Joshua J Mellon
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I received my Master s degree in Applied Physics from Oregon
State University through the Professional Science Master s (PSM)
program in the winter of 2007. This program encompasses a
blend of analysis, management, communications, and finance
courses that provide professionals with the business skills
necessary to readily earn management positions.
After interning at NASA, SRI International, and SETI, and
performing two years of graduate instruction, I sought
experience outside of traditional physics fields as an
appropriate capstone to my PSM program. I found such an
opportunity in the finance department of ViewPlus
Technologies, a growing small company that seeks to make
all information accessible to people without sight. As
physicist Dr. John Gardner, the founder and president of
ViewPlus stated to me, The study of physics is in practice
the study of problem solving. Likewise, I have found that I
am well suited for addressing financial issues and I am
happy to now have a fulltime position as an Operations
Specialist for ViewPlus.
In my two years at ViewPlus, I
have had the opportunity to work in many areas, including
budget development, analysis, and revision,
supporting the establishment and financial processes of our
international branch, acquiring and managing grant funds,
composing the 2007 and 2008 Annual Reports, and managing and
presenting at the corresponding stockholder meetings. I also
develop procurement requirements and solicit, evaluate, and negotiate bids, supervise financial reporting, and
create financial analysis tools, among many other
responsibilities. I enjoy my work at ViewPlus because
it is challenging, involves both team and individual
projects, and offers opportunities for continued personal
growth.
In addition to my work at ViewPlus, I serve on the board
of the Software Association of Oregon Corvallis Chapter, and
I am a business plan judge for the Austin Entrepreneurship
Program. I am also a volunteer undergraduate physics labs
instructor at Oregon State University.
In 2006, I returned from a year-long deployment in Kuwait
where I served as policy advisor, website administrator, and
Sergeant for the U.S. Army s efforts in Iraq, Afghanistan,
Kuwait, and Africa. I earned an Honorable Discharge for my
eight years of military service, and I was awarded an Army
Commendation Medal for my accomplishments in Kuwait.
Lastly, I am an active writer with professional and
creative publications. I enjoy systematic problem solving,
project management, always learning and feeling challenged.
Thank you for reviewing my site and please feel free to
contact me with any questions.
Joshua J Mellon * 297
NE Conifer Blvd Apt 1 Corvallis, OR
97330 * 541-***-****
abqgja@r.postjobfree.com