Bradley Bean

Professional Portfolio
April 28, 2015

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Cover Letter
Resume
Technical Description (Writing Sample 1)
Technical Instructions (Writing Sample 2)
Request for Proposal (Writing Sample 3)

Bradley Bean
128 E. Yale Ave
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
(208)957-3193
Dated April 28, 2015
David Jameson
Hiring Manager-Geology Department
Kleinfelder Environmental Services
1234 East Ave
Midvale, Utah 84047
Mr. Jameson
I am writing to express interest in your opening for a lab assistant in your Geology Department, the
opening for which I found posted at the SLCC Job Fair.
I have been interested in working for Kleinfelder ever since I was present for a presentation by a few of
your employees, and after having researched your company, I found it to be a very professional and
honest company that treats both its employees and clients with utmost respect and fairness. I am a 3rd
year Geology student currently attending Salt Lake Community College, but with an application in to
attend the University of Utah next year to finish up my Bachelors Degree in Geology. I was originally a
graphic design major, but I found my passion in the field of Geology, specifically environmental geology,
and I feel that your company would be the best company I could possibly work for to explore and
expound on my passion.
Enclosed is my resume with my professional references available on request. I would love to meet with
a representative of your company at your convenience and availability. I can be reached any time at
208-957-3193 or by email at b34nespn@gmail.com. I will also be in contact with your office first thing
next week to set up an appointment. Thank you for taking the time to gauge my interest in your
company, I look forward to meeting with you next week.
Sincerely,
Bradley Bean

RSUM
BRADLEY BEAN
(208) 957-3193
b34nespn@gmail.com

LANGUAGES:
English (Fluent)
Spanish (Fluent with in country experience)

EDUCATION:
Salt Lake Community College (Spring 2014-Spring 2015)
Taylorsville, UT
Emphasis: Pre Geology
Boise State University (Fall 2009-Spring 2010)
Boise, Idaho
Provo High School (Graduated Spring 2009)
Provo, Utah

WORK EXPERIENCE:
The Mail Center (July 2013 to Present)
1042 E Fort Union Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047
Jerks Bike Shop (June 2013 to August 2013)
4967 S State St, Murray, UT 84107
Garbanzos Pizza (July 2010 to April 2011)
10497 Lake Hazel Rd, Boise, ID 83709
BRG Research Services (September 2008 to May 2009)
50 East 500 North, Provo, UT 84601, (801) 705-5300
Liberty Pioneer Energy Source (July 2008 to August 2008)
1411 East 840 North, Orem, UT 84097, (801) 224-4771, Supervisor: Danny Gunnell

JOB SKILLS:
Experience with Soil and Water Sampling in the field using proper sampling techniques
Soil Analysis Using XRF and SEM, Water quality testing using HANNA Meters, Basic GIS Experience
Telephone and Face to Face Customer Service
Microsoft Office Suite and advanced computer software and hardware understanding

Niton XRF Analyzer

An investment in the quality of your students
The Niton XRF Analyzer is a portable soil analyzer that is used in
the field to identify the elements that are found in the soil
being tested, helping avoid the need for a lab to analyze every
sample, an expensive and time wasting way to go.
A professional grade tool that is used by many large corporations
including mining, environmental and other industries, this useful
tool will prepare your geology and surveying students for the
types of work and analysis that they will be doing while at the
same time allowing your geoscience department to boast about
having an instrument that very few places of learning are able to
obtain, even at the university level.
Instant Data is at your fingertips with our
XRF portable analyzer, with modes to detect
mining elements used to analyze ore type
rocks and soils, while our environmental
mode can be used to detect levels of
dangerous substances such as lead and
arsenic in the soils impacting our
environment, bringing the effects of the
geosciences home to the mindset of your
students, no matter what their level.

The Niton XRF Analyzer in action

The major factor that cannot be avoided is

the price of the Analyzer. At $20,000, it is not an investment to
take lightly, however, as an educational tool the cost can be
covered by most grants, and the educational and program interest
that this tool will generate for your department will more than
offset the cost of this supremely important geological instrument,
the Niton XRF Analyzer.

Proper Soil Sample Collection and Preparation for Testing

These instructions are provided so as to not endanger the validity of the soil samples
collected or the health of the collector by using proper procedure and equipment
1. Make sure proper equipment is in place:
a. Always use nitrile or latex gloves to collect a soil sample.
b. Use safety glasses and a ventilator for working with samples that are or
may be contaminated.
2. Use a trowel or small shovel to scoop a small amount of the topsoil in a one foot
square area into a gallon-sized zip seal bag.
3. Seal the bag
4. Write your sample number on the outside of the bag with a permanent marker.
Standard form of numbering will include:
a. A two to three letter code, such as SS for soil sample
b. The number of the sample, such as 01 for your first sample, followed by a
dash
c. The date in YYMMDD format
d. An example of an effective sample number being SS01-150322
5. Combine together in bag using your hands to squeeze, shake and mix the soil inside
the bag without your hands entering the bag.
6. Empty the bag on a clean lab surface, such as a paper towel or coffee filter.
7. Dry the soil using one of the following methods:
a. Leave the sample uncovered at room temperature for 2-7 days depending on
moisture.
b. Dry sample in the lab oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes
8. Use the mortar and pestle to grind the soil to a fine powder, removing any rocks,
sticks, roots, etc.
9. Pour powdered sample into the #60 sieve, being sure to put the catch pan and lid
on tight.
10. Shake the sieve up and down and in all directions vigorously
for 2-3 minutes.
11. Return the particles unable to fall through the sieve to the
original plastic bag.
12. Pour the sieved soil onto a fresh coffee filter
13. Prepare a plastic soil testing container by placing a piece
of plastic wrap at the bottom and labeling the cap with your
sample number copied from your plastic bag.
14. Fill the soil testing container with your soil until it is
full and push the cap on until it seals with and audible snap.
15. Flip the container so the plastic wrap side is up and you are
ready to scan.
Plastic testing containers
being prepared, Steps 13-15
Follow these instructions in order to ensure that your samples
Inclusive

are professional grade and ready for immediate testing.

Request for Proposal

ABC Cobalt Mining Company
RFP # 01-2015

I.

ABC Cobalt Mining Company

The ABC Cobalt Mining Company is one of the fastest growing small mining
companies in North America, specializing in the extraction of cobalt and other
important ores. Safety in minin,g both physical and an environmental sense is our
number one priority, and we are committed to maintaining a clean healthy
environment for our workers as well as the communities in which we work.

II.

Project Description
To ensure that our operations are meeting both our exacting standards as well as
EPA regulations regarding groundwater runoff pollution, we are soliciting
proposals to test the runoff from our mine tailings to insure that they are not
leeching pollutants into the Jamestown Aquifer.

III.

Technical Details
A.

Details of work to be completed

The proposer will be required to drill 25 foot deep bore holes 10 feet down
gradient from the base of our tailings pile, at intervals of 20 feet, totally
approximately 250 bores. Soil boring logs will be required for every fifth hole as
well as on any holes found to exceed legal limits for any regulated pollutant.

B.

Equipment Needed
ABC does no commit to provide any manpower or equipment to assist with the
job. A drill rig capable of a 4 to 6 inch bore will be necessary as well as sufficient
manpower with the proper training to carry out the parameters of the work.

C.

Permits
All necessary permits will be arranged for and provided by ABC

D.

Time Frame
Work to be completed within 2 months of contract date with extentions to be
reviewed on a case by case basis by ABC corporate headquarters.

IV.

Instructions to Proposers
A.

Five copies of your proposal are to be submitted to:

Fred Jackson, Project Organization Manager

ABC Cobalt Mining Company
5555 Prospector Circle
Midvale, Utah 84047
B.
Questions Regarding Project Description or Technical Details should be
directed to:
Steven Tyler, Geologic Engineer
ABC Cobalt Mining Company
5555 Prospector Circle
Midvale, Utah 84047
Phone: (801) 987-6543, ext. 210
Fax: (801) 987-3456
Email: Styler@abccmc.net
C.
Questions Regarding this RFP and the selection process should be directed
to:
Jon Artest, Contract Purchasing Division
ABC Cobalt Mining Company
5555 Prospector Circle
Midvale, Utah 84047
Phone: (801) 987-6543, ext. 113
Fax: (801) 987-2223
Email: Jartest@abccmc.net
D.
Questions should be faxed or emailed. All responses will be will be in
writing and will be provided to all Proposers. All questions must be received
within 2 weeks of the sending date of this RFP to ensure answer prior to the due
date.
E.
Proposals must be in a sealed envelope, clearly marked above the address
line: Proposal, RFP #01-2015. Unsealed or unmarked proposals will be returned
to sender and will not be considered
F.
Proposals must be submitted by 10:00 P.M. EST on March 22, 2015
G.
Proposals must provide evidence that Proposer has the expertise,
capabilities, and experience to complete the requested services

V.

Proposal Evaluation Criteria

A.
Evaluation Criteria shall consist of the following factors sorted top to
bottom by order of importance:

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E.

VI.

Experience in performing similar tasks as the one requested

History of satisfied clients
Quality of proposal
Good Faith estimate of time and cost for the requested services

Contract Details
A.
Contract Award:
ABC reserves the right to accept or reject any and or all proposals based on the
evaluation criteria stated above
B.
Withdrawal of Proposal
Any submitted proposal may be withdrawn up until the final due date for
proposals by contacting Jon Artest, contact information stated above

References

Construction RFP Template (2007, January 26) Slideshare.com. Retrieved 2015, January 11 from
http://www.slideshare.net/Mike97/construction-rfp-templatedocdoc
Building Construction Management RFP Sample (2006, February 10) Slideshare.com. Retrieved 2015,
January 11 from http://www.slideshare.net/Mike97/request-for-proposal-rfp-building-constructionmanagement
Request for Proposal Template (2015) netdynasty.com. Retrieved 2015, January 11 from
http://www.netdynasty.com/articles/request-for-proposal-template.asp

*Note on References All references were used to ascertain layout and order for RFP, not used for
content itself, as was an interview with Jack Bloom, though APA format does not include personal
communication in the Reference list.