1. Gregory M. Sawatzki
(269) 861-5286 gmsawatzki@gmail.com
1607 Tubbs Ave. Benton Harbor, MI 49022
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Wellsite Geologist/Mudlogger June 2011 to Feb. 2016
Core and Sanborn Mudlogging – Traverse City, MI
 Working independently to analyze and test the physical/chemical properties of drill cuttings
and making interpretations of the subsurface geology
 Recording hydrocarbons in the Marcellus Shale throughout Pennsylvania and recording
hydrocarbons/oil in the Dundee, Niagaran, and Trenton/Black River Formations throughout
Michigan using gas chromatography and other laboratory techniques
 Generating mudlogs and performing data acquisition using WELLSIGHT and MAINLOG
 Performing geologic correlations and conducting relevant research by acquiring data from
peer reviewed articles, maps, and other regional logged wells
Research Assistant Oct. 2010 to June 2011
Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education (MGRRE) – Kalamazoo,MI
 Slabbed rock cores using a diamond saw and made thin sections
 Performed well log digitization, archival of wire log data, and generated subsurface cross
sections/isopach maps using PETRA
 Participated in research with graduate students to help identify and isolate depositional
environments within the stratigraphy of the Michigan Basin
FIELD EXPERIENCE:
 Investigated gravity/magnetic anomalies by using a Lacoste-Romberg Gravimeter and a cesium-
vapor magnetometer then plotted the data in Surfer to locate where the anomalies occur:
Kalamazoo, MI (Oct. 2010)
 Geologic mapping of Precambrian orogenic events: Marquette, MI (June 2010)
 Performed a slope stability analysis of potentially precarious slopes to determine their factor of
safety by doing thorough research and reconnaissance and by using field mapping/sampling
techniques and inputting the data into GALENA to generate a worst case scenario: Kalamazoo,
MI (Apr. 2010)
 Examined the effects of karstification, coastal erosion, and glaciation to conduct a
geomorphological survey: Survey across MI and IN (Apr. 2010)
 Developed and implemented environmental field sampling plans to conduct collection and
analysis of surface water in an impacted urban lake: Kalamazoo, MI (Oct. 2009)
 Analyzed siliciclastic/carbonate depositional environments to create stratigraphic columns and to
interpret facies shifts within the strata: Survey throughout KY (Oct. 2009)
 Participated in structural analysis of the Pine Thrust Fault to determine its origin and orientation:
Analysis conveyed through TN, NC, and KY (Apr.2009)
 Examined and mapped out volcanic deposits in caldera complexes within the Ozark Mountains:
MO (Apr. 2009)
CERTIFICATIONS:
 OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER CFR 29 1910.120 Jan 2016
ANALYTICAL AND LABORATORY SKILLS:
 Microscopy: Petrographic Microscope, Optical Microscope

2.  Mineral Identification: Opticaland Hand Specimen
 Soil Classification: Basic knowledge of USCS practices
 Gas Detection:Analytical Gas Detector,Chromatagraph, BloodHound
 Mapping: Structure Maps,Isopach Maps, Cross Sections, Brunton Compass
 Chemical Analysis: UV/Vis Spectrophotometry, pH Meter/DO Meter,X-Ray Diffraction
 Geophysical Analysis: Lacoste-Romberg Gravimeter, Cesium-Vapor Magnetometer, Geometric
Strataview Seismograph
COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE SKILLS:
 Operating Systems: Windows, Mac, MS Dos
 Databases: MAINLOG, WELLSIGHT, PASON,PETRA,ArcGIS
 Microsoft Office Suite
EDUCATION:
Western Michigan University: Kalamazoo, MI
Bachelor of Science: Geology – 2010
Treasurer of the Western Michigan University Geology Club 2009-2010
Lake Michigan College: Benton Harbor, MI
Associates Degree in General Studies 2008
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
Retail Sales Associate/Receptionist Feb. 2016 to Present
Van’s Medical Equipment – St. Joseph,MI
 Clerical duties such as report writing, scheduling appointments, answering phone calls and
ordering/creating documents
 Delivering excellent customer service by explaining how to use medical equipment to
prospecting clients/patients and also showing demonstrations of product functions
 Contacting insurance companies about receiving payment for claims
 Making direct phone calls to patients to check in with them on their medical equipment usage
and taking orders for resupplying some equipment
Food Technician and Sales Clerk Aug. 2006 to Feb. 2011
Martin’s Supermarket – St. Joseph,MI
 Supervised Deli Staff
 Stocked deli products and checked for out dated merchandise and sold products over the deli
counter using a scale to properly weigh out portions and operating a meat slicer
 Performed demonstrations for party ideas using deli and bakery products
 Customer service
References upon request