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The Pennsylvania State University: University Park, PA
Bachelor of Science: Nuclear Engineering
Minors: History; International Studies; Theatre
International Engineering Certificate
May 2013
Major GPA: 3.00/4.00
Cumulative GPA: 2.87/4.00
Practical Course Work:
Radiation Detection and Measurement: Spring 2012
- Theory and laboratory applications of radiation detectors, including: proton, neutron, charged
particle detectors, Nuclear Instrumentation Module devices, and pulse-height analysis
Experiments in Reactor Physics: Fall 2012
- Acquisition and processing of nuclear and atomic data
- Application to nucleonic phenomena of importance in nuclear engineering
- Monte Carlo N-Particle Simulation
Power Plant Simulation: Fall 2012
- Simulation and interpretation of simulations of transients in nuclear power plants using the
TRAC/RELAP Advanced Computational Engine and the Symbolic Nuclear Analysis Package
- Design of a full nuclear power plant from base components
Nuclear Reactor Core Design Synthesis: Spring 2013
- Develop a TRACE model under the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidance to
simulate the Sandia National Laboratories full scale ignition tests with air as the working fluid
- Develop a TRACE model under the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidance to
simulate a full scale ignition tests with water as the working fluid
The University of Sussex: Brighton, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom
British Cinema; British Theatre; History
Summer 2010-2012
US Equivalent GPA: 3.55
ACHIEVEMENTS and CERTIFICATIONS
- Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)
- Conversational German
- Conference Presenter (American Nuclear Society 2013 National Student Conference)
- American Nuclear Society - member
- International Thespian Society Troupe #5029 - member
- Amateur Radio Operator - Technician Class (Federal Communications Commission)
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers (American Red Cross)
- Water Safety Instructor (American Red Cross)
- Certified Pool Operator (National Swimming Pool Foundation)
- Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator: Category 24 certification, Swimming Pools (Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
The Pennsylvania State University; University Park, PA
School of Theatre Overhire Electrician: May 2013 to present
- Complete load-in, focus, and strike of summer season performances
Bryce Jordan Center Stage Crew: February 2012 to present
- Complete load-in and strike of performances
Center for the Performing Arts Back of House Stage Crew: October 2011 to present
- Complete load-in and strike of performances
- Provide technical stage services including: Light Board Operation, Sound Board Operation, and Stage
Management
Minitab Incorporated; State College, PA
Aquatics Para-Professional: March 2008 to present
- Operate and maintain a 110,000-gallon pool including maintenance of chemical balance
- Teach American Red Cross swimming lessons
- Provide lifeguard services for company programs
State College Area School District; State College, PA
Lifeguard: October 2006 to November 2011
Aquatics Para-Professional: June 2008 to November 2011
- Supervise the operation and chemical balance of a 214,000-gallon pool
- Supervise the lifeguard staff
Armaments Advisor to the Renaissance Faire Club: September 2008 to January 2011
- Train students in the safe and appropriate use of authentic renaissance era weaponry including: sword,
staff, and ax
- Create and maintain of databases of student information including safety contracts and health forms