TOM C. CARLSON1426 Blackhawk Lake Drive, Eagan, MN 55122 ● tom.carlsonc@gmail.com ● (651)-231-9985

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OBJECTIVE Ambitious physics graduate with proven computer coding and technical skills seeking an engineering position.

EDUCATIONUNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS, St. Paul, MN May 2015Bachelor of Science, Physics. Minor: MathematicsRelevant Coursework: Optics, Electricity and Magnetism, Circuit Analysis, Theoretical Physics

WORK EXPERIENCEUniversity of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MNResearch Assistant May – August 2014

• Produced working original MatLab code to analyze atomic spectra for any compound• Met deadlines with the project team to understand and ensure project development • Researched advanced MatLab syntax to improve existing code• Presented code to a panel of professors

Office Max, Eagan, MN June 2009-September 2010Sales Associate

• Recognized as one of the top sellers by selling the most warranties• Provided exceptional customer service by meeting and exceeding the demands of the

customer

SKILLSExperimental Skills

• Phase sensitive detection with lock-in amplifiers• Construction of optical tweezers for trapping micron-sized particles• Interferometry and polarization optics• Computer interfacing with laboratory instruments (control and data acquisition)• Thorough development and analysis of a nonlinear, chaotic system• Digital to Analog conversion

Computational Skills• Proficient in MatLab, LabVIEW, and Mathematica

ACTIVITIESUniversity of St. Thomas Physics Club, MemberMen’s Club Volleyball, MemberColleges Against Cancer, Member

VOLUNTEERSt. Jude – Up ‘til Dawn, University of St. ThomasAmerican Cancer Society Hope Lodge, VolunteerSpecial Olympics, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities