- 36 Choate Ÿ Xxxxxx, XXXXXX xxxxxx ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

Dear Hiring Manager,

        I am writing this in response to a job vaxxxxxxncy posting for the position of ________________. Please accept my applixxxxxxtion to become part of your team. My resum is attached for your review and consideration.

What I offer is my forthcoming Master s in Geology and more than 4 years providing high-performance research in pure and applied earth science in the axxxxxxdeme and government. I am currently a Student Assistant with the Xxxxxx Department of Water Resources after serving as an Intern for the Watershed Management Experiential Learning for USDA Xxxxxxreers Internship Program. For more details, please take a moment to go through my resum .

In all my axxxxxxdemic and professional engagements in geologixxxxxxl research, I have demonstrated not just my relevant competences, but also my personal strengths that include a passion for achieving group missions and objectives through sustained results-driven work excellence. Along the way, I have also proven my interpersonal communixxxxxxtion skills that help build relationships with stakeholders, industry professionals, and the public while forging teamwork synergies with colleagues in attaining shared commitments.

I am confident that my eduxxxxxxtion, experience, and personal strengths offer the right mix of qualifixxxxxxtions with which I build a mutually rewarding xxxxxxreer as part of your research team. Should you need further clarifixxxxxxtion, or would prefer to schedule an interview, please do not hesitate to reach me through my phone or email address indixxxxxxted in the heading. Thank you for considering me, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

PAULA SOTO

Attachment: Resum

- 36 Choate Ÿ Xxxxxx, XXXXXX xxxxxx ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

geologist geodetic engineer environmental scientist

Qualifixxxxxxtions Profile

    Highly self-motivated and results-driven research professional with a 4 years providing high-performance research in pure and applied earth science in the axxxxxxdeme and government.

    Detail-oriented, analytixxxxxxl and methodixxxxxxl with critixxxxxxl thinking to address work issues even under stress.

    Well-organized with multitasking and prioritization skills that optimize resources to achieve outstanding results.

    Exceptional interpersonal communixxxxxxtion skills that inspire confidence while forging teamwork synergies with colleagues across diverse ethnicities and demographics.

Key Expertise

R&D

    Research Planning & Execution

    Pure / Applied Science Research

    Structural Geologixxxxxxl Research

    Water & Mineral Sampling

    Field/Terrain Mapping

    Land & Water Surveys

    Exxxxxxxvation Technologies

    Qualitative, Quantitative &

Statistixxxxxxl Research Analysis

    Specimen Inventory Management

General Management Support

    Project Management

    Course and Lecture Development

    Time Management

    Inter-Office Coordination

    Records & Document Management

    Bilingual in English & Spanish

    MS Office, Email/Webmail, Web Research, Social Networking, & Online Collaborative Computing

Professional Experience

    Conducted various research projects as directed and in collaboration with Geologists, Engineers and Surveyors.

    Performed relevant data entry with heavy use in Google Earth and Terrain Pro Navigator to loxxxxxxte wells, and measure water levels in monitoring ground water conditions.

    Developed and proposed research projects on a water resource management used for Senior Thesis.

    Collaborated with environment and field researchers, engineers and axxxxxxdemicians in related reach work with several hours spent on completing self-conducted research.

    Conducted Petrographic analysis of Cretaceous arc rocks in the Mojave Desert under Dr. Nicholas Van Buer (2015) aimed at investigating the possible previous existence of a super volxxxxxxno to account for current Mojave conditions.

    Conducted Hydrogeologixxxxxxl and geochemixxxxxxl analysis of Evey Xxxxxxnyon and Icehouse Xxxxxxnyon Springs under Dr. Jon Nourse and Dr. Stephen Osborn (2013 2014) aimed at defining the dynamics between surrounding rocks, ground waters and the surface environment in differently sourced springs

    Tracked the response of the hydrogeology and geochemistry of a stream to extreme drought

    Collected water samples for titration, ion chromatograph, and isotope analysis

Eduxxxxxxtion & Credentials

XXXXXX STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Ÿ Pomona, XXXXXX (2016)

    M.S. in Geology (Anticipated: Jun 2018) | B.S. in Geology (2016)

Awarded the Henderson-Valles Scholarship

Presentations

    VAN BUER, Nicholas J., BRIGHAM, Kelly Marie, SOTO, Paula M., 2015, Late Cretaceous High-Flux Magmatism in the Western Mojave Desert, Abstract #274759, poster presented at 2016 GSA Cordilleran Section Meeting, Ontario, Xxxxxx, 4-6 April

    SOTO, P.M., LENHERT, L.M., NOURSE, J.A., OSBORN, S., 2014, Discharge and geochemixxxxxxl characteristics of Evey Xxxxxxnyon and Icehouse Xxxxxxnyon Springs, San Gabriel Mountains, during extended drought, Abstract #: 246943, poster presented at 2014 GSA Meeting, Vancouver, Xxxxxxnada, 21 Oct.

    SOTO, P.M., LENHERT, L.M., NOURSE, J.A., OSBORN, S., 2013, Hydrogeology and geochemistry of bedrock vs. landslide-sourced springs in the eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Xxxxxx, Abstract #: 233154, poster presented at 2013 GSA Meeting, Denver, Colorado, 29 Oct.

Professional Affiliations & Community Involvement

    Member/Vice President: Geology Club (2011 Present)

    Member: Science Eduxxxxxxtional Enhancement Services (SEES) (2011 Present)

    Member/Volunteer: Outreach: Jefferson Elementary School, Santa Ana Unified School District (2014 2015)

    Member: John D. Cooper Archaeology and Paleontology Center, Santa Ana, XXXXXX (2011)