Brian Clarkston 3970 Klais Dr brian .clarkston@gmail.com Clarkston, MI 48348 (248) 917-2720

Seeking to become a valued asset, gaining valuable knowledge, and experience, while utilizing my existing skills and acquiring those new.

ExperienceRHK TechnologyTroy, MIFeb 2014 Apr 2015

Engineering Assistant, Atomic Force MicroscopyDesign, documentation, and production of cryogenic ultra-high vacuum scanning probe microscopes with atomic resolution, for a variety of university, government, and private customers in the biomedical, alternative energy, materials science, and computing research fields. Solidworks CAD forpart and assembly modeling, generating draftings for machine shop use, bills of material for production staff, and exploded views for technician assembly. Precision prototyping of microscope and accessory parts using a Bridgeport mill, CNC mill, laser cutter. Clean room compliance during inventory and final assembly of systems. Production tracking, preparing orders for purchasing, participating in production meetings as a trusted source.

Allegra PrintingClawson, MIApr 2013 Feb 2014

Bindery Operator Finishing operations of printed orders with the set-up and operation of various bindery machines.

Occasional offset press printing. Quality control, collection of samples for order file, coordination with sales representatives and graphics, as well as expediting orders to meet customer deadlines. Database access for viewing of work order requirements; time due, printing shipment labels and packing slips. Shipping and receiving with UPS, DHL, FedEx, USPS and company van delivery. Inspecting receipts to verify vendor packing lists in addition to composing purchase orders for outsourced work.

MJC Tool & MachineClinton Twp, MIApr 2012 - Apr 2013

Machinist Apprentice Precision metalworking using a Bridgeport mill, lathe, boring mill, and horizontal band-saw. Some

CNC for Bridgeport locating and motion. Completion of metal details to customer specification by blueprints and shop drawings. Regular inspection of fabricated parts with calipers, scale, and test fitting bolts and pins.

Personal InstructionO.U. Campus

Mathematics & Physics TutorPersonalized supplemental instruction to students in classes including multivariable calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, logic and proofs, real analysis, algebra and introductory physics,astrophysics, nuclear physics, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.

Oakland UniversityDept. of MathematicsOct 2010 - Apr 2011

Grader, Lab Monitor Grading selected homework problems for Calculus II classes, maintaining a database of student

scores. Monitoring a computer lab, assisting students with software issues.

US Census BureauLake Orion, MIApr 2010 - May 2010

Enumerator Visiting of regional households to gather residency information and complete Census forms ensuring

accurate Congressional appropriations. Fingerprinting for the FBI, of incoming Census employees

Beaumont HospitalsTroy, MIJune 2007 - Dec 2008

Bindery Clerk Finishing operations of print orders. Inventory and ordering of printer and paper supplies. Receiving

and database entry of print orders through mail, email and phone.

Education

Oakland University2007 - Present

Lake Orion H.S.2003-2007

Affiliations

TechShop DetroitMember since Jan 2013

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science with Major in Mathematics and minor in PhysicsMember; Society of Physics Students, Oakland University chapter

College credits granted by Oakland University for AP exams in cellular biology, ecology, Calculus I and II, calculus-based mechanics, electromagnetism, & environmental science

Trained and licensed for the use of their vertical mill, 3-axis CNC, laser cutter, MIG welder, water-jet cutter, injection mold press & 3D printer. Use of Solidworks, Inventor, and AutoCAD, and CAD/CAM software, for draftings and dimensioning of parts, creation of blueprints and files for shop use, as well as for minor alterations of existing part designs.Past and current projects include: Replication of the CoreXY motion controller design from MIT, for aneventual selective laser sintering machine. Machining of a Webster model engine to use powering a generator for portable phone charging.