1. Garret Bland
Email: garret.bland@ttu.edu Cell Phone: (469)-441-6355
Current Address:
3130 4th
Street
Apt 202
Lubbock, Texas, 79415
Permanent Address:
1360 Plum Valley Dr.
Frisco, Texas, 75033
EDUCATION: Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering Expected Graduation Date: December 2016
Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering December 2016
Grade Point Average: 3.96
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Civil/Environmental Engineering Dept., Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Tx
Graduate Research Assistant May 2015-Present
Chemical analysis of total and methyl mercury
Aid in several projects that requires extended analysis and data compilation
TECHniques Center Tutor August 2014-May 2015
Provide tutoring to students with learning disabilities
Work one on one with students clarifying study topics and coaching them on successful study habits
Summer Internship Research Program (USRG) Texas A&M University, College Station, Tx
Undergraduate Researcher June 2014- August 2014
Responsible for collecting and analyzing the ambient water quality from select water sources around College Station
Analyzed the E. coli count of the water samples using a certified EPA Method
Civil/Environmental Engineering Dept., Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Tx
Undergraduate Researcher September 2013-May 2014
Responsible for experimenting different methods to remove arsenic more effectively from contaminated water supplies
Conducted experiments with high precision showing effective results agreeing with previous data
LEADERSHIP:
Engineers Without Borders
Internal Vice President August 2014-May 2015
In charge of the water filter project in Panama
Manage the project meetings for our student organization
Organized and wrote numerous reports that is involved with the water filter project
Secretary August 2013- May 2014
Making sure everyone is notified about the meetings and events
Notify officers about the upcoming events and other important notifications
Motivates other members to get involved in our organization
Fundraising Chair January 2013-May 2013
Communicated with others effectively in order to ensure the planning of our fundraising events
Involved in preparing for a local charity 5k run for raising money for our organization
ACTIVITIES/AWARDS:
Chi Epsilon Member May 2014-Present
Society of Environmental Professionals Member September 2013-Present
Engineers Without Borders Member August 2012-Present
TECHNICAL / NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Familiar with Autodesk Software: AutoCad
HEC-HMS, EPA NET, SWMM
