Graduate With a M.S. Degree Seeking a Health Physicist Related Position

Erick Scheerer

1674 Ural Street· San Juan, Puerto Rico · 00926

(787)598-5427

Objectives

Highly motivated and prepared Nuclear Engineer/Health Physicist graduate seeking an entry-level Health Physics related position.

Education

M.S. in Nuclear Engineering / Health Physics

University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri · Graduation Date: May 2007.

GPA: 3.64/4.00

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico · Graduation Date: May 2005.

GPA: 2.91/4.00

Licenses/ Special Training / Certification

· Radiation Worker Training, January 2007

· American Heart Society, Heart savers CPR & AED training. , March 2007

· Safe and Conscious Work Environment initial training, February 2007

· OSHA 30 hours Occupational Safety and Heath Training Course in Construction Field. April 2005 License # 600062588

· OSHA 30 hours Occupational Safety and Heath Training Course in General Industry. April 2005 License # 900039029

Related Experience

Research Assistant in Measurements of Ambient Argon Levels at the University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor (MURR); in collaboration of Dr. William H. Miller, winter 2007.

· Collected and prepared Air samples, improving the analysis trustworthiness

and comparing error source

· Irradiated each air sample via Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA), using one of the best non destructive techniques.

· Analyzed data in order to determinate the concentration of argon at different areas of MURR facilities.

Research Assistant in Triple axis neutron spectrometer upgrade at the University of Missouri Research Reactor Center (MURR), in collaboration with Dr. William H. Miller, Summer 2005.

· Evaluated TRIAX drive train mechanism system, improving methods for the TRIAX upgrade

· Designed a new drive train system by using Auto Cad and Solid works software,

· Evaluated forces applied by gears in the system, improving gears ratio for maximum force with a minimum force.

· Selected an adequate motor and gears for the system, improving efficiency of the system.

Research Assistant in Frame Design of a Formula SAE Car; in collaboration of Engineer Carlos Alvarado. P.E, Winter 2005.

· Designed a formula SAE frame which protected efficiently the car driver on the competition.

· Distributed frame loads using finite element method and Pro Engineering software.

· Selected an adequate material for the frame, improving frame stiffness and weight.

· Load distribution in a crash simulation, improving driver safety.

Work Experience

Technical Assistant, Shape Productions - Commercials and Video Marketing Services, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico; November 2007 - Present

· Resolve Technical Problems on Hardware and Software Components of Video Equipment

Assistant Manager, Sunriders Water Sports – Kayak and Boat Rental, San Juan, Puerto Rico, November 2001 – March 2005

· Opened and closed the store daily.

· Realized efficient inventories for all equipment.

· Prevention for any equipment theft.

· Verified and deposited nightly the store’s sales on that whole day.

· Responsible for training and supervision of new employees.

Promotions Manager, Ferias Y Algo Más – Promotions Company, San Juan, Puerto Rico

June 2001 – December 2002

· Sales of promotion spaces.

· Organization of promotion booths.

Languages

· Spanish – Native Language

· English – Speak, read and write with high proficiency

Awards

· Miller Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Fellowship; University of Missouri, August 2005 - August 2007

· Department of Energy Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructure and Education Internship Program; University of Missouri, June 2005 - July 2005

Professional Affliations

· 2006 Secretary of the Health Physics Society (HPS) Student Chapter in the University of Missouri – Columbia

· Member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). 2007

· Member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) 2005

· Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. 2004

Computer Skills

MS Windows (All versions); MS Office 1997- 2007; Solid Works; Auto CAD 2006; Pro Engineering; Mathematica; Mathcad; Lab View; MatLab, Hardware trouble shooting and repair.

(This résumé was posted on 8 May 2008.)