RSO/FSR/Trainer
Resume:
Parker Ainsworth
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Summary: Double certification as a Radiation Safety Officer. Experience working with gamma and
beta radiation, ALARA techniques, dose rate measuring and monitoring, as well as all
other safety concerns when working around a radioactive source. Served as instructor for
military personnel from various countries on all of these topics, in order to certify them as
trained radiation workers. Just completed one-year contract working as a Radiation Safety
Officer, Field Service Representative, and trainer on the Vehicle And Cargo Inspection
System (VACIS) for SAIC, deployed to Afghanistan. Active US Secret Clearance. More
than three years of experience researching, analyzing, and producing professional reports.
Approximately two years of experience in accounting. Two years of experience as a
graduate assistant at Pennsylvania State University and three years of cumulative retail
experience. Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with military and
civilian audiences. Exceptional problem-solving skills. Superb customer service abilities.
Budgets time efficiently and can manage multiple projects simultaneously on own
initiative. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Certifications:
• 2012, Radiation Safety Officer, Dade Moeller & Associates, Las Vegas, NV.
• 2012, Radiation Safety Officer, Nevada Technical Associates, San Jose, CA.
Education:
• MA History, Pennsylvania State University – State College, PA, 2009.
Graduated with 3.39 GPA.
• BA History, University of South Carolina – Columbia, SC, 2007.
Graduated Cum Laude with 3.56 GPA from the South Carolina Honors College,
President’s Honor List 1 Semester, Dean's Honor List 3 Semesters.
• Exchange Program, University of Warwick – Coventry, UK, 2005-2006.
Experience:
• Science Applications International Corporation (Independent Contractor) – Vista, CA.
FSR/Trainer/RSO for VACIS, Deployed to Afghanistan
February 2012 – April 2013
Oversee Radiation Safety programs and training for RC South in coordination with theater
RSO. Repair and maintain MMVACIS including advanced radiation emitting and detecting
devices. Train military personnel on safely operating MMVACIS system, especially its
radioactive components. Assist in the tracking and replacement of personal dosimeters
(TLDs) issued to certified individuals as well as proportional ion counter survey meters.
Knowledgeable about ALARA, including shielding, as well as other safety concerns
regarding exposure to radioisotopes (for both trained radiation workers and the general
public) and their attendant biological effects.
• Clear Channel Communications, Inc. – San Antonio, TX.
Accounts Payable Specialist, Outdoor Division
June 2010 – February 2012
• Internal Revenue Service – San Antonio, TX.
Data Transcriber, GS-04
March 2010 – May 2010
• Pennsylvania State University – State College, PA.
Graduate Assistant, History Department
August 2007 – May 2009
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