Ryan Blum
Florence, South Carolina 29505
*********@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a challenging, professional position that would exercise my knowledge of Math and Science.
Computer Skills
Software – Windows 7, Mac OSX, MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Office, PowerPoint), Maple 9.0, Mathematica 7,
Matlab
Computer Languages – Java and C++
Typing – 75 WPM Average
Education
College of Charleston, 2005-2008. Astrophysics, Physics, Mathematics.
Francis Marion University, 2009-2011. Received a BS in Computational Physics with a minor in Mathematics.
Work Experience
Percy & Willie’s, Shift Leader/Trainer, June 2012 – Present
• Ensured outstanding dining experience for customers.
• Directed server workflow by supervising subordinate servers.
• Provided training for new servers on day to day duties.
Outback Steakhouse, Server/Head Waiter, April 2011 – June 2012
• Provided excellent dining service for all customers.
• Prepared bank deposits and financial reports.
Francis Marion University, Research Assistant/Software Developer, July 2010 – May 2011
• Progressed laboratory software to aid the study of magnetic materials in conjunction with researchers at
Oxford University.
• Created technical documentation and instructions for operation of lab software.
• Performed presentations describing the use of the software for instructors and researchers.
Francis Marion University, On-Campus Tutor, August 2009 – May 2011
• Provided reinforced discussions of in-class material.
• Organized study groups for tests and exams.
• Guaranteed an increase in student test and exam grades by at least one full letter grade.
Science South, Workshop Leader, April 2008 – December 2008
• Provided guidance through science workshops and labs.
• Created and organized science workshops.
• Encouraged an increased interest in science to students of all ages.
Miscellaneous
• Eagle Scout of Boy Scouts of America, Troop 402, Florence, South Carolina.
• Received the Physics Award presented by the FMU Physics Department in 2011.
• Awarded 1st Place for Undergraduate Research and Presentation at the 2010 SESAPS
conference.