1. Brandon J. Ginn, GIT
402 Canyon Trail Road
Weatherford, Tx 76087
Phone: (817) 694-9248
E-mail: brandonginn@uwmail.com
Young professional eager to contribute to and be part of a dynamic organization.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Geosciences with a concentration in Geology, May 2013
Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Tx GPA 3.52/4.0
WORK EXPERIENCE
Geologist 1, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology. Inc., PBC, Lewisville, Tx
November 2014-Present
• Sampled contaminated soil, sediment, and water as part of site wide environmental investigations
according to EPA and TCEQ standards.
• Assisted in surveying and pump testing of well fields.
• Utilized a variety of water quality monitoring instruments and sampling techniques.
• Acted as site health and safety officer on various projects.
• Performed routine checks and repairs of water and soil remediation systems.
• Coordinated work plans with and oversaw work done by subcontractors.
• Experience collecting bids from suppliers and determining which supplier was awarded the contract
according to federal guidelines.
• Experience writing reports and entering data into databases.
• Performed quality control checks on data packages.
Geologist, Collier Consulting Inc., Stephenville, Tx
August 2013-November 2014
• Performed geological consulting services on site during the drilling and construction of industrial water
supply wells for various energy companies.
• Performed various tests on wells such as video logging of completed wells, water level tests, aquifer pump
tests, collected and analyzed water samples from the wells and water supply tanks, mud logging, and some
mud engineering.
2. • Equipment used includes e-lines, video logging equipment, Sondes, well pump testing tools, field water
quality analysis instruments, seismic survey equipment, and soil resistivity equipment.
• Acted as the client’s representative when working with subcontractors.
• Coordinated with various subcontractors on behalf of the client.
Research Assistant, Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research, Stephenville, Tx
May 2013-August 2013
• Performed general maintenance, routine checks, and installation of automatic stream water sampling
stations and collected water samples for lab analysis.
• Worked on lacustrine transition zone studies and recreational use attainability assessments on TCEQ
projects.
Lab Instructor, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Tx
August 2012-May 2013
• Instructed several different freshmen level lab classes for the Tarleton State Geosciences department.
• Planned lessons and assisted professors in teaching students on field trips.
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Course work in Hydrogeology, Watershed Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Techniques,
Geomorphology, ARC Geographic Information Systems, Subsurface Methods (Geophysics), and Interpersonal
Communications.
• Elective coursework taken in first aid and psychology.
SPECIAL SKILLS
• Certified as a Geoscientist-In-Training by the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
• First Aid and CPR certified.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and ARC GIS.
• OSHA 40 hour HAZWOPER certified.
• Certified as a Geologist and Remediation Technician on US EPA and TCEQ projects.
• Experience working with people from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Flexible in working in a variety of work environments and locations across a wide geographical area.
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
3. • Risk Management Officer, Tarleton State University Geological Society, Fall 2011-Spring 2013
• Leadership Team, Tarleton State University BSM, Spring 2011- Spring 2013
• First Response Team (Security and Medical), First Euless, 2015-Present
• Guest Services Internship, First Euless, 2016