Sharbacha S. Edward
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Bayonne, NJ 07002 312-***-****
EDUCATION
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago IL
B.S. Physics / Professional Track MS Health Physics Co-Terminal Degree GPA - 3.04 December 2014
Relevant Courses:
Radiation Physics, Radiation Dosimetry, General Physics and Chemistry with Laboratory
Environmental Health Physics, Radiation Components
Communicating Science – relaying scientific
Biophysics, Case Studies in Health Physics,
Standards, Statutes and Regulations (NRC, information correctly and concisely
FDA, DOE & EPA regulations)
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, St. Lucia 2005-2007
Advanced Level Certificate in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics
WORK EXPERIENCE
Urban Collegiate Conservation Intern, Illinois Department of Natural Resources June 2014 – present
Perform job related activities including prairie restoration, goose banding and invasive species removal
Attend regulatory meetings with state officials and private contractors
Lead and facilitate community outreach activities throughout the state of Illinois
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - Physics, IIT January 2014 – May 2014
Supervise and instruct students during experiments in laboratory sessions
Grade and evaluate lab reports and weekly quizzes
Operations Analyst, Goldman Sachs May - August 2013
Executed daily functions to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the firm's books and r ecords
Contributed to the development of re-engineering methods to improve processes, reduce risks and
increase controls
Documented process flows and edited procedure manuals for the functions performed
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Orgel Laboratory, IIT May - August 2011
Performed wet lab experiments in protein crystallization techniques
Performed research into safe disposal practices for hazardous chemicals in the laborator y
Engaged in maintenance and upkeep of laboratory facilities including liquid nitrogen tank
PROJECTS & OTHER EXPERIENCE
Group Leader (Interprofessional Project Group) - Solving the water shortage problem in the island of St. Lucia
through construction of better water storage facilities August 2011 - December 2011
Designated tasks to 5 member group and followed up with them until successful completion
Carried out research into better water storage and conservation methods
Vice President of Impact (Student Union Board IIT) February 2012 - April 2013
Lead a 10 person committee to program events with a budget of over $150,000 a year
Oversaw major campus events including planning and allocation of finances for each event
Executive Board Analyst/Advisor (Caribbean Visionaries IIT) August 2012 - May 2013
Advised and participated in the decision making process of the executive board
Planned and coordinated a successful 4 hour executive board workshop on team building and
communication
SKILLS & AWARDS
Presidential Scholar- IIT Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point,
Outlook
Certificate in Leadership Studies- IIT
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Leadership & interpersonal skills
Java
Excellent communication skills: written and oral
LaTeX