Dhan M. Thomas
E-mail: ******@*****.***
**** * * * * a c t o r y R d P h i l a d e l p h i a P A 19152 267-***-****
EDUCATION
Northeast High School, Philadelphia, PA
Widener University, Chester, PA
Medical & Engineering Magnet Program, 2009
Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2013
GPA: 3.8
GPA: 3.2
ACTIVITIES/HONORS
Member, Beta Beta Beta, National Biological Honor Society, Fall 2013
Widener’s International Club, 2010-2013, Public relations
Recipient, Resident Assistant Extra Mile Award, Spring 2011
Recipient, Academic Excellence in Bachelor of Science, Fall 2009, 2012, 2013
Volunteer, St. Mary’s Cathedral Church, 2007 - present
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Widener University, Chester, PA June- September 2012
Arts & Science Summer Research
Investigated specie Epimecis hortaria for possibility of parasitoid based on food source
Visited Alapocas Run State Park to collect caterpillars along with GPS tracking of different findings
Maintained and up kept food enclosures for the caterpillars to see how parasitoids emerged
Presented twice in the University’s Annual Summer Research Poster Conference
Inducted into Beta Beta Beta on the grounds of this summer research
SKILLS & LANGUAGES
Proficient in Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Fluency in Malayalam (South Indian) and two years of Spanish
Founder, local laptop and Smartphone (iPhone, Blackberry, HTC) repair services, 2008
WORK EXPERIENCE
August 2012 – May 2013
United States Postal Service, Widener University
On Campus Work Study
Responsible of scanning and tracking of student, faculty, and university letter mails and packages
Distributed monthly of one thousand mail pieces
Responsible of selling stamps, weighing packages accurately, and placing stamps on mail/packages
August 2011 – May 2013
ITS-Student Tech Center, Widener University
On Campus Work Study
Responsible of downloading and installing University approved web client to allow permission for
the on campus wireless internet
Removed virus and downloaded University approved malware, spyware, and virus cleaning
applications
Provided hardware repairs and installation such has upgrading RAM, corrupted hard drives, and
LCD displays
August 2010 – May 2013
Resident Life, Widener University
Resident Assistant, International Residence Hall
Managed a floor of 45 residents; in charge of their safety and all living conditions
Created a safe, eco-friendly, and enjoyable resident community
Presented 5 programs annually dealing with future life planning, physical wellness, social/diversity
awareness, and alcohol awareness
May 2010 – November 2012
Royal Valet, Inc., Bala Cynwyd, PA
Field Manager
Scheduled and managed 75 employees, coordinated day to day field work
Transported valet equipments for house events, country clubs, and restaurants
Integrated a new online system for scheduling and pay that increased efficiency and accountability
AT&T National PGA Tournament, Aronimink Golf Club, PA July 2010
Co-managed 40 employees, took care of the day to day field work and scheduling
Facilitated traffic for the PGA golfers and caddies
Co-managed parking facilitation for Bon Jovi’s house party