Customer Service Engineer
Resume:
Jon P. Besser
Gainesville, FL 32608
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Objective:
To obtain an entry level position where I can utilize my skills as a Materials Engineer as part of a
multi disciplinary team
Education:
University of Florida
Masters of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (August 2010 Present)
GPA: 3.89 (4.0 scale)
Related Courses: High Temperature Materials, TEM, XRD, Statistical Error Analysis and
Experimental Design, Advanced Materials Principles
University of Florida
Bachelors of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (August 2006 May 2010)
Summa Cum Laude
GPA: 3.91 (4.0 scale)
Related Courses: Physical Metallurgy, Process Metallurgy, Materials Selection and Failure
Analysis, Interfacial Engineering, Environmental Stability of Materials, Statics, Thermodynamics,
Mechanics of Materials, Polymer Science and Technology, Marketing, Visual Basic
Employment:
Facility Operations (Part Time)
University of Florida Dept. of Recreational Sports (July 2010 Present)
Provided customer service for patrons at four on campus facilities
Student Research (Part Time)
University of Florida Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering (May 2009 April 2010)
Prepared samples, characterized SEM images, performed experiments, designed and
maintained research group website
Analyzed experimental data and presented results on a bi weekly basis
Studied the effect of particle geometry on the hydrogen storage capacity of magnesium powder
(funding provided by NSF)
Painter (Full Time)
South Seas West: Marco Island, FL (Summer 2006 and 2007)
Painted interior and exterior doors and walls in two 20 story condominium buildings
Mostly independent work, which required a high degree of self motivation and the ability to set
goals and meet deadlines
Involvement:
Delta Chi Fraternity: Florida Chapter (August 2007 May 2010)
Philanthropy Committee: coordinated our annual event that raised approximately $5,000 for the
Jimmy V Foundation
Scholarship Chair: monitored required study hours for new members and provided access to
various tutoring resources
Habitat for Humanity (September 2005 April 2009)
Volunteered at home building sites and thrift store
Awards Received:
Recipient of the 2009 Richard G. Connell Scholarship (top senior in Metallurgy)
2008 UF Anderson Scholar (GPA above 3.87 for two consecutive years)
Member of the Dean’s List for the College of Engineering every semester of enrollment
Skills & Interests:
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Design Expert, LabView, SolidWorks, Visual Basic, HTML
Advanced Open Water scuba certified since 2004
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