Brian Graff
phone: (785) 650.8262 • brian.graff5@gmail.com • www.linkedin.com/in/briangraff5
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
A Geologist with 5 years details-oriented experience in the field and education-related work in University
as well as several years education and training in the field of Architectural Engineering. Extensive
engineering, digital and online knowledge, technical experience and a track record of details-oriented
workmanship. In addition to utilizing leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to join and build
teams that meet/exceed goals.
EDUCATION:
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Bachelor of Science, Geology, May 2011
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Global Positioning System (GPS), Microsoft/Star Office, Internet research, ArcGIS, ArcMap, AutoCAD
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Purchasing Supervisor/Records Management January 2012 – Present
Rush County Memorial Hospital, LaCrosse, KS
• Responsible for proper organization and filing of hospital records
• Update/digitize old hospital files and records
• Responsible for proper destruction/shredding of old hospital financial and personal records
• Kept contracts with local stores and utilities companies to keep hospital fully functioning and well
stocked
Field Methods & Field Camp January 2011 – May 2011
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
• Took core samples and evaluated them to determine water table depths and stratigraphy on
campus
• Digitized multiple years of manual records of altitude, water table, and stratigraphic data then
consolidated them into a single database, utilizing Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets
Teacher’s Assistant/Aid Fall 2010 – Spring 2011
Allen Archer, Ph.D., Department of Geology
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
• Assisted with sample collection
• Managed 3-4 different types of geology laboratories
• Operated and maintained sectioning equipment
• Prepared samples – including smoothing, cleaning, sectioning, and polishing
• Assisted with grading exams and inputting grades electronically
• Assisted with general duties such as filing paper and using general office equipment
Web Design/Maintenance September 2002 – May 2014
LaCrosse Livestock Market, LaCrosse, KS
• Created website - text, graphics, forms
• Provide technical support
• Serve as webmaster - troubleshooting and updating weekly

• Assist with general maintenance/cleaning
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
Facilities Worker, Painter Summer 2007
Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science and Main Campus
Division of Facilities, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
• Performed various repainting & cleaning duties on various buildings on the Kansas State
University main campus
Facilities Worker, Stage Crew August 2006 – May 2007
McCain Auditorium
Division of Facilities, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
• Responsible for stage lighting, sound, props and curtains during shows
• Performed custodial duties for the stage and auditorium
Customer Service Technician Summer(s) 2002, 2003
Sykes Enterprises, Hays, KS
• Provided technical computer customer support
• Operated computer and utilized computer record-keeping software.
VOLUNTEER WORK:
• Habitat for Humanity, assisted with all aspects of building houses 2004 – present
• Participated in Adopt-a-Mile Highway 2002 – present
• Regular Blood Donor 2002 – present
• Knights of Columbus, assisted with community service 2000 – present
ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS:
Associate Member, American Association of Petroleum Geologists 2010 - present
• Member and contributor to scientific community
Executive Committee, Engineering Student Council, Kansas State University 2006 – 2007
• Lead organizer, New Student Orientation Seminar and E*Week
• Participated in leadership seminars about leadership/management
Member, Solar Decathlon Team, Kansas State University, 2006 – 2007
• Built solar cars and participated in races
AWARDS:
Behind-the-scenes worker of the year, Rush County Memorial Hospital 2013
Various academic achievement awards, honor student, Lacrosse High School 2000 – 2004
REFERENCES:
Allen Archer, Ph.D.; Associate Professor of Geology, KSU
913-532-2244
aarcher@k-state.edu
Frank Seidel, Owner, LaCrosse Livestock Market
785-222-2586
laxlive@gbta.net
Jack Oviatt Ph.D.; Professor of Geology, KSU
785-532-6724
joviatt@k-state.edu

Andrea Blair; Director/DSS-Education & Personal Development
785-532-6441
andreab@ksu.edu
Carl O. Riblett, Professor at/boss while working for facilities at KSU
785-532-3578
riblett@k-state.edu
Kyle McGuffin, Technical director of McCain Auditorium, KSU
785-532-6425
kmcguff@k-state.edu