James M. Beams
2433 Winona Dr.
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 596-5902
beams.2@osu.edu
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an internship position as an Electrical Engineer or other technically-related position.
EDUCATION
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering
Expected Graduation: June 2005
Overall GPA: 3.66 (4.00 scale)
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Graduated December 2002
Overall GPA: 3.43 (4.00 scale)
SKILLS
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Extremely team-oriented and goal-oriented
Experience designing and debugging of real-time application-specific CPU-based digital systems including component
selection, prototyping, testing, and PCB fabrication
Experience with Intel, Motorola, Microchip PIC microcontrollers, Altera FPGAs, and discrete logic
Extensive experience with Windows 9X, NT, 2000, XP, Linux/Unix and MacOS
Ability to quickly understand and troubleshoot most mechanical and electrical systems
Previous experience with UL standards and the UL certification process
Cadence, Maple, C, MATLAB, Java, VHDL, SPICE, LabView, Assembly (including DSP), ASP, PHP, SQL experience
EXPERIENCE
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Teaching Assistant/Product Developer
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September 1999 - Present
Answer students’ questions pertaining to drafting, robot design, and C programming
Grade homework, quizzes and lab reports, instruct students during labs
Provide website design, programming, and support for the Fundamentals of Engineering for Honors (FEH) program
Update and develop new curriculum and lecture about various engineering disciplines to high school college candidates
Design and prototyping of an improved real-time robotics controller system for use by first year engineering students
OxONet, Inc, Oxford, OH
Owner/Webpage Designer
April 1999 – Present
Liebert Corporation, Delaware, OH
Engineering Intern
June 2000 – September 2000
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Create graphics, web pages and backend solutions for customers’ websites
Monitor, update, and repair servers as necessary
Performed tests to verify proper operation of Nfinity product line, performed firmware upgrades and testing, tested and
repaired malfunctioning hardware modules
Completed and verified UL1950 testing for European certification of the Nfinity product line
Gained experience with high-voltage and digital systems, reading schematics, and troubleshooting electronic hardware
Sports ‘N More, St. Marys, OH
Manager/Salesperson
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Wapakoneta Daily News, Wapakoneta, OH
Computer Graphic Artist
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August 1995 – September 1998
Store Manager, Computer Graphic Artist, Manager, Mechanical Embroidery Machine Technician, Computer Troubleshooter
Advised computer and software upgrades, repaired mechanical embroidery machines when necessary
June 1995 – September 1998
Created artwork using the CorelDRAW software package, Network Administrator, Computer Troubleshooter/Consultant
Managed and trained new employees, worked with short deadlines, learned new programs as they became available
HONORS and ACHIEVEMENTS
 Dean’s list spring and autumn 1999, winter and spring 2001, winter and autumn 2002
 Engineering Dean’s Award Scholarship, Gee Memorial Scholarship, George W. and Elizabeth L. Hendrix
Electrical Engineering Scholarship, Scarlet and Gray Scholarship, University Scholarship
 Herbert L. Johnston Fund Recipient, Hilbinger Memorial Fund Recipient
 Member of HKN, National Society Collegiate Scholars, IEEE, and National Society of Professional Engineers
 GTA Representative to the First Year Advisory council 2003-2005
 Ohio State Science Fair Sponsored Award Judge, 2004
AVAILABILITY:
Available for full-time position beginning July 2005 or an internship beginning January 2005.