Geologist, PDMG mid level Manager

• FEMA security clearance with EQIP• Traveled domestically to affected disaster areas• Interacted with disaster victims in a disaster setting to verify identifications and assets• Inspected homes and properties for damage and obtained photos and documentation• Assessed damage to create a full report and pictures with tablet and camera• Completed expense reports, budget reports, and record keeping

• https://www.CherokeeBrothersServices.com• Certified Mississippi Minority Small Business Enterprise• Cherokee TERO Certified• National contracting company specializing in state, federal, and tribal governments• Provide maintenance services to residential and commercial properties in the Southeast U.S.• Hiring and training for new employees along with managing multiple work crews• Assessing the jobsite to determine requirements for work including estimation and bidding• Performing logistic coordination between employees and national clientele base• Performing routine preventive maintenance on all company-owned equipment on job site

U.S. Geological Survey – National Earthquake Center Installed seismology equipment in the field for the SAFOD project• Operated and maintained lab equipment in the Rock Physics, Rock Mechanics, and Gas Hydrates lab • Developed and maintain high pressure rock deformation and cryogenic equipment• Disassembled, catalog, and transport lab equipment to new location and reassemble• Developed new lab equipment and create training modules for future employees• Instructed and trained employees to use lab equipment and protocols

Handyman services and property maintenance for over 30 national brands, 5 local malls, 8 shopping centers, dentist’s and doctors’ offices. Participating in skilled trades to repair projects for high profile companies

• Provided services such as areal and drone photography, GIS mapping, sample collection, geotechnical and materials testing, environmental inspections, and geophysical services• Performed concrete and construction material testing (CMT)• Supervised placement and compaction of soil mediums• Correlated building plans with GPS and GIS to accurately measure and map specific locations• Worked with environmental specialists to complete EPA phase I reports for proposal sites• Produced reports for rebar placement and concrete testing including slump, air meter, temperature• Created soil profiles by using auger to soil mediums, use torch for testing, filled concrete tubes• Assisted in Asbestos inspection and produced reports for multiple HUD Housing units • Used Apple iPad, Windows, and Linux along with Bluebeam, word, excel to record data

• Started to pay my way through college grew to be Hattiesburg’s second largest window film service center. • Traveled to Los Angles, Ca to be factory certified by Eastman Chemicals and Llumar window films• Managed 2 employees • Customer Service • Sales • Installing window tint • Marketing

 Collaborated with other geologist to completed 9 projects in 7 weeks including 3D mapping, GIS mapping, and hydrological exploration and testing. Produced a hydrology report to the city of Pitkin, under supervision of Mississippi PG, Dr. Franklin Heitmuller and Dr. Darrel Schmitz, MS State Board Hydrologist. Mapped a wide array of geological formations in Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado.  Performed coordination and supervision of field work and field data collection including: drilling, soil classification, well installation and sampling of various media in compliance with regulatory procedures followed by detailed data interpretation and evaluation. Collected drilled cutting samples from shale shaker and processed samples for geologist review. Described and analyzed rock cuttings including lithology percentage, color, hardness, and HCL testing

 My father, Jimmy Ballard, founded the business in 1984. I grew up in the shop where I learned about the tools and business at an early age. I practiced and learned welding, metal fabrication, electrical engineering. Attended many training classes including I-CAR auto repair and Dupont paint classes.  Helped double the physical size of the building and adding on a waiting room Performed maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems Perform auto body repairs such as welding parts fixing dents repairing scratches replacing parts etc. Train new employees on auto body repair techniques Frequently performed MIG welding on various body panels Key skills include paint prepping, auto body reconstruction, estimates, electrical troubleshooting, welding, oil changes, tune ups, tire replacements, suspension modifications, installing car audio

• Research includes but not limited to:Locating and researching subsurface fractures and faults in the Gulf of Mexico - Dr. Maurice MeylanBathymetric mapping of Gulf of Mexico – Dr. Maurice MeylanStudy of turbiditic activity in the Gulf of Mexico. – Dr. Frank Heitmuller• Assisted with graduate thesis research including:Operating research boat to gather tidal marsh datum at the Grand Bay National Estuarine Reserve Case Study of the Hydrology of the Mississippi River at the USACE Research Center • Highlighted sections for sampling for interpretation by senior members of the geology team• Performed coordination and supervision of field work and field data collection including: drilling, soil classification, well installation and sampling of various media in compliance with regulatory procedures followed by detailed data interpretation and evaluation. Highlighted sections for sampling for interpretation by senior members of the geology team Focused on hydrocarbons in Permian Basin, Delaware Basin, Gulf of Mexico Analyzed samples for composition and oil content noting formation changes by interpreting key marker beds and unusual lithologies.

 Responsible for running the gym nightly operation which includes assisting new by designing a simple workout program and instructing them on the proper use of equipment Created fitness client schedules and consulting with members regarding their needs. Repair malfunctioning equipment and maintain proper working condition.  Thoroughly clean and sanitize restrooms, locker room areas, fitness equipment and gym floor

 Completed surveys including land, topographic, hydrographic using a variety of specialist equipment and technology, such as robotics and 3D scanners Interpret and analyzed data using plans, maps, charts and software such as AutoCAD and GIS programs Prepared survey drawings and researched land property rights Performed clear cutting and land clearing to achieve exact measurements

Wrote citations, PR, controlled traffic, learned radio calls, filed paperwork, towed and booted, escorted people, worked campus information, painted and maintained parking lots Policed and wrote citations for parking violations, directed traffic, and escorted people across a large campus of about 18,000 people. Office responsibilities including filing paperwork and fetching mail.  Performed parking lot maintenance of entire campus including painted stripes and decals in the summer and replace poles and signage.  maintained a campus vehicle and parking management equipment.

 Expanded the service department to include troubleshooting and repair Installing and terminating optical fiber cable, Cat 6A, Cat 6, Cat 5E and coax cable Transported over $2,000,000 worth of product a year Delivered state wide to keep 40 car audio business stocked with inventory Perform routine preventive maintenance on all company-owned equipment on job site Performed car audio installation, video installation, home theatre installation, and networking solution Key skills included sales and cashier, forklift operator, troubleshooting, maintenance, inventory, office duties

 Perform routine preventive maintenance on all company-owned equipment on job site Worked under licensed home builder completing duties such as but not limited to: tile work, framing, carpentry, wood finishing, hardie-board installation, interior and exterior painting, maintenance, plumbing, electrical, fence building, vinyl siding installation, and clean up.

Prepared painting and refinishing, repaired body damage, repaired fiberglass, changed body panels, mixed paint, painted and jammed, troubleshoot problems, welded, repair electrical problems.• Completed auto body repair at dealership on average of 50 car a month• Attended I-CAR certification and Dupont training classes• Key skills included auto body repair, dent repair, minor paint, paint Prepping, electrical troubleshooting, welding, metal fabrication, fiberglass repair, replacing parts, and installing window tint.

Installed car audio and home audio, installed satellite radio and GPS, built enclosures, sold products in car audio, home theatre and electronics, set-up store, networked & troubleshoot computers, stocked and inventoried, assembled furniture, operated register, studied product.• Helped during store set up assembling and installing display racks and running telecommunication wires• Attended many training classes including electronics, customer service, and sales.• Perform routine preventive maintenance on all company-owned equipment on job site• Installation of car audio, custom installation, store set-up, computer troubleshooting, store set-up, stocking, television sales, home theatre sales and installation, cashier, inventory, and computer networking.

Cleaned and maintained pools, paperwork, constructed in ground and above ground pools, plumbed and ran pipe, installed filter systems, and lighting, landscaped, replaced liners, tested water. Constructed in-ground and above ground pools along with land clearing and prepping Performed routine pool maintenance Mixing hazardous chemical and equipment Perform routine preventive maintenance on all company-owned equipment on job site Installed and troubleshoot plumbing problems and repairing pumps on site. Traveled the state performing sales and operating heavy machinery

Installed car audio and accessories, remote starts, learned product, troubleshoot and repaired electrical problems, customized audio systems, built enclosures. Installed sound systems, back-up cameras, radios, Bluetooth systems, car alarms and window tint Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate, diagnose, and repair malfunctions. Build fiberglass or wooden enclosures for sound components and fit them into the automobile dimensions. Received factory certified training from many electronics companies

• Brewing and creating specialty coffees• Sales and register responsibilities. Night crew and closing duties.• Training new employees• Maintenance, clean and stock entire store

I assisted in installation and service units, plumbed lines, and formed and installed ductwork. Worked under supervision of Master Technician Leo Chapman.  Assisted in installation of indoor and outdoor air units.  Designed and installed air duct in attics and sub floors.  Gained a vast knowledge of instruments and gauges. Handling hazard material