Brenton A. Hicks *** Island Grove Drive, Merritt Island, FL 32952
************@*****.*** • Cellular 321-***-****• Home 321-***-****
Summary of Qualifications
Energetic self-starter with strong communication skills; works well independently or on a
team. A creative problem solver who rapidly adapts to changing demands.
Well organized, focused, and productive with proven ability to complete projects on time.
Developed computer skills on PC (including Microsoft Office 2007 applications) and Mac;
able to quickly learn new technologies and systems.
Education
University of South Florida, Tampa FL 2008-present
Major: Biomedical Sciences.
Cocoa Beach Jr. /Sr. High School, Cocoa Beach, FL 2008
IB Diploma Graduate. Honors Graduate.
Experience
SAIP Summer Internship 2009
Worked under the project “New Disinfection Technology with UVA-LED for Water
Quality Sustainability” as a lab assistant. Was responsible for the resuspencion and
propagation of the virus MS2 Bacteriophage.
USF Resident Assistant 2009-2011
Performs administrative tasks as well as programming required for those living
in USF’s residence halls. Puts on bi-monthly social/ educational programs for
residents and handles any conflicts within assigned building. During the 2009-2010
year, acted as the Holly representative to RAAB and attended the annual leadership
conference.
Publix Supermarkets, Merritt Island and Tampa, FL 2006-2010
Cashier
FIRST Robotics NASA Team 233-****-****
Participated in the design of robots, drew wiring schematics and wired the robots,
member of the pit crew. Was responsible for robot maintenance and repairs during
competitions and interviews with the judges for design awards.
Honors
USF Honors College, Honor Roll 2008-present
National Honor Society 2005-2008
Volunteer
Mofit Cancer Center 2010
Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity, Tampa, FL 2010
Volunteer
FIRST Robotics, Tampa, FL 2009-2010
Mentor
Habitat for Humanity, Melbourne, FL 2008
Volunteer
Divine Mercy Catholic Church Merritt Island, FL 2004-2008
Media Specialist