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