1. MICHAEL TUSTISON
5436 W. Barry Ave., Unit 1
Chicago, IL 60641
mdtustison@gmail.com
(312) 523-4356
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL (August 2010 to May 2014)
Bachelor of Science, May 2014. Graduated magna cum laude. GPA: 3.89/4.0
Major: Chemistry. Specialization: Comprehensive Chemistry; Environmental Chemistry
Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, IL (January 1998 to December 2000)
Associate in Applied Science, December 2000. Graduated magna cum laude. GPA: 3.88/4.0
Major: Computer Information Systems. Specialization: Microcomputer Platform
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
The Cara Program, Chicago, IL (July 2001 to May 2005)
Data Specialist
 Microsoft Access database development and administration for non-profit organization.
 Database form/report/query development and modification.
 Statistical analysis and reporting; administration of government grants.
 Maintained hardware and software on 50 computers for staff and clients.
 Gained extensive knowledge of Access VBA and SQL coding techniques.
Elston Metal Tanks, Chicago, IL (April 2015 to July 2015)
Welder/Fitter
 Fabrication and welding of custom metal assemblies.
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL (October 2011 to May 2014)
Undergraduate Assistant
 Assisted in solar cell research project utilizing hybrid nanocomposite materials.
 Duties included synthesis and characterization of CdSe quantum dots (QDs).
 Developed a custom chemical inventory database using Access 2000 with VBA/SQL.
Union Tank Car Company, East Chicago, IN (August 2005 to October 2007)
Air Brake Welder
 All position welding of air brake pipes and fittings on railroad tank cars.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 College courses included Accounting, Business Communications, and Systems Analysis.
 Extensive experience with Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VBA, and SQL.
 Excellent written and oral communication skills.
HONORS AND AWARDS
 Jim W. & Jean Neckers Chemistry Scholarship: 2013-2014.
 Richard T. & Doris M. Arnold Scholarship: 2012-2013.
 Prairie State College CIS Department “Student of the Year: 2000.”