Matthew Luka

mluka2151@gmail.com
Cell: (714) 366-1627
1009 Lenora Ct., Apt. #203
Bellingham, WA 98225

EDUCATION
Western Washington University
Bachelor of Arts Major in Geography June 2017
Geographic Information Science emphasis
GIS Skillset
Knowledgeable in advance cartographic editing and remote sensing through ESRI ArcGIS
Calculating linear referencing, vector analysis, model builder, advance spatial analyst tools
Creating feature class datasets in ArcGIS, editing data in model builder, advanced raster analysis
ADVANCED GIS COURSE WORK
GIS Analysis and Modeling (ENVS 420)
Advanced GIS Applications (ENVS 421)
Advanced Spatial Analysis (ENVS 422)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Stream Measurements and Technical Work Mt. Baker backcountry June 2015 August 2015
Andy Ingram Ingram Environmental (360) 920-0983 Thisisandysemail@gmail.com
Summer Stream Internship
Assisted with transporting equipment through rough backcountry terrain for multiple days
Measured the velocity of stream discharge at the base of Hadley glacier with a stream-flow meter
Conducted turbidity readings for O18 isotopes of sedimentation at headwaters of Nooksack River
Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group (HCSEG)
Mendy A. Harlow, Supervisor (360) 275-3575 mendy@pnwsalmoncenter.org June 2016 - Sept. 2016
Farm hand/Intern
Harvested and took care of produce such as tomatoes, basil, kale, carrots, beets, zucchini, and more
Completed tasks and projects requested by HSCEG constructing compost bins or reinforcing chicken and
duck coops
Responsible for helping take care of chickens, goats, alpacas, ducks, as well as selling produce
Scott Hansons Sheep farm Ferndale, Washington (360) 319-0625 May 2015 July 2015
Farm hand and landscaping
Consisted of feeding sheep, planting corn, onions, radishes, clearing weeds and edge of 10 acre field
Planted various trees around property and dug a 30 foot trench for installing an irrigation pipe
Cleaned and took care of the chicken coop and sheep shed
CL SAT Academy, Fullerton, CA
SAT and ESL Tutor February 2015
Coordinated and taught classes for Chinese exchange students
Developed lesson plans for SAT test taking skills and techniques to teach Chinese exchange students
Enforced ESL classes by encouraging students to practice their English skills
Translator/Chaperone February 2015
Supervised Chinese exchange students while at school or on field trips
Translated for some exchange students who were attending field trips
Regulated the exchange students schedule while attending small field trips
Mount Baker Ranger District, Bellingham, WA June 2014-August 2014
Barbara Richey, Supervisor (360) 854-2615
Mountain Steward
Detected any potential hazards towards park visitors that were on the Mt. Baker trails
Answered questions park visitors had concerning the local environment
Identified popular physical landmarks and the vegetation of the surrounding environment to visitors
Huntington State Beach, Huntington Beach, CA
Steven Hicks, Supervisor (714) 230-5813 June 2011-September2015;
California State Lifeguard
Executed rescues of persons who were in distress or required immediate medical attention
Consulted missing children and parents on the beach
Communicated with the public about beach and state park rules/guidelines
SKILLS
Eagle Scout, 2011
Proficient in Mandarin
Certified Red Cross CPR and First Aid