EDUCATION:
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
Bachelor of Engineering - Biomedical (expected May 2013)
Pre-Medical Course Work Completed
Math Minor
Biochemistry Minor
Honors College Student
Cumulative GPA: 3.8
ASSOCIATIONS & AWARDS:
Louis Berger Scholarship in recognition of outstanding leadership, high ethics, and scholarship achievement - The Society of American Military Engineers, New York City Post
American Chemical Society award for outstanding achievement in general chemistry
Golden Key Honors Society member
Vice President, Founding Charter Member, IEEE HKN Honors Society, Hofstra Chapter
Provost's List or Dean's List every semester
SKILLS:
Biomechanical - collecting data with EMG systems, goniometers, force places, and slow-motion video analysis
Bioelectrical - constructed an EKG using National Instruments LabVIEW, ELVIS, and DAQmx
General Engineering - LabVIEW, MATLAB, Maple, AutoCAD, SolidEdge, OrCAD, PSPice, ImageJ, DataStudio, ExcelSolver
Computer Science - C++, JavaScript, Google Apps Script
Business - MS Excel, Word, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint, Google AdWords/AdSense, Google Website Optimizer, Google Analytics, and associated products
Windows/Linux/Mac capable
ENGINEERING DESIGN:
Designed and built a prototype for strain-generating device that applies known strain in cyclical fashion to flexible cell-culture membrane (mimics cellular niches such as heart tissue, tendons)
Responsible for weekly demonstrations of progress to mentor and multiple full-length Progress Reports over the course of two semesters
Appointed leader by teammates, responsible for final word on all plans of action, delegated tasks to self and teammates, motivated team and kept project moving forward
Maintained flexibility to deal with set-backs such as lab closure (lab was inaccessible due to construction), supply chain limitations (rare parts had to be shipped from Turkey, devised work around to continue work on project while we waited), team member limitations (team consisted of a mechanical, electrical, and myself - had to bridge the gap between the other two team members who had different knowledge bases and specialties)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
BUSINESS OWNER - Fun Craft, Inc., Multiple Locations (2005-present)
As an active member of a family owned and operated business, I have developed a broad set of skills and common business-sense associated with running a small business
The list of tasks which I perform on a regular basis for our business is too long to list, please inquire for more information
SALES ASSOCIATE - Best Buy, Inc., Yonkers, NY (2006-2008)
Scored consistently highest in the district, both individually and with team, in weekly sales metrics including attachment/warranty rates and dollar amounts
Motivated team members to achieve higher numbers through friendly competition, cooperation, and educational discourse
Emphasized moral fortitude in sales techniques for developing trust and loyalty with customer base
VOLUNTEER - Heart Song, Inc., Scarsdale, NY (2003-2004)
Learned to work with special-needs children who required very specific care and treatment, including physically and intellectually challenged individuals
Mentored by Master's level therapists in techniques for working with developmentally disabled children
Developed the patience and confidence that is needed to work with special-needs children, along with a passion for helping and caring for others
OTHER WORK - Two other positions held since 2001, one managerial, one sales. Inquire for more details.
ME AT A GLANCE:
Mature, 26 year old with real work experience prior to academic career.
Broad set of activities and experiences with real responsibili...
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