Theodore Donovan
11 Osborne Road
Garden City, NY 11530
516-459-5087 (Cell Phone)
Objective
December 2008 graduate of Penn State University seeking an immediate position.
Available
Starting Jan 1st 2009
Education
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Graduate of Pennsylvania State University, University Park, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, with a Bachelors of
Science degree in GeoScience (strong background in hydrogeology, geophysics, and geochemistry).
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Cumulative GPA of 3.12 in GeoScience, overall GPA of 2.93 (documentation available).
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Graduate of Garden City High School, Long Island, NY June 2004.
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High school Grade Point Average of 88%. SAT I scores: Verbal 650, Math 690; SAT II Scores: Writing 640, Chemistry
680, Biology 690. Advanced Placement courses in Computer Science and Psychology.
Experience
Telebyte Inc.
Happauge, NY
Computer Programmer, Mechanical Designer
January 2009 - Present
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Telebyte is a leading manufacturer of data communications equipment, local telephone loop simulators, and noise generators
for testing broadband telecommunications equipment.
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Created a corporate MATLAB® Graphical User Interface to model impedance, phase, and group delay for automated
iterations of RLC (Resistance/Impedance/Capacitance) sections to aid in the successful development of a line of telephone
transmission line simulation hardware that is expected to generate in excess of $500k in annual revenues.
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Automated a corporate-wide production of Bill of Materials directly from electrical schematic diagrams to increase
productivity by 70% and improve quality to six sigma quality levels.
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Developed multiple corporate Excel® spreadsheet macro functions for calibration, data fitting, cost analysis, and product
testing.
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Designed multiple metal panels with AutoCAD which are used on several of the corporation’s key products.
Telecom Visions, Inc.
November 2009
Garden City, NY
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Acted as consulting geologist and expert witness for litigation of Verizon vs. UtiliQuest Corporation on Damage Claim
MDPR061604.
Pennsylvania State University.
University Park, PA
Fall 2006- Winter 2008
Research:
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Hands-on experience in field instrumentation, data collection, and data interpretation (especially modeling) using resistivity
measurements and gravimeters.
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Performed hydrological field work at a USDA site, collecting and analyzing temperature and groundwater data.
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Attended geology field school in the mid-west, creating and preparing stratigraphic columns, geologic maps of field sites,
GIS work, and professional reports.
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Performed geochemical analyses at a number of field sites in the Spring Creek water shed to ultimately report on recent
changes in nitrate and sulfate concentrations due to agricultural contamination.
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Built a hydrogeologic pumping well model in Matlab to describe how seasonal temperature changes alter well capture
zones.
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Completed a senior thesis in numerical modeling, predicting temperature-dependent hydraulic conductivity variation and its
implications for contaminant transport near pumping wells.
Telebyte Inc.
Happauge, NY
Research Assistant
Summer 2008
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Tested and modified prototype printed circuit boards and worked alongside electrical engineers to address problems in board
design.
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Created Microsoft Visio flow charts and Excel spreadsheets detailing research.
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Town of Hempstead
Elmont, New York
Life Guard
Summers of 2007, 2008
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Performed the duties of Life Guard for the Town of Hempstead at Averill Park, Elmont, New York.
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Fully licensed and certified by the Red Cross, the County of Nassau, and the Town of Hempstead in Lifeguarding, AED,
First Aid, and CPR.
January 2004 – 2008
Telecom Visions, Inc.
Garden City, NY and State College, PA
Research Assistant
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Provided technical document research in support of a technical expert witness in litigation in California, Washington, and
before the FCC.
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Performed Excel-based spreadsheet data compilation and analysis in support of expert witness cases.
HCCS – Health Care Compliance Services
Jericho, NY
Graphic Artist, Compliance Certificate Administrator
Summers of 2005 and 2006
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HCCS is the leader in online multimedia compliance training for the health care industry.
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Provided real time technical support to both clients and employees.
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Worked with clients to identify database problems and initiated corrections.
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Created visual aids, dynamic courseware images and PowerPoint slideshows;
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Performed quality control and edited courseware questions to improve user learning.
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Compiled, packaged, and distributed compliance education certificates to validate completion of compliance programs for
continuing medical education.
Town of North Hempstead
New Hyde Park, New York
Life Guard
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Summers of 2003, 2004, 2005
Performed the duties of Life Guard at the Tulley Park Pool in New Hyde Park, New York.
Computer Skills
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Extensive knowledge of computer hardware installation, working knowledge of network installation and management.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Windows® XP, Microsoft Office®, UNIX®, MATLAB®, Maple®, GIS Systems (ArcGIS®), Adobe
Photoshop®, Adobe Premier®, PowerPoint®, Visual Basic®, C++, web site design, various email systems, and other
computer software.
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Extensive knowledge of Windows operating systems.
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Proficiency in Internet research, and use of LAN-based networks.
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Developed and managed dedicated HLDS gaming servers for 4 years.
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Built and textured 3D maps.
Language Skills
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Extensive experience in helping fellow college students with their graded reports.
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Published several articles in high school and college newspapers.
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Two semesters of college German.
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Three years of high school Spanish.
Extracurricular Activities
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Penn State
Involved in the Geoscience Club.
Club participation in ice hockey.
Club participation in remote controlled race car competition.
Recreational participation in indoor swimming.
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Garden City High School
Junior Statesmen of America for 4 years, Cabinet Member junior and senior years.
High School Swim Team – Varsity Letters each of 4 years.
Performing Theater Group – Lighting Technician for 3 years.
School magazine staff writer.
Shakespeare Club founding member.
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Community
Sea Cadets (Navy JROTC) high school junior and senior years.
Volunteer work through the American Legion (William Bradford Turner Post).
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