Resume Writing

For purposes of on-campus interviews:

•Resume – two pages only

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ERNST QUIGLEYUniversity of Iowa, Dept. of Chemistry 1436 14th Street

Iowa City, IA 52240 Iowa City, IA 52240319-555-1212 319-555-1212

equigley@iowa.edu 

OBJECTIVEA research and development position in an industrial setting that requires my experience in spectroscopic Investigations in heterogeneous systems.

 HIGHLIGHTS• Extensive experience in the investigation of photochemical reactions• Modeling of the kinetics of heterogeneous reactions• Industrial experience (summer intern program)

 EDUCATIONPh.D., Physical Chemistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 1999Thesis title: “Photochemical Studies of Heterogeneous Reactions in the Atmosphere”Adviser: Professor Anton Bruckner B.S., Chemistry (summa cum laude), Central College, Pella, IA (GPA 3.60/4.00), 1993Thesis title: “Computer simulation of ozone reactions”Adviser: Professor J. P. Morgan

 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE1993–Present Graduate Assistant, University of IowaAdviser: Professor Anton Bruckner          Developed a new, highly sensitive technique for the measurement of photochemical reactions on          heterogeneous surfaces          Modeled the kinetics of heterogeneous photochemical atmospheric reactions          Gained experience in all manners of optical investigations of photochemical processes          Led Advanced Physical Chemistry and Advanced Kinetics laboratories 1995,1996 Summer Intern, Exxon Research and Development, Houston TXStudied gas-phase reactions on various heterogeneous catalysts of industrial importance using spectroscopy 1993 Summer Intern, Iowa State University         Assistant in the laboratory of Professor Ivan P. Oakes          Studied chlorofluorocarbons reacting with water droplets using spectroscopy 1992–93 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Central College, Pella, IAAdviser: Professor J. P. Morgan          Studied reactions of ozone both experimentally and theoretically          Used computer modeling

 AFFILIATIONS          American Chemical Society         Optical Society of America

 

PUBLICATIONS1.        Bruckner, A.; Kline, B. J.; Quigley, E. The detection of fluorocarbon–water complexes in the atmosphere. J. Phys. Atmospheric Sci. 1998, 14, 428–431.2.        Davis, J.; Quigley, E.; Bruckner, A. A critical review of the kinetics of heterogeneous photochemical atmospheric reactions. Chem. Rev. 1997, 45, 120–145.3.        Quigley, E.; Bruckner, A. A novel optical technique for the measurement of atmospheric chlorofluorocarbons. J. Instrum. Anal. 1997, 135, 1214–1218.4.        Quigley, E.; Morgan, J. P. Computer simulation of ozone reactions. J. Phys. Chem. 1994, 88, 124–126. 

PATENT1.        Peach, J. R.; Petrov, V.; Goldstone, W.; Quigley, E. Catalyst for the cycloamination of butenes. U.S. Patent 4 333 219, March 24, 1997. 

REFERENCESProfessor Anton BrucknerDepartment of ChemistryUniversity of IowaIowa City, IA 52240319-555-1212(abruckner@iowa.edu) Professor J. P. MorganDepartment of ChemistryCentral CollegePella, IA 50219515-555-1212 Dr. J. R. PeachResearch LaboratoryExxon CorporationHouston, TX 77017281-555-1212

 

Ernest Quigley

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Identifying Information

ANN R. JOHNSON

Present Address Permanent Address2138 Lakeview Avenue R.R. 1, Box 64Columbus, Ohio 43202 Sioux City, Iowa 51107(614) 292-3960 (712) 276-1767johnson@aol.com

ANN R. JOHNSON

Home Laboratory or Office2138 Lakeview Avenue 377 North High StreetColumbus, Ohio 43202 Columbus, Ohio 43211(614) 292-3960 (614) 276-3776

ANN R. JOHNSON

2138 Lakeview Avenue

Columbus, Ohio 43202

(614) 292-3960

johnson@aol.com

Employment Objective

To obtain……a position involving pharmaceutical research and analysis for a major organization.

To acquire….a position as a Chemical Analyst in the health care industry.

To utilize……teaching skills acquired as a College Teaching Assistant to train lab chemists.

To design……computer graphics software for training applications.

A position……….in cutting-edge research which involves contribution to the development of new products and will allow for movement into upper-level management.

Education

EDUCATION THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Columbus, OH

PhD, Inorganic Chemistry - December 2003“Synthesis of Carbon-Lithium Crystals and Catalytic Applications”Advisor: Dr. Rajan Babu

UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, Stony Brook, NY

Master of Science, Chemistry - 2001“Synthesis of Peptides . . . “

UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA, West Bengal, India

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry - June 1999Major GPA: 3.8/4.0

Work Experience Listings

Teaching Assistant, September 1999-present

Chemistry Department, The Ohio State University

or

TEACHING ASSISTANT, Chemistry Department

The Ohio State University, September 1999-present

OSU Biomedical Communications, Columbus, Ohio

Student Instructional Assistant, 9/99-present

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INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, 9/99-present

OSU Biomedical Communications, Columbus, Ohio

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Work Experience

Incorrect:EMPLOYMENT The Ohio State University, October 1997 to June

1999Statistical Data ProcessorHad responsibility for the permanent soils data files, computing errors, and the magnetic tape library

Correct:EMPLOYMENT STATISTICAL DATA PROCESSOR,

October 1997-June 1999- supervised and trained nine full-time and part-time clerks- maintained and edited permanent soils data files for the U.S. Department of Agriculture- diagnosed and corrected computing errors daily- developed a magnetic tape library for the department faculty, staff, and students- sharpened interpersonal communication skills

through interactions with staff, faculty, and

students

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ACTIVITIES Cricket Club, President, 1999-present

Archery Club, Equipment Manager, 1999-2000

Ski Club, 1999-present

OSU Toasmasters International, 1999

Sphinx (Senior Class Honor Society), 1999

REFERENCESfor

Tom J. Crawford

Emilio Casetti, ProfessorDepartment of Geography103 Bricker HallThe Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH 43210(614) 422-2514

Barbara Hoffman, Academic CounselorColleges of the Arts and SciencesDenney HallThe Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH 43210(614) 422-6961

John Stockton, ManagerE-Z Hardware114 Douglas AvenueZanesville, Ohio 45086(614) 889-0017

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Skills Summary Certified…. Over 1000 hours of clinical experience Familiar with all Microsoft software including Access,

Excel, PowerPoint… Fluent in Spanish, reading ability in French Red Cross Certified in CPR, water safety instructor

Qualifications Summary Masters degree in… Over five years’ experience working with… Excellent presentation skills including day long seminars

and workshops Familiar with html and web development software

including FrontPage, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop Knowledge of American Sign Language

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