Brian Bell's Resume (Last updated December 3rd 2008)

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Brian J. Bell
Bridgeville, PA 15017 USA

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OBJECTIVE

To continue learning new technical and social skills applicable in a variety of job markets while developing a sterling reputation as a motivated and efficient worker.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Aquatech International Corporation
Field Service Engineer (Membrane Specialist)

05/2008 - Present
Canonsburg, PA

Maintain, repair, and upgrade industrial reverse osmosis (RO) systems on-site nationwide. Design and build custom RO system for in-house membrane cleaning startup. Requisition equipment for company RO trailer build. Negotiate with suppliers for equipment purchasing. Design/purchase/build commercial resin regeneration trailer. Archive legacy project documents and mechanical drawings.

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Tutor.com
Biology Tutor

09/2007 - 10/2008
Online

Taught students nationwide a variety of topics within biology, including genetics, animal and plant biology, human anatomy, and molecular and cellular chemistry. Reviewed students' progress, recommended specific learning goals.

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Citizen's Library
Clerk

2001 - 2004
Washington, PA

Researched a variety of topics and provided customer service for a world-wide patron base. Performed clerical duties which required excellent communication skills

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FIELD WORK

Covanta Hillsborough, Tampa, FL: RO commissioning and PLC electrical wiring
Duke Energy, Ironton, OH: Resin regeneration and pneumatic pump repair
Covanta Energy, Tulsa, OK: RO trailer commissioning and PVC pipe-fitting

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CERTIFICATIONS

PA State Certified Network Administrator 2004
OSHA General Labor Certified 2008
OSHA Construction Certified 2008

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EDUCATION

CCAC
Certificate in Programmable Logic Controllers

11/2008
Pittsburgh, PA

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Gannon University
BS in Science and Mathematics

2004 - 2007
Erie, PA

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Cisco Networking Academy
Cisco Certified Network Associate

2002 - 2004
Washington, PA

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COURSE WORK

Web Management, Design, and Development
Advanced Object-Oriented Programming
Critical Analysis and Composition
Organic and Biological Chemistry
Programmable Logic Controllers
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Database Administration
Public Speaking

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SKILLS

Web design and development
RO membrane cleaning and change-out
Pneumatic pump repair
Cisco network administration
Computer hardware repair
Technical and creative writing
Public speaking
Titration and water analysis
Python programming
AJAX programming
PLC troubleshooting and maintenance

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AWARDS AND HONORS

Council of Independent Colleges Full Tuition Scholarship
Daughters of the American Revolution History Award
Gannon University Leadership Scholarship
BSA Eagle Scout

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Gannon University Student Government Vice President of Technology 2006-2007
Gannon University Foreign Language Club 2004-2007

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Washington Food Pantry Volunteer 1997-2004
Special Olympics Volunteer 1997-2004
Habitat for Humanity 2007
Pittsburgh-area Freecycle

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PUBLICATIONS

Biography - Eudoxus of Cnidus
http://tinyurl.com/5aoct7
15 August 2007

E-Waste: Electronic Waste in America...
http://tinyurl.com/6z3zbv
8 August 2007

Proposed Waste-to-Energy Facility...
http://tinyurl.com/5v57cr
31 July 2007

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KEYWORDS

water treatment pneumatic pump repair archive ro reverse osmosis cation anion resin plc web programming design html css javascript python ccna cisco ultra filtration ajax writing technical

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INTERESTS

gourmet cooking, writing fantasy fiction, designing and developing web pages, inventing ridiculous things, creative anachronism

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