Matthew Byrne

606 West Ryder Avenue Landis, NC 28088

704-425-9886 mbyrne11@uncc.edu

Objective:
Seeking to utilize my mechanical skills and science education towards a rewarding career in Soil Science or the
Environmental services

Education:
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC: August 2011/Present
Bachelor of Science in Earth Science with a Minor in Geology
-Current GPA - 3.5 (departmental)
-Overall GPA - 3.3
-Sigma Gamma Epsilon honor society member
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College - Salisbury, NC: August 2009/July 2011
Associate in Arts
-GPA - 3.75

Related Experience:
Field work and lab work
-Described soil/sediment core samples
-Performed mock site assessments
-Kept organized field notebook and compiled data into useful charts and diagrams
-Presented data graphically
-Soil Sampling/sieving
-Soil infiltration testing/perc testing (Guelph permeameter)
-Meteorological total station
-Nuclear Gauge density testing

Recent Work History:
Field Research Assistant (Volunteer) 2013-present Charlotte, NC
-Collected various wetland sediment core samples
-Described core samples in laboratory
-Prepared solutions to be used in particle size analyzer
Self-Employed Automotive Technician - 2009-present - Landis, NC
-Performed light truck and automotive repairs
-Kept organized records
Engine Tear Down/Inspection Supervisor -2007-2008 ECR Engines - Welcome, NC
-Performed inspections on race engines
-Formed and maintained organized records
-Managed others
Engine Tear-Down Technician -2006-2007 RCR Enterprises Welcome, NC
-Inspected race engines






Software:
-Microsoft Office -GEOrient -SedLog
-ArcGIS -Google Earth -Topo Maps
-Oriana -Advanced Excel

Useful Skills:
-Liquid limits -Concrete testing
-Strong mechanical background -Observant/good listener
-Problem solving/analytical -Soil sampling
-Safety -Brunton compass
-Guelph permeameter -Nuclear gauge