVITIES Civic, Athletic etc.
 Received The Research and Creativity award from CSU Chico in 2012 ($2,000)
 Awarded the Jacob O’Neil A.G.E.S scholarship 2012 ($700) (Associated Geology and
Environmental Students)
 Butte College Athletics: Collegiate level Women’s Basketball 2008-2010 and Women’s Softball
2009.
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
 Outdoor Education Program for kids ages 10 & 11 through Plumas Unified School District in
conjunction with the Berkeley Forest Service Camp.
 Basketball Conventions for youth through Butte College Women’s Basketball
Reference list upon request