Christopher Orr Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Assists the geologist teams in the Carolinas with equipment acquisition and maintenance as well as provides expertise in field operations from geotechnical to environmental tasks. Helps to develop training standardization and procedures as well as provides various training to staff including onboarding, initial field training (geotechnical and environmental field and office tasks), loss prevention and ongoing skills and career development for staff though monthly tech talks and regular mentoring meetings with staff.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Helped train various geotechnical and environmental tasks around western Washington to Jr staff members. Assisted in technical report writing on daily reports and project reports.

Greater Seattle Area

Performed various geotechnical and environmental field tasks around western Washington.

Prineville, Oregon

Responsible for trail construction and maintenance across the district. Assisted the hydrologists in stream assessments.

Charlotte Nc

Planed and facilitated special projects for the office, and responded to veteran students needs in a timely manner.

Charlotte, North Carolina

As a intern with Terracon I conduct testing on soil mechanics including gradation, 200 wash, and proctors. I performed concrete compression strength tests as well as collect samples from the field for testing. I assisted with a seismic test for the geotechnical division as well as phase 1 inspections and monitoring well data collection for the environmental division.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Tested residential construction soils for stability. Filled out field reports for contractors and building inspectors.

Charlotte, North Carolina

Kept the climbing department organized and stocked, taught other staff about outdoor gear and knowledge to ensure an educated and informed team. Responsible for the sale of outdoor products ranging from apparel to paddle sports and more on a daily basis in person and over the phone to new and existing customers. Within seven months of hire was promoted to a key-holder position, duties of which include opening and closing the store and leading the team on a rotational basis.

Fort Jackson, Sc

Trained civilians to be soldiers in the U.S. Army. Responsible for leading 60 initial entry training soldiers through physical training, basic and advanced rifle marksmanship, land navigation, and other classes.

Fort Bragg, Nc

Led team (4) and squad (9) sizes elements in combat/peace time operations. Responsible for the development, training, welfare, and moral of these soldiers. Accountable for up to a million dollars worth of equipment with no loss.

Waukee, Ia

Helped gain new business with hot and cold sales. Delivered product to customers as well as helped them with inventory issues. Received and stocked the store with merchandise.

Pella, Iowa

Helped install plumbing and HVAC in residential construction.

Bachelor'S Degree, Geology/Earth Science, General, 3.7/4.0

Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Lambda honor Society, SVA - Student Veterans Association: 49er Chapter, Outreach Director, GEO.

Associate'S Degree, Fire Science/Fire-Fighting

Received AS in Fire Science.

Associate'S Degree, General Studies

(Attended)

Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Cross Country, TrackParticipated in cross country and track.