Benjamin Graber
**** ** **. ** * Plain City, OH *3064
614-***-**** acuq52@r.postjobfree.com
www.linkedin.com/in/bengraber
SUMMARY
Hard-working Physics graduate with solid foundation in science and mathematics seeking an engineering position. Team player with professional experience and excellent problem solving, leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
EDUCATION
Otterbein University, Westerville, OH Graduated May 2015 Bachelor of Science in Physics, Mathematics Minor
Summa Cum Laude with High Honors
GPA: 3.962
Windsor School, Valdivia, Chile
Studied abroad in Chile and Argentina January 2012 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Otterbein University Department of Physics, Westerville, OH
Honors Thesis Research with Dr. Aaron Reinhard 2013- 2015
Mapped hyperfine energy splittings of first excited states in Rubidium using saturated absorption spectroscopy
Constructed lasers, laser housings, regulatory op-amp circuits, power supplies, photodiodes
Laser-cooled Rubidium gas sample in magneto optical trap to excite Rydberg state
Supplemental Instructor/ Tutor for Principles of Physics I & II 2013-2015
Conveyed introductory physics principles to interdisciplinary science students
Electronics Coursework Spring 2015
C/C++ Arduino programming and fundamental circuit elements Willbros Engineering Inc, Westerville, OH Spring 2013
Oil Pipeline Integrity Specialist, Internship
Researched Cathodic Protection and aided in daily office operations WORK EXPERIENCE
East Liberty Development, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 2015-2016
Community Revitalization Fellow
Developed affordable and mixed-income housing including overseeing a 20 unit, scattered site project for the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh.
Nonprofit voluntary service in community development through Pittsburgh Urban Leadership Service Experience (PULSE)
City of Westerville, Westerville, OH 2015
Water Treatment Plant Maintenance
Yoder Agriculture, Springfield, OH 2005-2012
Farm Hand
Operation Physics, Westerville, OH 2012-2015
Class assistant for State-funded physics class for 30+ middle school science teachers LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Otterbein Orientation Leader 2011-2014
Facilitated and acclimated small and large groups of new students and parents to campus life Servant Leadership Team- Otterbein Christian Fellowship 2013-2015
Oversaw main meetings, bible studies, discipleship, music and other campus ministry programs