OBJECTIVE

To gain employment in astronomy, physics or a related field.

EDUCATION

Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA

BA Physics/Astronomy 2004.

HONORS/INTERESTS

Member: Society of Physics Students Honors Society.

RELEVANT WORK

Courses Taken

·     Stellar Dynamics and Galactic Structure

·     Stellar Evolution

·     Relativity and Cosmology

·     Planetary Science

·     Modern Physics

·     Mathematical Methods of Physics

Research Assistant (summer 2003) –University of Georgia, Athens, GA.  National Science Foundation: Research Experience for Undergraduates Program. Advised by Dr Philip Stancil 

·         Research assistant to professor exploring molecular opacity of sodium hydride in brown dwarf spectra

·         Responsible for reliable data entry in Unix to calculate rotational and vibrational energies of sodium hydride

·         Performed data searches in journal articles, books and internet sources

·         Obtained a better understanding of proper research methods

Astronomy Laboratory Assistant (September-December 2002)—Physics/Astronomy Department, Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA.

·     Prepared laboratory set ups

·    Responsible for assisting students during lab periods

·     Graded all laboratory homework assignments

WORK EXPERIENCE

Data Specialist (August 2006 to Present) - Maxim Staffing Solutions, Johnstown, PA

·         Updated and researched provider database to facilitate medical insurance claims payment

·         Handled multiple tasks requiring fact-checking and attention to detail

·         Received overall positive performance evaluation with high production levels

Receptionist (May-August 2006) - Sargent’s Personnel Agency, Johnstown, PA

·     Temporary employee at Shaffer’s Bottled Gas

·     Duties included data entry, customer service, filing and other clerical work

Reference Specialist (August 2005 - April 2006)  - Career Strategies Temporary Agency, Woodland Hills, CA - InfoLink Screening Services, Chatsworth, CA

·       Temporary employee at InfoLink Screening Services from August to December 2005

·       Hired as a full time worker January to April 2006, based on excellent performance

·       Performed research for background checks contracted to the company

·       Checked employment references over the phone and composed reports for clients

·       Position required accurate data entry, organization, and verbal and written communication skills

Customer Service Representative (February - July 2005) - NCO Financial, Johnstown, PA

·     Processed customer bill payments in an inbound call center

·     Performed accurate and efficient data entry and customer service

Receptionist (August - November 2004) - Bankerswest Funding, Woodland Hills, CA

·     Computer data entry for mortgage banking company

·     Directed all incoming phone calls and greeted visitors

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES          

Interest in traveling, music, photography, sci-fi genre movies, books and TV, reading and playing guitar.