State University Assistant
Resume:
Parnell Maxwell
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Phone: 602-***-****
E-mail: ablqjv@r.postjobfree.com
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OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position which utilizes my technical and computer abilities,
analytical thinking and attention to detail in a challenging and
intellectually stimulating environment.
EDUCATION
Arizona State University Tempe, AZ
M.A. in Mathematics January 2008-December 2008
GPA: 3.94/4.0
B.S. in Physics and Mathematics August 2002-December 2007
GPA: 3.63/4.0
EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant Tempe, AZ
Arizona State University June 2006-August 2007
Advisor: Prof. Matthias Kawski
. Applied differential geometry to optimal control theory
. Topic of study: Curvature of optimal control in Zermelo's navigation
problem
. Used MAPLE to find and model solutions to and behavior of geodesic curves
Private Tutoring Tempe, AZ
College-aged clients 2005-2009
. Pre-algebra, Algebra, Finite Mathematics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus,
Differential Equations, Elementary and University Physics, Linear
Algebra, Probabliity, Statistics, Introductory Analysis
Financial Advising and Tax Preparation Assistant Phoenix, AZ
A-Advantage Tax and Financial Services December 2009-August 2010
. Tax preparation and research into tax issues
. Research into financial products for inclusion in client portfolios
. Customer relations and outreach
. Marketing
. Technical support for Windows XP systems including network upkeep
. Data entry and electronic bookkeeping using Excel spreadsheets and
Accounting Made Easy
. Payroll management using Accounting Made Easy
SKILLS
. Programming & Computing: Java, Maple (8-11), MATLAB, HTML, Mac OS X,
Windows XP, VNC clients, Google Gmail
. Applications: LaTeX, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Accounting Made
Easy
. Physics: classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, statistical
mechanics, electrodynamics, basic optics
. Applied Mathematics: differential equations, multivariable calculus,
linear algebra, optimal control, dynamical systems, probability,
statistics, stochastic systems
. Theoretical Mathematics: analysis, linear algebra, ordinary and
partial differential equations, linear operator theory, dynamical
systems, bifurcation theory
AWARDS
. National Merit Finalist Scholarship, Arizona State University, 2002
. Provost's Scholarship, Arizona State University, 2002
. Graduated Magna Cum Laude
. Dean's List, Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences, Fall 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2005-Fall 2007
PUBLICATIONS
. Kawski, M., Maxwell, P.T., Curvature of optimal control: Deformation
of scalar-input planar systems, Control and Cybernetics 37 no. 2
(2008), pp. 353 - 368.
REFERENCES
. Matthias Kawski
School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-1804
Mail code: 1804
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. Eric Kostelich
School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-1804
Mail Code: 1804
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. Hank Kuiper
School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-1804
Mail Code: 1804
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