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Alexandria, Va

Evaluate foreign and domestic patent applications to grant U.S. patents pertaining to inventions related to any kind of Measuring, Inspecting, Calibrating, and Testing systems, including Optical, Mechanical, Electrical and Avionic systems.Received top score in May 2014 Examiner Certification Exam.Granted Partial Signatory Authority June 2019.Granted Full Signatory Authority May 2020.Tasks performed include: Researching technical literature to become proficient in a multitude of technologies daily. Reviewing schematics, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, block diagrams, and technical drawings to ensure their accuracy. Identifying novel and preexisting aspects of inventions to prepare legal documentation including scientific argument. Discussing and negotiating with legal representation to resolve engineering and legal issues. Promoted seven GS-levels due to exemplary productivity, consistency, analysis and understanding of technology, response to feedback, meeting of deadlines and ability to orally convey position

The Commons Student Union

Managed a team of 30 employees across several departments, including: Audio – Visual Technicians, Paint, and Maintenance Crews. Tasks performed included: Led shifts of student employees Managed building and audio/visual equipment installations, maintenance, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repair. Collaborated with full time staff on building projects, including planning, implementation, and quality control. Directly trained and managed Paint, Drywall, Maintenance and Audio - Visual Technicians, and Bartenders. Hired as a Paint and Drywall Technician; promoted to positions with progressively more responsibility within six months and received a pay raise due to exemplary performance, technical ability, and leadership abilities, and quality focus.

Residential Life

Maintained and Repaired UMBC apartments and dormitories partially occupied by summer visitors and in preparation for incoming residents.Tasks performed included:Completed work ordersTroubleshot and diagnosed minor HVAC issues.Maintained and repaired furniture.Troubleshot, diagnosed, and completed minor repairs to plumbing and plumbing fixtures.Provided on-call service after hours and on weekends.Collaborated with full-time maintenance technicians and managers on planning, improving efficiency and quality control.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Physics

Activities and Societies: Society of Physics Students, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Push America, The Commons Student Union Staff, Residential.

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