Ron C.

Chester
564 N. Walton Dr. Whitewater, WI 53190 (262) 745-5321 ________________________________________________________ Objective To educate visitors to the history and value of the parks natural resources as well as maintain and develop them for future enjoyment. Well-rounded background in biological and geomorphological research as well as GIS knowledge that can useful in trail mapping and maintenance.

Qualifications

Education 2011- Present

University of Wisconsin -Whitewater Geology Major, 3.9 GPA in Major/Minor

Whitewater, WI

Experience 2013-Present

Pangea Studios Whitewater, WI GIS Analyst Applied statistical and cartographic techniques to spatial issues in Wisconsin and was responsible for data analysis techniques. Utilized ArcMap, Business Analyst, XlStat, and Microsoft Excel to accomplish these challenges. UW-Whitewater Whitewater, WI Researcher Received a research grant to analyze trends in Wisconsins streamflow history. I designed and completed a study that is has been presented at professional outlets; an abstract has been submitted to present at national GSA and a manuscript has been written that is currently being reviewed for publication. UW-Whitewater Whitewater, WI Research Assistant Analyzed Midwest streamflow rates for a NASA research grant. Self Employed Whitewater, WI Sporting Goods Manufacture tools and goods for outdoor survival enthusiasts. JP Morgan Chase Branch Manager. Promoted from Business Banker. Managed the business accounts for local businesses. Elkhorn, WI

2013-Present

2012-2013

2009-Present

2008-2011

Personal Research Residency in Nature: Grizzly bear study under Dr. Jim Halfpenny, 2012 Published: Grizzly Gallery, 2012 Undergraduate Research Grant, 2012-14

Summer Undergraduate Research Grant, 2013 Presented at Undergraduate Research Day, 2012-14 Presented at National Conference of Undergraduate Research, 2013 Co-presented at Association of American Geographers, 2013 Presented at American Water Resources Association, 2013

Activities Geology Club Vice President, 2011-12 Sigma Gamma Epsilon Vice President, 2012-13 Gamma Theta Upsilon President, 2013-14 Teaching Assistant, 2011-12 Private Tutor, 2011-12 Member of GSA, 2012-14 Additional Skills HTML Coding Adobe Photoshop CS3 GPS Navigation Recording Client Relations

SPSS

Achievements Deans list, 2011-2013 Featured in: o UW-Whitewater News o Janesville Gazette o Whitewater Magazine Fischer Scholar, UW-Whitewater, 2011-12

References

Rex Hanger, PhD Professor, Advisor Hangerr@uww.edu

Dale Splinter, PhD Professor, Employer Splinted@uww.edu

Eric Compas, PhD Professor, Employer Compase@uww.edu

Chesterrc29@uww.edu Portfolio Website www.ronchester.weebly.com