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Vann Smith is a seasoned geologist with expertise in biostratigraphy, paleontology, and petroleum geology. Based in Mandeville, Louisiana, he has spent over a decade honing his skills in academia and industry. With a strong educational background, including a Doctor of Philosophy in Geology from Louisiana State University, Vann has taught and supervised students in various capacities. His language proficiency includes native-level English and limited working proficiency in Spanish. Throughout his career, Vann has worked as a palynologist, geology instructor, and postdoctoral research associate, providing expertise in nannofossil sample examination, quantitative biostratigraphy, and wireline log correlation.

Credentials

  • Helicopter Underwater Egress Training
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  • PEC/SafeGulf
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  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential
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Experience

  • Ellington Geological Services
    • Houston, Texas, United States
    • Palynologist
      • Mar 2022 - Present
      • Houston, Texas, United States

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Geology Instructor
      • Jan 2021 - Present

    • Postdoctoral Research Associate
      • Aug 2020 - Present

    • Introductory LSU Geology Field Camp Instructor
      • May 2021 - Jul 2021

  • Hammond High Magnet School
    • Hammond, Louisiana, United States
    • High School Physics Teacher
      • Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
      • Hammond, Louisiana, United States

  • Louisiana State University
    • Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area
    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      • Jan 2017 - May 2020
      • Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

      Courses taught:Introduction to Micropaleontology (2 semesters)Principles of Geology II Lab (1 semester)Structural Geology Lab (3 semesters)Fossil Collections Management (1 semester)Historical Geology Lab (3 semesters)Supervisors: Dr. Huiming Bao, Dr. Amy Luther, Dr. Sophie Warny

  • Independent Contractor
    • Greater New Orleans Area
    • Nannofossil Paleontologist/Biostratigrapher
      • Aug 2016 - Jan 2017
      • Greater New Orleans Area

      Nannofossil sample examination, nannofossil and foraminiferal sample preparation, quantitative biostratigraphy, wireline log correlation

  • Paleo-Data, Inc.
    • Greater New Orleans Area
    • Staff Nannofossil Specialist
      • Jan 2015 - Aug 2016
      • Greater New Orleans Area

      Analysis of nannofossil samples, nannofossil and foraminiferal sample preparation, biostratigraphic interpretation, wellsite biostratigraphy, database management, graphic design

  • Tulane University
    • Greater New Orleans Area
    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      • Aug 2012 - Dec 2014
      • Greater New Orleans Area

      Courses taught:Invertebrate Paleontology Lab (2 semesters)Earth History Lab (3 semesters)Supervisor: Dr. Jeffrew Agnew

  • Louisiana State University
    • Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area
    • Teaching Assistant
      • May 2012 - Jul 2012
      • Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

      Teaching assistant and field coordinator for the LSU Geology Senior Field Camp

    • Field Paleontologist
      • May 2010 - Jul 2010
      • Hell Creek, Montana

      Fossil prospecting and excavationSupervisor: Dr. Jack Horner

Education

  • 2017 - 2020
    Louisiana State University
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 2012 - 2015
    Tulane University
    M.S. Geology, Paleontology
  • 2007 - 2011
    Louisiana State University
    B.S. Geology, Geology/Earth Science, General

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