Education
Masters of Science, Civil Engineering
o Emphasis in Structural Engineering
o Colorado State University
o Graduation: December 2009
o 3.33 GPA
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
o Colorado State University
o Graduation: May 2007
E.I.T. Exam and Award Fall 2006 – State of Colorado
Related Field and Academic Experiences
Peace Corps Volunteer, Kenya, Jan. 2010 – Dec. 2011
o Taught math and physics at Rabwao Secondary School in Muhuru Bay, Kenya
o Designed and led implementation of rainwater catchment systems at Rabwao Secondary and two primary schools in the Muhuru Bay area
o Conducted training sessions: ‘Design and Construction of Rainwater Catchment Systems’
o Organized and initiated other water, hygiene, sanitation, graywater disposal, & HIV/AIDS projects
o Authored and published ‘Water and Sanitation Manual for Peace Corps Volunteers in Kenya’
Graduate Research Assistant, Structural Engineering Lab, CSU, M.S. Candidate, Nov. 2005-Nov. 2009
o Missile Test Facility for Design of Safe Structures (Thesis)
o Terrorism Barrier Testing Facility (Independent Study)
Turnbull-Grimes, Chris B., and Richard M. Gutkowski. "Facility for Performance Tests of Security Structures to U.S. Department of State Standards." Structures Under Shock and Impact X (2008): 149-56.
o Railroad Bridge Beam Restoration
o Concrete/Wood Composite Beam Testing
Engineers Without Borders – Project Leader, Member, Webmaster, Aug. 2006 – Nov. 2009
o Project Leader, 2008-09, Water Supply Project - San Antonio Abad, El Salvador
• Specialized in Hydraulic and Structural Modeling
• First Site Visit – Final Assessment Trip, August 2007
• Second Site Visit – Placement of Pump and Construction of Pumphouse, January 2008
• Third Site Visit – Placement of Pipe Mains and Connections to Houses, January 2009
• Fourth Site Visit –Implementation Assessment, Biogas Latrine Construction, June 2009
American Society of Civil Engineers at CSU Student Chapter President, Jan. 2006 – Dec. 2006
o Organized and conducted meetings and events, coordinated teams and regional conference.
o Collaborated with other student chapters of ASCE on multiple projects and initiatives
o Other positions held at CSU ASCE since 2002: Webmaster, Membership Chair
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