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Amanda Hollins Isbell

Permanent Address: 687 Tree Ridge Rd., Knoxville, TN 37922

Alternate email addresses: amani08@vt.edu, ahi103@psu.edu ahisbell@gmail.com

(865) 919-8355

Objective Position as a digital imagery analyst that utilizes geological and geographic background

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Bachelor of Science in Geosciences , December 2012

Geology and Earth Science Education options, minor in Geography

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

In-major GPA: 3.56/4.0

Overall GPA: 3.32/4.0

Study Abroad Field Camp in Ireland , Summer 2012

Clastic and Carbonate Systems Track

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Penn State University Spring 2013 – Present

Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems

During Study Abroad Field Camp:

 Conducted rigorous, daily mapping of the local geology assisted by satellite imagery and field observations

 Utilized ArcGIS to create digital maps of the topography and subsurface

 Examined glacial cycles of Ireland by using satellite data to locate and recognize geologic features

Software Skills:

ArcGIS tools

Microsoft Suite

ERDAS Imagine

Adobe Suite

Related Course work:

Remote Sensing

(utilizing ERDAS)

Cartography (utilizing ArcGIS)

Honors:

 Sigma Gamma Epsilon: National Honor Society for the Earth Sciences

 Recipient of The William C. & Francia J. Presley Scholarship, 2010 and 2012

Activities:

 Co-coordinator of the Virginia Tech Geofair and Mineral Sale, 2011-2012

 Organized stations to demonstrate basics of geology

 Recruited volunteers to maintain stations

 Advertised and supervised the event from set-up to completion

 Hokiesaurus Presents , 2011-2012

 Created fun, hands-on, and simple activities for children

 Participated in Kids Tech University program at Virginia Tech

 Lead geoscience museum tours for local 4-H groups

Work

Experience

Pet-care Provider

Hush Puppys, LLC, 2010-Present

Knoxville, TN

Customer Service Rep.

Blockbuster, LLC., 2008-2011

Knoxville, TN

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