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 global teams to ensure that project deadlines and customer satisfaction is met- Track projects, allocate samples, and report findings throughout product testing, ensuring scientific integrity - Confirm six engineers/technicians are up to date in IPC certifications to produce high-quality reports- Coordinate testing schedules for six engineers/technicians when workloads are heavy and deadlines are non-negotiable

• 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• Checked in with students on a weekly basis about grades, class standing, class progression, and overall success in the class• Attended workshops on Canvas LMS software and utilized Canvas LMS to track/post student grades and communicate with students outside of class

• 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• Supervised over 20 front desk workers and manage all disciplinary action related to performance• Responded to emergency and crisis situations while serving on an on-call duty rotation• Assisted and provided support for residents who struggle with mental health concerns• Utilized mediation and conflict resolution skills to help resolve conflicts• Helped with financial planning for numerous on-campus events and worked closely with supervisors on funding and budget planning

• 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 collected in the field for conventional (δ18O, δ13C) and clumped isotope analysis at the University of Washington IsoLab* Poster presentations at the PLU Summer Research Symposium (August 2018) and Murdock College Science Research Conference (November 2018) Reconstructing the Origin of Formation of a Large Enigmatic Welded Tuff Boulder Preserved Within the Oligocene Blakeley Formation of the Puget Lowland, Washington• 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