Sebastian W. Naslund
Present Address (until May 18, 2002)Permanent Address
2433 Woodcliff ln SE6424 Swanson street
Grand Rapids, MIAbbotsford, B.C., Canada
49506V3G-1N9
(616) 940-8946(604) 826-7215
Email:
OBJECTIVE
To begin working in a setting where I can use and enhance my knowledge of the natural physical environment.
EDUCATION
CALVIN COLLEGE—September 1997-May 2002
Bachelor of Science: Geology major, Environmental Studies minor
ABBOTSFORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL—K-12
WORK EXPERIENCE
TIMMERMANS CONSULTING INC. (Grandville, MI)—January 2002-May 2002
Internship—Environmental Hydrogeology Consulting
- Research site-specific information related to environmental hazards
- Collect soil and water samples, monitor water wells and install new wells
DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY (Grand Rapids, MI)—Fall 2000-May 2002
Laboratory Teaching Assistant
- Help professors with laboratory setup, grading and teaching
CALVIN COLLEGE FOOD SERVICE (Grand Rapids, MI)—Fall 1998-May 2002
Student Manager, Cook, Catering, Snack Shop cashier, Night Clean-up
- Supervise Student Employees, mediate between management and student employees
- Monitor meals, cook and prepare food for up to 3,000 costumers; knowledge of equipment, chemicals, food safety procedures, etc., related to Food Service
COUNTRY CHARM FARMS (Abbotsford, B.C.)—1990-1997
Hired part-time and full-time Dairy help
- Demanding physical labor; knowledge of farm machinery, and animals (particularly cows)
RELATED EXPERIENCE
PALESTINIAN WATERSHED ASSESSMENT AND RESTORATION—Spring 2001-Fall 2002
Calvin College and BirZeit University Multilateral Comprehensive Environmental Assessment
- Monitor and map water and landscape of a watershed in the West Bank, with team size of 15 people
- Assess environmental problems, write reports, speak at conferences, and make recommendations to USAID (government development agency) to control problems
SIERRA CLUB, WEST MICHIGAN CHAPTER, INTERNSHIP—Fall Semester, 2001
Environmental Advocacy with Jan O’Connell (National Board Member)
- Research, map and present environmental hazards of CAFO’s (Confined Animal Factory Operation’s)
ARCVIEW GIS 3.2 COURSE COMPLETION—Spring 2001
- Introductory knowledge in the field of GIS offered by ESRI
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP COALITION MEMBER—Spring 2000-present
Calvin College Student Organization
- Lead weekly meetings, create projects to “clean-up” environment, focusing on the college campus
- Organize activities related to environmental protection and awareness
CHINA CULTURAL STUDY PROGRAM—Fall 1999
Calvin College Four Month Study Abroad Program
- Study Chinese Language, History, Religion and Politics
REFERENCES
Chris Huizing, Business Owner, Country Charm Farms, (604) 826-7215
Ralph Stearley, Professor of Geology, Calvin College; (616) 452-6146
Marla Poterack, Service Manager, Calvin College Food Service; (616) 957-6385
Tom Timmermans, Business Owner, Timmermans Consulting; (616) 291-6134