Bradley Allen Miller  

(515) 231-0490
miller@iastate.edu

 


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OBJECTIVE

Advancement of the agronomical and environmental sciences through the understanding of biological, physical, and chemical principles for the sustainability of ecosystem services and human well-being


EDUCATION
May 2006

MS in Water Resources & Soil Science, with minor in Political Science
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

May 2000 BS in Environmental Science
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

Relevant Study: Soil Genesis & Landscape Position, Soil Management, GIS Landscape Modeling, Environmental Engineering Chemistry, Hydrology & Surficial Processes, Watershed Biogeochemistry, Environmental Law, Science Technology & Public Policy



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
July 2006 - Present Environmental Programs & Agronomy Department,
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Undergraduate Coordinator
  Provide information to prospective students about opportunities in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, and Agronomy
Assist students transitioning into the respective programs
March 2001 - June 2006 Wetlands Research Group, EEOB, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Research Associate – July 2003 to June 2006,
Research Assistant - March 2001 to July 2003
  Analysis of the Des Moines lobe’s landscape and its implications for agriculture and water quality
Manage GPS data and GIS projects in ArcGIS
Conduct research focused on the use of wetlands for water quality improvement in the Upper Mississippi & Ohio River basins
Manage 2 large capacity servers for collaborative work environment and data security
August 2001 to Present
Environmental Programs,
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
 

Academic Advisor - March 2004 to Present
Provide students with advice for academic success

Information Technology Specialist - August 2001 to Present
Support and manage systems of departmental workstations and application servers
Administer mobile computer classroom of 28 networked, wireless laptops
Teaching Assistant, Environmental Systems Modeling - August 2001 to December 2003
Assist students with laboratory exercises and troubleshooting simulation models
Conduct review sessions and offer supplemental instruction for students
Assist with the creation and grading of assignments
September 2000 - March 2001 Pedometrics Laboratory, Agronomy Department ,
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

Environmental Scientist
 

Collect soil core samples
Analyze soil core samples for: carbon content, nitrogen content, electric conductivity, particle size, aggregate stability, and pH
Data recording and reporting

August 1999 - September 2000 Soil Management Laboratory, Agronomy Department ,
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Laboratory & Field Technician
Modeled watersheds using the USDA's Soil & Water Assessment Tool (now EPA's BASINS model)
Developed soil education learning aides
• Assistted rainfall runoff simulation research
May 1999 - Present

Prairie Roots Consulting, Ames, Iowa
Field Specialist / Consultant

  • Analyze and design areas for wetland and prairie restoration
Provide plants, materials, labor, and expertise resulting in the successful integration of a prairie/wetland ecosystem
Develop public relations for support of projects
August 1998 - May 1999 Reiman Gardens, Ames, Iowa
Garden Worker
  • Maintain garden grounds
May 1998- August 1998 Holub Greenhouse, Ames, Iowa
Greenhouse Worker
  • Manage nursery stock
• Perform general maintenance
December 1997 - April 1998 Minnesota State Senate, St. Paul, Minnesota
Senate Page
  • Serve the Agriculture & Rural Development Committee
Organize materials
Communicate with the public
August 1997 - April 1998 Eddie Bauer, Mall of America, Bloomington, Minnesota
Sales Associate
  • Provide product advice for customer wants
• Answer product information inquires

• Follow through on customer service requests
June 1990 - August 2001 Mid-Iowa Council Boy Scouts, Des Moines, Iowa
Program Director, Area Directors and other positions leading up to
  Program Director - Summer 2001
Responsible for all program operations for camp serving more than 2,500 customers during a 6 week period
Train area directors
Ecology/Conservation Director - Summers 1994 & 1996
• Develop environmental education program
• Train teaching staff
• Teach groups of 10 to 80
Scoutcraft Director - Summer 1995
• Teach outdoor and camping skills
• Organize 'new scout' program
August 1991 - May 1994 Granger Manor, Granger, Iowa
Nurse's Aide
  • Certified Nurse's Aide

SKILLS
GIS Applications: ArcView 3, ArcGIS 9
ESRI certification: Migrating from ArcView 3.x to ArcGIS, ArcGIS Spatial Analyst
GPS: Garmin, Trimble, MapSource, Pathfinder
Environmental System Modeling: USDA's Soil & Water Assessment Tool (SWAT), RUSLE, QUAL2E, ModelMaker, Stella
Operating Systems: Windows 9x/NT/2000/2000server/XP/server2003, Macintosh
Computer Networking: Website development, File servers, Applications servers, Terminal servers
Applications: Terminal Services/Remote Desktop, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, AutoCAD
Training: OSHA Laboratory Standard


ORGANIZATIONS

Soil & Water Conservation Society
President, Iowa State University Chapter, 2002
Co-adviser, Iowa State University Chapter, 2003-Present

Boy Scouts of America
Volunteer: Trainer, Event Organizer, and Youth Adviser


HONORS & ACTIVITIES

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Vigil Honor, Order of the Arrow (Boy Scouts of America's National Honor Society)
Founder's Award, Order of the Arrow (Boy Scouts of America's National Honor Society)
Zoning Board of Adjustments, City of Ames, IA
Senator, Government of the Student Body, Iowa State University
Research Assistantship, Iowa State University
Dean's List
Iowa State University Teaching Excellence Award
Donald A. Williams Soil Conservation Scholarship, Soil & Water Conservation Society



Hobbies
Hiking, Camping, Canoeing, & Woodworking

This page last updated on January 20, 2007