Travis Lee Arnold

602-***-**** (cell) 602-***-**** (home) acutdz@r.postjobfree.com

Dear Hiring Manager:

Please accept this letter and the enclosed resume as my application for employment.

I am excited about the future of engineering, and I know that I will make a difference in your company by working hard and striving for excellence. Laboratory analysis/automation, material property analysis, as well as, product development design and evaluation are my strong suits. I enjoy applying my skills and knowledge toward developmental tests and studies especially in the fields of pathology, metabolism, and toxicology. As a Bioenvironmental Engineering Officer in the United States Air Force and a Veteran, I have spent several years working in the fields of materials science and hazardous materials testing and containment. In addition, as Lead Chemist at Goodrich, my team and I were responsible for the development, testing, and production of propulsion and propellant materials. I am confident that my strong communication skills, mathematical, and analytical skills will be an exceptional addition to your team.

My years of research at ASU on sensors, particle sizers, stress/strain, and spectroscopy machines, support my goals. Having worked in a clinical setting as a neurodiagnostic technician, and in the operating room as an intraoperative neuromuscular monitoring technologist, effectively demonstrates technical instrumentation and medical background.

I feel my credentials and commitment to innovation and development makes me an excellent candidate for employment.

I look forward to meeting with you to discuss my qualifications in more detail.

Sincerely,

Travis L. Arnold

Travis L. Arnold

Travis Lee Arnold

602-***-**** (cell) 602-***-**** (home) acutdz@r.postjobfree.com

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Biomedical and Biochemical Engineer experienced in leading and assisting in the development of technological solutions for the medical and environmental field. Extensive knowledge in biology, chemistry, materials science, and medicine. Continuing research, design, clinical support, and quality assurance.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Developed fiber optic based micro fluidic detection sensors for protein identification relative to optical absorbance spectrometers.

Received United States Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering/Emphasis in Biochemistry - Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc., Baltimore, MD.

Bioenvironmental Engineering Training, Crime scene documentation and preservation, Hazardous Material Response and Containment Training – United States Air Force

Top secret security clearance and hazardous chemical certification – United States Air Force

Explosives/Propellant/Propulsion materials handling certification/clearance – Goodrich/UPCO

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bio Environmental Engineering Officer – United States Air Force – Las Vegas, NV January 2009 – November 2011

Supervised eight team members

Led team of HazMat first responders to disaster areas pertaining to: Chemical/Biological/Radiological/Nuclear threats

Conducted chemical analysis of unknown materials

First responder to suspicious packages

Conducted air and water quality surveys for industrial hygiene and safety

Surveyed areas for nuclear contamination

Ensured radiation levels are within human tolerance

Assessed damage control procedures and customized safety protocols for the protection of military staff and civilians.

Materials Testing Engineer - Contracted through Adecco for Goodrich – Phoenix, AZ March 2008 – January 2009

Perform hand assembly operations on components, and assemblies

Clean and finish assemblies using hand or power tools

Conducted studies to determine viscoelastic properties of energetic materials using: Dynamic mechanical analysis, Thermo mechanical analyzer, Differential scanning calorimeters, Thermo gravimetric analysis, and bomb calorimetry

Graphed and interpreted data using Universal Analysis software to determine:

Linear viscoelastic region and glass transition temperature of material, Stress/Strain, Creep and Relaxation – Modulus

Time-Temperature-Superpositioning using Rheology software

Interpret blueprints, drawings, models and sketches

Intraoperative Neuromuscular Monitoring Technologist – Neurotechs – Phoenix, Flagstaff, AZ March 07’ – Feb 08’

Administered IOM Diagnostics during cardiac, neurological, and spinal procedures

Applied sub dermal stimulus and recording electrodes

Analyzed and interpreted TCeMEPs,EMGs, and SSEPs

Interacted and exchanged data with operating room team during surgery

Generated medical reports for physicians and legal records

Travis Lee Arnold

602-***-**** (cell) 602-***-**** (home) acutdz@r.postjobfree.com

Biomedical Laboratory Associate - Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ August 2005 – March 2007

Designed experiments / Statistical analysis of collected data

Design, development, and prototyping of micro-fluidic sensors

Determined particle concentration through optical absorption

Scheduled and completed lab organization, restocking, and cleanup procedures daily

ADVANCED RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS

Material Properties, Yield Strength, Modulus, Stress and Strain, Bioelectricity, Bioinstrumentation, Medical Imaging Instrumentation, Surgical Techniques, Polymeric Drug Delivery Systems, Nanotechnology, and Complex Adaptive Systems.

HONORS

National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Biomedical Engineering Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Club, National Honor Society

TECHNICAL SKILLS

FDA/GMP Practices (FDA/QSR/GMP/QC/QA)

ISO 9001 Quality Management Principles

Statistical Analysis/DOE, Stress/Strain Analysis

Familiarity with electrical systems and soldering

Modulus/Tensile Strength/Deformation/Yield Characteristic Analysis

Differential Scanning Calorimetry and bomb calorimetry

Proficient in electronics, microprocessors, bioinstrumentation, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

3D and 2D design and machining with Solid Works for translation of prototypes to machined parts.

Software: Linux, Unix, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Mat Lab, Mathematica, Math Cad, Maple, Solid Works, Lab View, Windows PC & NT, Mac, Solaris, and numerous computer databases.

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