SHERRIE MATTHEWS
*** ******* *******, *** #***, Clyde, NC 28721
Cellular: 828-***-****, E-Mail: ***********@*********.***
Thirty years of experience in a variety of areas within the discipline of
nuclear radiation health physics, complimented by a well-rounded technical
and mechanical background.
FIELDWORK
Providing technical support for nuclear power plant (and other
licensed sites) operations:
-Writing procedures for performing tasks in accordance
with plant technical specifications
-Collecting samples and performing surveys to determine
radiological conditions
-Communicating job specific protective requirements to workers and
directing work activities to
maintain job site integrity
-Performing departmental documentation reviews and records
auditing
-Managing a plant respiratory program and portable survey
instrument calibration facility
-Serving as an in-plant fire brigade member
As a lineman for Southern Bell Telephone Company:
-Removal and installation of aerial phone cable, and splicing of
underground lines
-Operation of specialized vehicles and portable generators
Obtained working knowledge of land surveying techniques through civil
engineering studies and
work as a real estate agent
LAB WORK
Nuclear power plant (and other licensed sites) experience includes:
-Calibration, operation, and maintenance of radiation measurement
and analysis equipment
-Operation of computer systems and programs
-Assistance in establishing and maintaining records and
documentation systems
As a professional photographer's assistant:
-Processed and printed black and white film for individual,
business, and commercial clients
OFFICE SUPPORT
In the nuclear power industry:
-Collected, organized, and evaluated personnel radiation exposure
records, and
assigned radiation exposure limits in accordance with 10CFR20
-Operated related computer systems for records update and report
generation
-Scheduled and coordinated work activities and appointments
INSTRUCTOR
As a senior radiation protection technician and consultant:
-Administered formal classroom training and testing in basic
radiation safety practices, respiratory
equipment fundamentals, and site-specific security and
safety regulations, at various facilities
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1984-Present Employed as contract Radiation Protection Consultant at
numerous facilities throughout
the United States
(Complete work history with references available)
1984. Radiation Protection Technician with Duke Power Company at
Oconee Nuclear Station
in Salem, S.C.
1981. Real Estate Agent with Haskett Realty of Easley, S.C.
1980. Photographer's Assistant at H. Neal Gillespie Photography in
Greenville, S.C.
1979. Lineman for Southern Bell Telephone Company in Greenville, S.C.
EDUCATION
1976. Graduated Pickens Senior High School in Pickens, S.C.
1977. Studied Civil Engineering at Greenville Technical College in
Greenville, S.C.
1981 Completed training programs given by Duke Power
Company in Basic Health Physics
and Nuclear Systems
1982 Completed Darrell Bevis and Associates course in
Industrial Respiratory Protection
1995 Earned National Registry of Radiation Protection
Technician Certification
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word and Publisher
Also experienced with Access, Excel, Power Point, and Adobe Photoshop
Course work completed in A+ Certification (Hardware), and Internet
Technology
STRENGTHS AND ABILITIES
Dependable hard worker with a talent for performing challenging technical
and mechanical tasks with
detailed accuracy, either independently or as a team member; possessing
excellent interpersonal and
communication skills, a compassionate and contagiously upbeat attitude,
and the highest level of integrity.
PERSONAL INTERESTS AND PURSUITS
Music, Photography, Woodworking, Metalsmithing, and all things Outdoors