Aspiring Computational Chemist with Programming Skills

Reid Athmer

**** ******** ***. ***. *, North Hollywood, CA

+1-818-***-**** ******@*****.*** *******@**********.***

Objectives: Continual self-improvement, skill diversification, and skill discovery (academic or professional).

Skills:

Knowledge and practical use of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and OneNote. Included is an understanding of Command Line and Linux/Unix operating systems in addition to Microsoft Operating Systems.

Knowledge and application of chemical science, especially physical and quantum chemistry.

Knowledge and experience in ChemDraw, MolPro, Gaussian, and TopSpin programs.

Basic knowledge of Visual Studio Basic and the programming languages BASIC. C++, Linux/Unix, and Python.

Diligent, methodical, and organized approaches to work, especially with data analysis, notably with academic and laboratory settings within chemistry.

Diligent and rapid self-education with most programs and services.

Education:

Ulysses S. Grant High School, 2009 - 2013, 13000 Oxnard St, Valley Glen, CA 91401:

Activities:

Graduated with high honors, within the top 5% of the graduating class with advanced placement in chemistry and music theory.

California State University, Los Angeles, 2013 - Present, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032:

oBachelors of Science of Chemistry, Graduation December 2024, tentative.

oActively pursuing a Master’s of Science degree in Physical Chemistry with focus on theoretical and computational subfields. Graduation is expected circa December 2024.

AP Chemistry Club, 2011 - 2012:

This club was offered as a supplement to AP Chemistry, where within I had aided and directed study for some students as well as aiding in laboratory practices if needed.

Programming, Winter 2014, Summer 2015 - Summer 2017, Spring 2021:

I optionally took a programming course in college for BASIC as well as self-teaching C++ sporadically during the two year period. As part of the

programming education, I had in part self-taught Python for basic uses using a Jupyter Notebook.

Study and Homework Aid, 2011 - Present:

I am often approached to aid in study and homework, while infrequent, diverse in breadth and depth of academic subject matter.

Independent Contractor, 2016 - Present:

I optionally work as an independent contractor for assorted clients for various purposes. These included office work, cooking, and home repair and maintenance.

Assistant Researcher: 2020, Summer - Present:

I had worked upon my thesis project which depicted the heights and shapes of P-(R)-N,N-dialkylphosphonamidous halide rotation barriers, which has not yet been adequately described in research or theory with the direction of a physical quantum chemist. Primary research uses the Linux/Unix programming on the Comet and Curie supercomputing clusters using MolPro and Gaussian, respectively.

Professional Experience:

Inez Business Services, Taxes, Etc., Summer 2018:

Typical tasks included basic office work, property maintenance, and as needed.

Assistant Chemical Researcher, University Auxiliary Services, Summer 2020 to Present:

Duties included methodical record keeping and performance of duties with regards to quantum physical chemical research, presentation, and interpretation. Data acquisition included the usage of Notepad, Excel, PuTTY (via the Linux/Unix systems for the SDSC COMET Supercomputing Cluster and MolSSI Curie Supercomputing Cluster), among a number of other essential programs (i.e., Microsoft Office, Slack, etc).

Sales Representative, Invasion Auto Parts, May 2021 to August 2021

Duties included the management and verification of inventory of assorted automotive, maritime, and aviation parts, primarily related to their respective engines, as well as the sales and shipment of said parts in both local and international markets.

Sales Representative, Pipe Dream Events, May 2022 to August 2022

Duties included methodical record keeping for accounts, direct customer service, light management of some personnel, and cooperative teamwork for continued customer service under several time constraints where effective management of logistics and communication proved critical for the rental of pipe and drape for purposes, such as film, bat mitzvah, and sweet 16 events.

References: References are available upon request.

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