Joshua J Mellon

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I received my Master s degree in Applied Physics from Oregon

State University through the Professional Science Master s (PSM)

program in the winter of 2007. This program encompasses a

blend of analysis, management, communications, and finance

courses that provide professionals with the business skills

necessary to readily earn management positions.

After interning at NASA, SRI International, and SETI, and

performing two years of graduate instruction, I sought

experience outside of traditional physics fields as an

appropriate capstone to my PSM program. I found such an

opportunity in the finance department of ViewPlus

Technologies, a growing small company that seeks to make

all information accessible to people without sight. As

physicist Dr. John Gardner, the founder and president of

ViewPlus stated to me, The study of physics is in practice

the study of problem solving. Likewise, I have found that I

am well suited for addressing financial issues and I am

happy to now have a fulltime position as an Operations

Specialist for ViewPlus.

In my two years at ViewPlus, I

have had the opportunity to work in many areas, including

budget development, analysis, and revision,

supporting the establishment and financial processes of our

international branch, acquiring and managing grant funds,

composing the 2007 and 2008 Annual Reports, and managing and

presenting at the corresponding stockholder meetings. I also

develop procurement requirements and solicit, evaluate, and negotiate bids, supervise financial reporting, and

create financial analysis tools, among many other

responsibilities. I enjoy my work at ViewPlus because

it is challenging, involves both team and individual

projects, and offers opportunities for continued personal

growth.

In addition to my work at ViewPlus, I serve on the board

of the Software Association of Oregon Corvallis Chapter, and

I am a business plan judge for the Austin Entrepreneurship

Program. I am also a volunteer undergraduate physics labs

instructor at Oregon State University.

In 2006, I returned from a year-long deployment in Kuwait

where I served as policy advisor, website administrator, and

Sergeant for the U.S. Army s efforts in Iraq, Afghanistan,

Kuwait, and Africa. I earned an Honorable Discharge for my

eight years of military service, and I was awarded an Army

Commendation Medal for my accomplishments in Kuwait.

Lastly, I am an active writer with professional and

creative publications. I enjoy systematic problem solving,

project management, always learning and feeling challenged.

Thank you for reviewing my site and please feel free to

contact me with any questions.

Joshua J Mellon * 297

NE Conifer Blvd Apt 1 Corvallis, OR

97330 * 541-***-****

abqgja@r.postjobfree.com

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