1. James A Blumenschein
200 E Main Street ∙ Donnelsville, Ohio 45319
Phone: (937) 605-9343 ∙ Email: JBlumenschein@outlook.com
Summary:
I am a well-rounded, detail-oriented, problem-solver with an excellent knowledge base, looking for an exciting
and challenging entry-level position in the geosciences.
Education:
Wittenberg University Springfield, Ohio
Bachelor of Science, Geology August, 2013
Thesis: Developing a stage-discharge rating curve: Buck Creek, Springfield, OH, USA
Relevant Coursework: Watershed Hydrology; Geomorphology; sedimentology/petrography;
mineralogy/optical mineralogy; structural geology; geologic history
Tecumseh High School New Carlisle, Ohio
High School Diploma May, 2006
Relevant Coursework: Vocational Agriculture; Earth Science; Biology; Chemistry
Relevant Experience:
Econ-O-Machine Products, Inc. Donnelsville, Ohio
Design and Build of Specialty Equipment 12/03/2014 – Present
Project Engineer (Full-Time)
 Supervise in-house and sub-contract work to ensure project development schedule
 Develop and provide technical solutions to engineering and design issues
 Detailed mechanical design engineering for customer projects using current version of AutoCAD
 Manage project purchasing and reduce costs through comparing vendor products for price and quality
 Coordinate tracking protocols for contractor, purchasing and department man-hours
Supplementary Skills: Project management; personnel and workflow management; purchasing; budgeting
City of Springfield, Engineering Dept. Springfield, Ohio
Stormwater Policy & Management 11/04/2013 – 01/03/2014
Graduate Intern (Full-Time)
 Managed a stormwater catchment and drainage analysis study using ESRI ArcGIS, LiDAR data, and field work
 Researched, documented and presented regulations and management issues of riparian buffer ordinances
implemented by cities of similar size, population density and of similar hydrologic features
 Responsible for support work for several city, stormwater management, outreach programs
 Inspection of stormwater runoff control measures to ensure compliance with city regulations and stormwater
utility fee relief/reduction applications
 Assisted in surveying, GPS and civil data collection operations
 Troubleshot field equipment and developed working solutions for their application in future and ongoing work
Supplementary Skills: technical report writing; data entry; AutoCAD Civil 3D
Wittenberg University, Geology Department Springfield, Ohio
Environmental & Geomorphologic Research 08/01/2011 – 05/25/2012
Student Assistant (Part-Time)
 Assisted in environmental assessment of several low-head dam remediation sites, Buck Creek, Springfield, OH
 Collected and recorded stream channel measurements, GPS, and hydrologic data for site delineation and modeling
using survey-grade GPS units, laser rangefinders, Acoustic Doppler Velocimeters and HEC-RAS
 Spatial and 3D analysis of riparian project sites using ESRI ArcGIS and LiDAR data
 Operated, maintained, calibrated and serviced field and lab equipment
 Collected, analyzed, interpreted, compiled and documented findings of water, sediment, rock and soil samples
 Assisted in installations of new, long-term groundwater sampling and monitoring sites and equipment
Supplementary Skills: Watershed catchment analysis, discharge rates, drainage systems and management; field
hydrology; multi-parameter, water quality sondes; handheld water quality probes; piezometers

2. Relevant Experience (cont’d):
Econ-O-Machine Products, Inc. Donnelsville, Ohio
Design and Build of Specialty Equipment 03/05/2007 – 11/01/2013
Administrative Assistant (08/02/2010 – 11/01/2013, Full- & Part-Time)
 Performed economic evaluations and coordinated purchasing budget development
 Project and general purchasing
 Supported, learned and familiarized co-workers in the use of new and current computer software
 Facilitated meetings with management in setting strategic planning, goals and objectives
 Managed office intranet, communication, and computer systems
Supplementary Skills: Organizational communication; budgeting; IT Support; expense reporting
Machinist (03/05/2007 – 08/02/2010, Full-Time)
 Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment such as mills, lathes and surface grinders
 Manufacture, assemble and debug machinery and parts
Supplementary Skills: time management; detailed drawing notation; problem-solving
Awards:
The Floyd R. Nave Endowment Award in Geology, Wittenberg University May, 2013
Modeling Pre-Dam Modification Discharge and Sediment Transport, Springfield, OH, USA
Additional Works:
Geological opportunities in Urban Stream Corridors April, 2012
Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 44, No. 5, p. 60 Contributing Author
Professional Memberships:
American Institute of Professional Geologists April, 2015
Young Professional
Volunteer Experience:
Spotter Network May, 2014
Level 1 Spotter
 Observe and report of potential and real-time severe weather to network administrators
 Trained, familiarized and tested on all types of severe weather
 Activate and start location reporting during periods of imminent and ongoing severe weather
 Responsible for quality and reliability of severe weather reports
National Weather Service March, 2012
Weather Spotter
 Observe and report potential and real-time severe weather to the National Weather Service, Wilmington, OH,
USA.
 Trained and familiarized on all types of severe weather and spotting techniques
 Activate during periods of imminent and ongoing severe weather
Additional Skills:
Spanish Language; Watershed Management; Spatial Analysis; Leadership; Time Management; Community Outreach;
Teamwork; Spanish; Microsoft Office Suite
References:
Available upon request