| Objective | I wish to obtain a full time position as an environmental engineer working in the area of water or air. I also desire to work toward obtaining my PE license. | |
| Education | Master of Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental and Water Resource Engineering, May 1998 | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | ||
| Overall GPA: 3.67/ 4.00 | ||
| Bachelor of Science, Engineering Science, Atmospheric Sciences, May 1979 | ||
| The University of Texas at Austin | ||
| Overall GPA: 3.40/ 4.00 | Major GPA: 3.60/ 4.00 | |
| Hydraulic Design, Water Treatment Design, Engineering Microbiology, Hydrology, Water Resource Planning and Management, Water Quality Management, Physical/Chemical Water Treatement, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Water Resources |
Experience
| 01/97 - Present | Teaching Assistant/Grader, The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Civil Engineering | |
| Teach coursework in Engineering Hydraulic Design.
Grade coursework in Fundamentals of Hydraulic Engineering. |
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| 01/90 - Present | Water System Manager, Austin Waldorf School | |
| Maintain and repair school drinking water system (Reverse osmosis, chlorination, and distribution equipment).
Assure compliance with regulatory agencies. |
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| 01/90 - Present | Newsletter Layout/Production, Austin Waldorf School | |
| Produce weekly school newsletter using Pagemaker desktop publishing software | ||
| 01/89 - Present | Owner/Manager, Austin Pool and Spa Service | |
| Sampled and analyzed water quality, adjusted water chemistry.
Installed, operated, and maintained pumps, chlorination systems and various types of filters. Maintained, repaired and designed swimming pool and hot tub systems. Maintained and operated drinking water systems. Supervised employees. |
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| 09/91 - Present | Volunteer Water Quality Monitor/Trainer, Lower Colorado River Authority, Colorado River Watch Network | |
| Monitor water quality at a specific site on a regular basis.
Received training in chemical monitoring techniques, biomonitoring. Trained new monitors at training workshops. |
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| 01/83 - 12/88 | Owner/Partner, Atlantean Pool Service | |
| Maintained, repaired and designed commercial and residential swimming pool and hot tub systems.
Supervised employees. |
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| 07/80 - 09/82 | Co-owner, Director of Installations, CCMP Solar Inc. | |
| Manufactured and installed passive solar water heating systems.
Created and conducted federally funded workshops on building solar water heating units from recycled materials. Participated in research and development of passive solar water heating units. |
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| 06-78 - 08-78 | Summer Intern, National Weather Service, Memphis, TN | |
| Trained by staff meteorologists in weather forecasting, operations of weather service bureau | ||
| Skills | Proficient in water quality monitoring techniques |
| Proficient in trouble shooting and repair of mechanical systems |
| Experienced on DOS-based computers |
| Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel |
| Familiar with hydrologic modeling software: HEC1, HEC-RAS, GAMS, GIS (Arcview, Arc-Info), TR55 |
| Experienced in leadership roles: leading workshops, teaching, overseeing employees |
| Designed web page, HTML programming (www.ce.utexas.edu/stu/kaoughcw) |
| Accomplishments | Treasurer, Independent Pool and Spa Servicemans Association, Austin Chapter, 1993 - 1994 |
| Member, Air and Waste Management Association, UT Chapter, 1996 - Present |
| Workshop Leader, Center for Energy Studies, The University of Texas at Austin, Led workshop on water quality monitoring for Environmental Education Seminar |
| Navy ROTC scholarship, 1974 |
| Volunteer for the Austin Waldorf School: computer and mechanical work |
| Employability Status: US Citizen / Permanent Resident |