
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.
| 1 month - Discovery | 400 euros | convert |
| 3 months - Bronze | 1050 euros | convert |
| 6 months - Silver | 1800 euros | convert |
| 12 months - Gold | 2950 euros | convert |