COURTNEY DI ANNE MAXSON

1121 East 1st Ave § Apt 1127 § Broomfield, CO 80020

E-mail: maxsocd@gmail.com § Cell: 225.202.7830

EDUCATION:

Johns Hopkins University, 1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC

Currently Attending

Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems

Creighton University, 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska

Attended: August 2011 – May 2012

Master of Science in Atmospheric Science

Millsaps College, 1701 North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi

Graduation Date: December 2010

Bachelor of Science in Geology/Studio Art

St Joseph’s Academy, 3015 Broussard Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Graduation Date: May 2006

High School Diploma

SKILLS:

Conversational: Communicates well and is experienced with fundraising related activities and personal interaction

Creativity: Advanced in drawing and painting, aesthetically aware, and innovative

Computer-related: Well-versed in Microsoft Office applications and Photoshop and can learn other programs

quickly; has completed courses in 3D Studio Max

Geology-related: Organized and analyzed well log data using KINGDOM Suite 8.5; efficient in hand-drawing and

analyzing contour maps; and has completed courses in Subsurface Mapping, Structural Geology, and Geophysics.

Is Portable Nuclear Gauge and HAZMAT certified

GIS-related: Had had exposure to GIS using ArcGIS 10 and ArcGIS 10.1 and AutoCAD Civil 3D; has completed

courses in Introductory GIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Data Modeling, and Python for GIS; is currently

pursuing a M.S. in GIS through Johns Hopkins University

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:

Winter 2013: ENGlobal Corporation – Broomfield, CO – GIS/Drafter

-Completed as-built map layouts using ArcMap

-Assisted in ensuring data integrity during the as-built data assembly process

-Examined, navigated, and edited engineering drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D

-Created as-built point drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Summer/Fall 2013: Earth Solutions NW, LLC – Bellevue, WA – Geologist/Technician00

- Worked as an ESNW representative at construction sites

- Assisted with sieve analysis and proctor and moisture density testing in the soils laboratory

- Wrote daily geotechnical reports

Fall 2011 – Spring 2012: Creighton University Atmospheric Science Department – Omaha, NE – Teaching Assistant

- Graded papers for all sections of Introduction to Atmospheric Science

Summer 2011: Creighton University – Omaha, NE – Energy Department Intern

- Helped with curriculum planning for upcoming school year

- Developed mission statement and goals for the new department

- Learned how to safely install solar panel systems through a course on Photovoltaics

Spring/Fall 2010: Millsaps Office of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations – Jackson, MS – Assistant

-Performed administrative duties as requested

-Assisted with coordinating alumni events

Summer 2009: WBRZ Channel 2 – Baton Rouge, LA – Meteorology Department Intern

-Built forecast boards using MAX and built surface maps on Fx

-Assisted with a school visit and a presentation to the 55+ club

-Presented forecasts in front of the green screen and compiled a resume tape

-Became familiar with Doppler Radar and TruView Alert System

-Updated daily weather forecasts on Station’s viewer phone line

Fall 2008:

Entergy – River Bend Nuclear Power Plant – St. Francisville, LA

Intern with Electrical Design Engineering

-Received qualification to research, review, and update electrical calculations

-Assisted in the computer archival of electrical calculations

-Assisted in verification and validation of calculation accuracy

Summer 2008: Entergy – River Bend Nuclear Power Plant – St. Francisville, LA

Intern with Programs & Components Engineering

-Marked up plant piping drawings for the Cobalt Reduction Project

-Reviewed ASME Section XI drawings for errors and initiated corrective actions

-Assisted in the performance of plant walk-downs in preparation for the next plant shutdown and

refueling outage

ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT:

2013-14:

2013-14:

2013-14:

2011-12:

2010:

2010:

2010:

Student Member of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)

Member of Geographic Information Systems Colorado (GISCO)

-Attended the GIS in the Rockies Conference in Denver, CO

Member of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems

Association (URISA)

Student Member of the American Meteorological Society

Member of the Geological Society of America

Member of the National Weather Association

-Attended the National Severe Weather Workshop in Norman, OK

Member of the Association of Women Geoscientists

AWARDS AND HONORS:

2010:

2010:

2008:

2006-10:

2006-10:

Who’s Who Among Students

Inducted as a member of Kappa Pi Art Honorarium

Scholarship for the National Women in Nuclear Conference as an Entergy Representative

Presidential Scholarship from Millsaps College

Art Excellence Scholarship from Millsaps College

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:

2012-20013:

2011:

2011:

Designer Shoe Warehouse – Bellevue, WA – Sales Associate

Latte e Miele Gelato – Barista/ Server/ Cashier

Heirloom Cuisine – St. Francisville, LA – Catering Assistant

2010, 2006-08: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory – Baton Rouge, LA – Candy Connoisseur/ Cashier

2007:

2006:

The Melting Pot – Baton Rouge, LA – Hospitality Specialist

2005-2006:

2003-2006:

Raising Cane’s Chicken – Baton Rouge, LA – Counter and Drive-thru Server/Cashier

Math/Science Tutor (eighth grade level) – Baton Rouge, LA

MaxElegance (jewelry business) – Baton Rouge, LA – Owner/Designer/Sales