1. Tanner Bakke
31267 Langhans Rd. Red Wing, MN 55066 (651) 380-0309 Bakke13@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a position that utilizes my education and experience to transform complex field data into
environmental solution and technical reports.
Education
B.S., University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Comprehensive Geology Major with Hydrogeology Emphasis
Major GPA: 2.74
Professional Experience
Redeveloped previous research project to incorporate a more accurate data collection process (Monitoring The
Effects Of Road Salting On Chloride Concentrations in Surface Water and Ground Water In Eau Claire, WI)
Coauthor of the above research project’s abstract and poster for GSA and WGWA.
Technical Report Writing: Authored field reports/consultant reports under supervision
Stormwater sewer planning, construction, and maintenance: Fulltime employee for both Eau Claire, WI and
Red Wing, MN Utilities division
Research Team Leader led staff for the above research project.
Geology Club Board Member: organized and hosted events for the universities geology club
Field Experience
Field Geologist: January 2015
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Field Camp 1, Kingston, New Mexico
Extensive three week field course in southwestern New Mexico
Emphasis on deformed sedimentary and volcanic rocks
Geologic mapping and cross section techniques
Hydrogeologist Site Investigation: April 2014
Hydrogeology 2 (contaminant transport and remediation), Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Practical application of contaminant mapping and transportation by requesting water chemistry, and
hydrostatic unit data from our professor
Developed a risk assessment and plan for client for contaminant removal
Field Hydrogeologist: October 2013
Hydrogeology 1 (physical hydrogeology), Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Characterization of aquifers on campus
Soil characterization, slug tests, and ground water mapping
Field Geologist: April 2013
Sedimentology and stratigraphy (320), Ouachita Mountains Arkansas
Extensive field course researching the stratigraphy, lithology, and structure of the Ouachita Mountains
Reports & Presentations
Won 3rd
place while presenting chloride monitoring research project at Wisconsin Ground Water Association
annual meeting in a mixed graduate and undergraduate student event.
Gave oral presentation over the same project at The North-Central GSA annual meeting
Relevant Course Work
Hydrogeology 1 (Aquifer characterization), Hydrogeology 2 (Contaminant transport and remediation), Glacial
Geomorphology, Field Geology 1, Economic Mineral Deposits, Introduction to Aqueous Geochemistry,
Structural Geology, Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, Mineralogy and Petrology, Water Resources, Geography
Information Systems (ArcMap Training), Remote Sensing of the Environment, Introduction to Inorganic
Chemistry, University Physics 1 & 2 (mechanics, harmonic and wave motion, electricity, magnetism, optics)
Field Techniques & Software Used
Skilled in rock identification, structure interpretation, geologic mapping, aerial photograph interpretation,
contour map interpretation, soil characterization, slug test, surface and ground water sampling, stream
discharge testing.
Proficient user of ArcMap, Erdas Imagine, Corel Draw, AQTESOLV, MODFLOW, and certified in Vulcan
Introductory Training.