Chad Hobson 1021 Fremont St Apt. 2B, Manhattan, KS 66502·Tel:678-227-8494·[email protected] Education Georgia College & State University Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, GPA 3.4 Minor in Geology Milledgeville, GA Aug 2007 to Dec 2010 Young Harris College Associates of Fine Arts, Theatre, GPA 3.5, Cum Laude Young Harris, GA Aug 2005 to May 2007 Selected Work History GIS Analyst, Independent Contractor-Georgia College, Milledgeville, GA -Duties included: Data acquisition, creation, editing, analysis and cataloging for Dr. Jim Lidstone for the Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities project. Oct 2010-May 2011 GIS Technician, Georgia College Geographic Research Center, Research & Design, Milledgeville, GA -Duties included: Geospatial data creation and management, field collection, GIS analysis, map/graphic production and work on a variety of projects for the GRC mission including dissemination of geospatial data products/graphics. April 2009-June 2011 Cook, Bonnaroo Restaurant Group LP, Chili’s, Milledgeville, GA Feb 2009-July 2011 Cook, ACN Family Inc, IHOP, Milledgeville, GA Sept 2007-Feb 2009 Technician, Audio Visual Services Group Inc., Young Harris, GA Oct 2005-Dec 2006 -Worked independently and in groups, worked with audio/visual equipment, answered customer questions, suggested merchandise, organized supplies, monitored meetings, provided customer support. Professional Skills - ArcGIS; Transit, total station; Resistivity geophysics; Water quality testing/monitoring; Reading and creating maps including topographic maps; Poster creation and presentation; Analyzing aerial photography including IR imagery, map/compass Honors Deans list: 6 semesters 2008: Tri-Beta Biology Honor Society 2005: Honor Graduate 2004: President of French Honor Society Research -Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities - Used Garmin handheld GPS to map a trail; used census data, aerial photography, and spatial analysis in ArcGIS to aid in statistical analysis that lead to grant funding from HKHC. -Population Dynamics of Cambarus striatus- Mapped study area with a Sokia SET 600 total station, used ArcGIS to determine population density, and piezometers to monitor water table levels for possible correlations. Sediment type and stratification were analyzed for correlations.- Geophysics- Used an L&P Minires resistivity meter to map subsurface sedimentology, and created 3D images in ArcScene from raster’s created with resistivity data. Abstracts and Presentations Mangrum, M., S. Mutiti, P. Doran, D. Oetter, A. Mead, S. Carol, C. Melvin, R. Lindsey, and C. Hobson. 2010. Investigating the hydrologic connection in a complex river floodplain system in middle Georgia. Annual Meeting, Geological Society of America, Denver, CO. Paper No. 110-41 (poster) Doran, Patrick, D. Oetter, S. Mutiti, M. Mangrum, A. Mead, R. Lindsey, C. Hobson, C. Melvin, and C. Seo. (2010). Reconstruction of the Historical Geomorphology of a Dynamic Stream in Middle Georgia. 2010 GSA Denver Annual Meeting (31 October –3 November 2010). Paper No. 110-42. (poster) Hobson, C., M. Smith, K. Manoylov. (2010) Diatom Fatty Acids as a Potential Source for Algal Biofuels. Algae for Energy conference, University of Vermont (3/17/2010-3/18/2010) (poster) Hobson, C., M. Smith, K. Manoylov. (2010) Diatom Fatty Acids as a Potential Source for Algal Biofuels. 2010 GCSU Student Research Conference, Georgia College and State University, 2010 (poster) Hobson, C., M. Camp. (2010) Population Dynamics of Cambarus striatus. 2010 GCSU Student Research Conference, Georgia College and State University, 2010 (poster) Other Skills-Microsoft Office; Surveying; Orienteering; Backpacking/hiking; Kayaking; Field notation; Project WET, Project WILD, Project Learning Tree; Adopt-a-Stream chemical/biological certified