Chris Herbette

Christopher Herbette

11 Michael Rd. Apt. D- New London, Connecticut 06320

860-305-3367 (C) [email protected]

EDUCATION

Mitchell College, New London, Connecticut

Bachelor of Environmental Science with an emphasis on marine ecology, May 2012

Valedictorian

Solomons Scholarship-2009

Chemistry Achievement Award (CRC)-2010

Environmental Club Award -2011

Science Award- 2012

Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities-2012

SKILLS

Environmental SafetyEnvironmental ComplianceGIS Technician Marine ScienceWater Analysis Study of Marine Life in Long Island SoundRunning/Designing Studies Lab Testing and SamplingScientific Writing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VEOLIA WATER NORTH AMERICA 2011-2012

GIS Technician/ Internship

Selected for GIS position (storm water project) to bring a municipality into compliance with new environmental regulations. Veolia Water failed to win the contract therefore the position was unavailable.

During Internship worked to map out the entire water system for Waterford,CT including pipes, valves and hydrants.

Training program for GIS platformManage existing GIS databasesCollect spatial data using GPS Post process GPS data & integrate with existing GISCreate & verify attribute data by researching historic records and O&M databasesDeveloped GIS layersPerform spatial analysis Create printed & digital map

RELEVANT COURSE WORK

BI106: Bio II

- Advanced Biological path ways (O2 absorption in various animal life)

- In depth exploration of anatomy

- Complex chemistry path ways

CH112: Chem II

- Full analysis of water (PH balance, nitrates, nitrites, etc.)

- Some Nonmetals and Their Compounds-Preparations and Properties

- Molar Mass Determination by Depression of the Freezing Point

BI245: Marine Ecology

- Introduction to GIS mapping and buoy data of wale migrations on the west coast

- Importance of marine mammals and the ethics of harvesting ie documentary (The Cove)

- Algae bloom analysis using GIS buoy data

- More in depth exploration of D. vexillum (group lab experiment)

BI260: Tropical Ecol