Summary

Broad work experience with an emphasis on problem solving and creativity.


Work Experience

Space Science and Engineering Center- Madison, WI (9/10-present)
Student Assistant
Scripting, Unix/Linux application installation, server maintenance, database management, web manager and creator.

The Winonan- Winona, MN (9/08-6/09)
Reporter
Reporter for the Winona State University school paper, which has a circulation of 10,000+. Responsible for carrying out investigative journalism on chosen topics, submitting one article per week.

Subway Restaurants- Maple Plain, MN (5/09-9/10)
Senior Sandwich Artist
Preparation of ingredients, making food upon order, and operating the cash register. Shift Supervisor responsible for closing store and administering customer service requests.

Big Stone Minigolf- Mound, MN (4/07-9/09)
Course Manager
Rental of sports equipment, cashiering concession stand and souvenir shop, course maintenance, and feeding of animals.

Mound True Value Hardware and Paint- Mound, MN (6/05-7/06)
Cashier
Cashiering front register, stocking hardware supplies, cleaning store, loading miscellaneous items for customers, and advising customers on assorted products and projects.


Volunteer Experience

Meals on Wheels
Deliver meals to the elderly and infirm.

Food Drives for United Way
Package and ship donated food for charities.

Assistant Coach Girls Soccer Program
Helped coach middle-school girls' soccer team.


Computer and Other Professional Skills


  • Linux, Windows, and Apple operating system experience.
  • Programming languages, including: Python, Java, Perl, PHP, Javascript
  • Web creation, including: HTML, CSS, XML, AJAX
  • MySQL
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Adobe: Photoshop, Acrobat.
  • Extensive experience with online research.
  • Oral presentation and professional correspondence skills.
  • National Science Foundation course for Responsible Conduct of Research


Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison (2009-Present)
Prospective History/Philosophy double major with a Computer Science certificate (minor).

Winona State University- Winona, Minnesota (2008-2009)
Dean's list, 3.7GPA, school newspaper, many analytically based courses.


Interests

Running, reading, film, music, computer optimization, soccer, quiz bowl.


References

Linda Cordie
Senior English Teacher, Quiz Bowl Coach
Email me for contact information.

Sally Deason
Manager, Subway
Email me for contact information.