Donovan Grimwood 2452 Hilham Hwy. Cookeville, TN, 38501 931-372-2880 (Days: 615-532-4966) email: arymetore@hotmail.com I am looking for a position in a laboratory environment. I feel that my skills are best suited for analytical work, especially with inorganic materials. I also have some geologic background as well as several years in the environmental field. I am willing to answer any questions or provide additional information if requested. Sincerely, Donovan Grimwood ________________________________________________________________________ Employment History Jan. 1999 to current State of Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation, Div. of Community Assistance, 401 Church St., Nashville, TN 37243-1533, (615) 532-4966 Environmental Specialist Provided consultative, technical, and educational services to industry, municipalities, counties, individuals, and groups. Also conducted public outreach programs providing information on conservation issues. Noted project: Energy! Make it work for you! workshop on energy conservation for small businesses and individuals. June to July 1998, 97, 96, 95 and 92 Middle Tennessee Council, BSA, 3414 Hillsboro Rd., Nashville, TN 37215,(615) 383-9724 Scoutcraft Director, Ecology Director, Assistant Cook, and Ecology Counselor Worked several years at different positions at Boxwell Scout Reservation. Most positions involved overseeing of and teaching of merit badges at Boxwell Summer Camp. Jan. 1996 - May 1996 Tennessee Technological University, Dixie Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501, (931)372-3101 Chemistry Help Desk Tutored students of all levels of college in chemistry curriculum offered at the University. Aug. 1995 - May 1996 and Aug 1994 - May 1995 Tennessee Technological University, Dixie Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501, (931)372-3101 Organic Laboratory Teaching Assistant Set up and assisted in teaching of Organic Chemistry Lab. Also graded reports and tests taken by the Organic Chemistry Lab class. May 1993 Tennessee Technological University, Dixie Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501, (931)372-3101 Field Assistant Assisted Dr. Hugh Mills in a seismic survey of alluvial fan deposits in North Carolina. Education Dec. 1996 Tennessee Technological University, Dixie Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501, (931)372-3101 Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (minor in Geology) Completed 16 hours of graduate work in Chemistry. May 1991 Cookeville High School, Cookeville, TN, 38501 Honors Diploma Skills and projects Article published in Tennessee Town & City, Vol. 51, No. 3, February 14, 2000 "Energy efficiency is politically prudent". The same article was also published in Tennessee Public Works, Vol. 18, No. 1, May/June 2000. Senior research project involved the quantitative measurement of arsenic in coal using Atomic Absorption spectroscopy. The intent was to more accurately measure sulfur in coal in its various forms. In this case, arsenopyrite. Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft applications as well as well as other applications. Familiar with AA and IR spectroscopy and instrumentation as well as other laboratory instrumentation. Other Activities Member of Student Affiliates of American Chemical Society 1991-1996 Student Affiliate of ACS Chapter Secretary 1993-1995 Boy Scouts of America 1984-1998 Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 108 1991-1998 Eagle Scout rank with 36 merit badges 1991 Vigil Honor in the Order of the Arrow 1993 Order of the Arrow Chapter Advisor 1994-1996 Order of the Arrow Chapter Chief 1991-1994 Counselor at Merit Badge Univ. w/ Chemistry 1992-1998 Noted Awards Ferris U. Foster Memorial Scholarship for Chemistry 1995 Outstanding Chemistry Sophomore award 1993 Chemistry Scholarship for entering Freshmen 1991 Silver Medal in science at state level of U.S. Academic Decathlon 1991 Reserve Grand Prize at Upper Cumberland Science Fair 1988 References Dr. David Crouse Professor of Chemistry Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 372-3515 Don Merony Environmental Program Manager State of TN, Dept. of Environment and Conservation Division of Community Assistance Nashville, TN 37243-1533 (615) 532-8441 Additional references available on request