Sidney Phinazee
Griffin, GA 30223
Tel: 770-***-****
Email:*********@*******.***
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in the field of engineering that will aide in the
growth and advancement for myself and the organization.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, May 2007
Hampton University, Hampton, VA
Laboratory Work included: Linear Systems, Engineering Electronics, Digital
Logic, and Energy Conversion.
EXPERIENCE
The United States Small Business Administration
Atlanta, GA
Construction Analyst
6/09 to Present
Performs on-site inspections of rental, residential and commercial
properties to determine extent of damage and costs to repair and/or replace
real property, vehicles, personal property, machinery and equipment and
other items. Participating in working with businesses with multiple
subsidiaries, apartment buildings, and condominium associations.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office
Alexandria, VA
Patent Examiner Electrical Engineer
7/07 to 10/08
. Investigating semiconductor technology and science to ascertain that
the inventions are described clearly and in a manner sufficient to
allow a skilled person to use it.
. Examining the invention from a technical and scientific standpoint.
. Searching through earlier publications, technical literature and
online databases of the United States, and foreign patent
specifications to ascertain that the application is novel.
. Considering legal matters affecting acceptability and entitlement to
the monopoly claimed by the applicant.
. Gathering information on which to base a judgment as to the
inventiveness involved in the application.
. Preparing an initial report and giving the results of the search to
the applicant or, more usually, a patent attorney, who then decides
whether to proceed to the second stage of the application.
. Conducting a substantive examination, including a detailed examination
of the description and the claims.
. Making a final decision as to the novelty of the invention, which is
written in a final report.
. Discussing and negotiating with the applicant and patent attorney to
resolve any matters raised in Examination.
. Presenting cases at hearings before a principal examiner.
. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of developments through study and
visits to laboratories, factories, exhibitions and seminars.
. Occasionally, becoming involved in specialized work, such as
intellectual property policy, information retrieval and publicity.
Zeller Corporation
Rochester, NY
Assistant Prep Engineer
6/00 to 9/06
Participated in the preparation of plans and specifications for the
construction of water utility and sewer lines. Assist contractors and
maintenance operations with troubleshooting, and programming of control
panels and Programmable Logic Controllers. Prepare estimates, drawings and
reports for new or modified services and structures.
Assistant Project Manager
Assist in all forms of project planning including, pricing, balancing build
orders, quotes, and modifying prints for cables and control panel designs.
Process orders accurately and in a timely fashion.
Assistant Wireman
Assisted in the layout, assembly, wiring, testing, debugging and
installation of electrical automation systems.
Assistant Expeditor
Provided customer service support daily. Assisted customers with their
selections and purchases. Tracked and reported shipments along with
delivery information.
Warehouse Assistant
Verified invoice to shipment and restock shelves. Maintained physical
inventory as needed. Entered shipping and receiving data into company's
computer system. Provided pulling, packing and shipping customer orders.
Hampton University
Hampton, VA
Resident Assistant
1/06 to 5/07
Designed and implemented educational and community service programs for
students. Mentored students and assisted them with adjustment to campus
living.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATE
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Certificate.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
Member of NSBE- National Society of Black Engineers
IEEE- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
MS-Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Windows, Internet Browsers, AutoCAD 2006,
Nexus Apex.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Relay for Life at Hampton University September 2003- March 2007
Run for Freedom at Old Dominion University September 2003- September 2006
Food link in Rochester, NY June 2000- August 2006
American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Walk in Rochester, NY June 2000-
June 2002
Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection June 2000- Present
REFERENCES
Furnished Upon Request