MATTHEW CALHOUN II

2750 Haverhill Ct. Clearwater, FL 33761 | 727.698.1544 | mcalhounr32@gmail.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE_______________________________________________________________________________________
My past professional and school experience has created strong work ethic, excellent communication, and efficient team
environment skills. I am computer literate with professional writing skills, as well as an eagerness and ability to learn quickly. I
have experience working with RStudio, ENVI classic, ArcGIS; ArcMap 10.7.1. I have exposure to stereo mapping and have
successfully completed previous screening with your company. Graduating spring 2020 with these skills qualify me to be a
vital asset to your team as an entry level GIS Technician with Quantum Spatial.
EDUCATION_____________________________________________________________________________________________
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL Anticipated: May 2020
USF System GPA: 3.76
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy, minor: Geographical Information Systems
 Study Abroad in San Salvador, Bahamas for Cave and Karst Geology March 2019
o Examined hydrogeological, cave and karst geology features in depth
o Conducted vertical and horizontal cave surveys with small-scale undergraduate teams and converted data to
comprehensible cross-sectional and plan views
Associate in Arts, Saint Petersburg College, Clearwater, FL December 2016
Relevant coursework: Cartography and Geovisualization, Intro GIS, Remote Sensing of the Environment, Research Methods in
Geography

CERTIFICATIONS & RECOGNITIONS__________________________________________________________________________

Recognition, National Society of Leadership and Success, USF-Tampa January 2020
Recognition, Dean’s List, Saint Petersburg College May 2017

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE________________________________________________________________________________
Wetlands Division Intern, Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County, FL Jan 2020 – Present
 Assisting environmental scientists set wetland delineations, seasonal high water table surveying, observe impact/fill
investigations (violations)
 Became conversant with and filed permitting documents, misc. into online database for government paperless
initiative
 Consistent field plant identification, and hydrology/ hydric-soil indicators
 Some knowledge on Rules of EPCHC: Chapter 1-11 Wetlands and BASIS OF REVIEW For AUTHORIZATION OF
ACTIVITIES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 1-11 - WETLANDS
Sales Associate, Under Armour, Lutz, FL Aug 2019 – Present
 Ensure high level of customer satisfaction
 Follows and achieves daily and weekly sales goals
 Most valuable teammate of October
Assembly Technician, Fore Innovations, Clearwater, FL June 2015 - Aug 2018
 Collaborated in processes for improving workforce efficiency and inventory management
 Assembled aftermarket complete drop-in fuel systems for application specific performance vehicles
 Initiated an aluminum can and plastic bottle recycling practice
Team Member, Chick-fil-A Feathersound, Clearwater, FL Sept 2012 - Aug 2015
 Engaged customers with exemplary guest service
 Exhibited impeccable work ethics, team communication and project management skills
 Prepared food and ensured sanitation within all restaurant facilities

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & ORGANIZATIONS__________________________________________________________________

Volunteer, Oakland Nature Preserve, Oakland, FL October 2017
 Volunteering at annual Heritage Festival to assist fundraising for preserve via activities and productions
Volunteer, Keep Pinellas Beautiful, Pinellas County, FL Sept 2014 – Dec 2015
 Aid in cleanup of debris at numerous coastal sites and waterways across Pinellas County