Sam Couch, M.S. Email & Phone Number

Denver, CO, US

Colorado, United States

• Work with a variety of clients ranging in disciplines of rock climbing, skiing, running, cycling, backpacking, and other adventure endeavors
• Leverage expertise in editing techniques using Adobe Creative Cloud Software and Final Cut Pro to maximize turnaround time of images/videos for clients
• Develop rapport with clients through constant communication and project management
• Work with clients ranging from large scale weekend sporting events to daily training sessions
• Provide media including stills and videos using a mirrorless camera, drone, and action sport camera
• Experience in hosting podcasts and interviewing guests on subjects relating to adventure and inclusion in the outdoors

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

- Coordinate the operations of HP INC Fort Collins Materials Science Lab focusing on electronics failure analysis, life cycle analysis, and sustainability- Responsible for managing the integrity, life cycle, and updates of laboratory equipment- Manage purchase orders, service contracts, and purchase capital assets using procurement tools- Coordinate with.

• Develop and teach STEAM based curriculum for K-6th grade students covering topics such as geology, paleontology, astronomy, biology, and zoology following Next Generation Science Standards
• Manage classrooms ranging from 10-32 students daily
• Maintain knowledge on the museum’s collections, exhibits, and planetarium to provide students with exceptional experiences and hands-on interactive programming
• Curtail specific curriculum and created individualized learning plans to fit the needs of students with a wide range of learning abilities

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

• Maintained expert-level product knowledge and helped customers with specific needs in Nikon cameras
• Held expert-level proficiency in camera software, accessories, maintenance, and care
• Held the number one spot for Nikon Sales in the Company
• Received Employee of the Month award for Customer Service/Satisfaction within the first month of employment and all store MVP during the second month of employment

Boise, Idaho, United States

• Maintained high-level product knowledge and helped outfit customers for specific outdoor excursions like hiking/backpacking, mountaineering, rock climbing, and running
• Provided stellar in-person and telephone customer service to many customers daily to build company loyalty
• Performed typical sales duties such as: using POS and inventory software, opening and closing tasks during 100% of shifts, talking with sales representatives from vendors, and maintaining visual appearance of merchandise

Boise, Idaho, United States

• Conducted research on metamorphic rocks using lab techniques such as Electron Probe Micro Analysis, Raman Microspectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscope, and phase equilibria calculations
• Implemented data acquisition techniques, improved resolution of data collected, and formulated conclusions and prepared talks/visuals for scientific presentations on thesis level research
• Presented scientific posters to peers and colleagues at professional virtual research conferences
• Prepared research grants for master’s level research project. Awarded $2,275 from GSA Research Grant (2020)

Boise, Idaho, United States

• Facilitated 1 section of weekly labs
• Developed curricula for lab activities that provided students with experiences on geologic software programs and how to apply those programs to real-world geologic problems
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and lab content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning
• Graded weekly lab activities for ~15 students using Blackboard software
• Provided students with a total of 3 office hours per week for questions/tutoring
• Developed virtual field trip activity to follow constantly updated Covid-19 policies and guidelines

• Taught students how to operate petrographic microscopes and identify different minerals
• Assisted instructor in in-class lectures using PowerPoint presentations, physical props, and models
• Enhanced student learning by optimizing lab activities and instructional approaches during lab sessions
• Instructed students on proper/technical report writing, figure creation, figure caption writing, and standards of academic writing
• Conducted review sessions for lab-evaluations on mineral identification, rock identification, and minor petrologic texture identification

Tacoma, Washington, United States

• Mediated discussions with residents on gender identity, diversity, suicidality, mental health, social justice, and other difficult conversations
• Created and facilitated a program that helped students prepare for and present their senior capstone projects
• Completed training on identifying signs of mental health concerns, social injustices, conflict mediation, and emergency and crisis response
• Helped design and run STEM related programs in a STEM and Wellness focused residential living community
• Monitored student success and met with students on a monthly/drop-in basis to discuss academic progression/success and offer on campus resources when necessary
• Supported ~55 residents in academic and professional development endeavors

• Assisted with lab instructions/lectures and helped students understand basic geologic processes using virtual sandbox labs, rock samples, and models
• Graded labs/in class activities
• Provided outside of class tutoring and lab help
• Attended and helped facilitate field trips

• Facilitated bi-weekly forums on bi-weekly reading assignment responses and responded to student comments and questions about the readings
• Hosted review tutoring sessions on course material before each exam
• Provided students with a minimum of 3 office hours per week for questions/tutoring
• Proctored and graded exams for ~90 students

• Last glacial period paleoclimate reconstruction of Summer Lake, OR* Designed and implemented field sampling protocols for stratigraphic sampling of loess-paleosol and pluvial lake sequences* Prepared carbonate samples.
• Sample preparation for geochemical and thin-section analysis
• Independent fieldwork focused on sampling and stratigraphic characterization
• Poster presentation at the PLU Natural Sciences Academic Festival in Spring 2019

• Contamination Sensitivity in Children
• Showed 1st-5th grade age children videos of different food contaminants placed into specific bowls to determine food sensitivity
• Determined children’s contamination sensitivity to food contaminants based on the answer of an ‘expert’ child, ‘expert’ adult, a nurse, or a mom
• Utilized the Human Participants Review Board ethics process, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), and research coding processes
• Contributed to research presented at two WPA Western Psychology Association conferences and one Society for Research in Child Development Conference

• Provided prospective students tours of PLU
• Hosted students for lunches and overnight stays
• Showed students an accurate portrayal of Pacific Lutheran University
• Trained intensely to reinforce knowledge regarding University’s history, strengths, and culture
• Communicated effectively with a diverse group of potential students and families

Master'S Degree, Geological And Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Bachelor'S Degree, Geology/Earth Science, General