1. Brandon Shockey Physics BA – Minor in Management
834 Boyce Street Urbana Ohio 43078
Cell : (937) 631-9030 : shockster93@gmail.com
Career Overview
Motivated and Enthusiastic Research Assistant in the exciting and invigorating field of Plasma
Physics. Experienced in optical Terahertz Research as well as the professional lab setting.
Graduated from Wright State University in May 2016 with a Bachelors of Physics degree and a
minor in management.
Core Strengths
 Problem Solver
 Enthusiastic
 Leader
 Independent
 Optimistic and Friendly Attitude
 Quick Learner
 1 ½ years of Terahertz Research
 1 ½ year of Plasma Science Research
at WPAFB in Dayton Ohio
 Solidworks and 3-D Modeling
 Experienced with a Professional Lab
Atmosphere
 Strong Mathematical Skills
 Familiarity with Java, Igor and Matlab
Programming
 Experienced with LabView
Programming
 Beginning to learn Python and 3D
modeling animation
Accomplishments – Work Oriented
Air Force Research Laboratory – WPAFB
 Assisted with a wide array of research projects.
 Learned how to solder wires
 Hands on Experience with Vacuum Chambers
 Assisted directly with multiple optical and plasma physics experiments
 Several Labview oriented tasks accomplished
 Familiarity with Professional Labs
Grader – Wright State Physics Department
 Professional Grader for the department for 2 years
 Assisted Professors with large workloads by grading students work
 Maintained an Excel document with grade marks as well as name and sections of students
 Handled up to 130 students at one time per class
 Graded for two Physics courses simultaneously while working at WPAFB and going to
school full time
Research Lab – Wright State
 Assisted in multiple research projects, including contracts with the Air Force.
 Lead research projects on multiple occasions.
 Completed and thoroughly documented data in an expedited manner.
 Published as a Co-Author on a scientific paper within the Wright State Database
Customer Service - Kroger
 Consistently received positive feedback from customers. Therefore; creating repeat business

2. due to their satisfaction, and belief in our customer service relationship.
 Handled customer complaints with a goal of maintaining a positive experience for all.
 Greeted customers upon entrance assisting in any questions or concerns they may have.
 Managed cash register as well as credit transactions.
Accomplishments – School and Community Oriented
High understanding of Physics
 Electricity and Magnetism, Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics and Energy Conversion
are some of the key concepts and courses I have gained knowledge with
 Used Matlab to help model and solve several Physical and Non-Physical Situations
 Operated IGOR to help model and graph the outcomes to several experimental projects
Advanced Physics Laboratory
 Completed the Advanced Physics Lab coursework which helped develop a strong sense
problem solving as well as experimental modeling
 Researched and designed several Physical experiments such as the Franck Hertz
Experiment, Black Body Spectrometry, Spectroscopy Instrumentation, and a Thick Lens
Experiment
 Performed in depth analysis and explanation of physical phenomenon
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery – Volunteer Work
 Volunteered and put on Astronomy/Planetarium shows for the public.
 Assisted with Multiple events such as Geekfest and Star Wars Night at the Museum
 Co-Hosted the “Planets of Star Wars” show, which has received several high rated remarks
Management Coursework
 Along with pursuing Physics degree, also pursued a Management minor.
 Better suited to handle the stresses of professional lab setting
 Able to understand and see the reasoning behind management decisions
 Readily able to apply Physics knowledge to the specific atmosphere of a professional
workplace
Work Experience
Student Research Assistant
UES / WPAFB, Air Force Research Laboratory
 January 2015 – Present
 Dayton, Ohio
 Dr. Steven Adams
Learning from hands on experience and daily trouble solving, I garnered a wide array of knowledge
using vacuum systems, Labview programming and gained experience in a professional lab. I
assisted Dr. Steve Adams in his research, including but not limited to, Raman Spectroscopy, Plasma
Physics Experiments, Paschen Chamber and Manipulating the Path of Voltage Using a Dye Laser.
Along with this I have also gained invaluable experience with 3D modeling experiments using
Solidworks software to model our equipment and experiments.
Student Grader
Wright State University

3.  January 2015 – Present
 Dayton Ohio
 Abbey Brown
Graded for two physics courses simultaneously, as well as maintaining a grade sheet for both
courses. Received papers weekly and returned them to the professor in a timely and routine fashion,
making the process much more streamlined and easy to understand. This method saved time for
both parties, and helped streamline the process. I graded for the department for two school years,
and was requested to be brought back in to grade for the same professor. Grading for up to 130
students at one time for a single class, I maintained a timely and dependable schedule.
Research Assistant
Wright State Lab
 October 2013 – January 2015
 Fairborn, Ohio
 Dr. Deibel
Assisted, taught, and lead research in Advanced Terahertz technology. Have had multiple
experiences with outside contracts, including the Air Force. Have had to utilize time constraints in
order to both prepare and complete research projects, advancing our understanding of Terahertz
radiation and technology.
Cashier / Drug-GM-Photo
Kroger
 March 2012 – January 2015
 Fairborn, Ohio
 (937) 754-2400
Managed the sales floor by stocking and ordering product throughout the day. Quickly and
attentively answering and taking care of customer concerns. Also trained as a Cashier, providing
both friendly and expedient customer experience
Game Advisor
Gamestop
 October 2009 – September 2011
 Urbana, Ohio
 (937) 653-7867
Provided customer care through greeting, quickly answering customer questions, and handling
product sales in a friendly, dependable and enthusiastic manner.
Educational Background
Urbana High School, Class of 2011
Urbana, Ohio
Graduated in the top 30 of my class
Wright State University, Graduated May 2016
Dayton, Ohio
Graduated with a Bachelor Physics Degree with a major interest in research, engineering, modeling
and programming. Maintained a 3.2 (major) GPA while holding two part time jobs. Minor in
Management to help utilize and understand the dynamics of working in a team.