Derrik K. Peterson

1538 122 Circle NW

Coon Rapids, MN 55448

(763) 755-6973

peterson@uwec.edu

 

OBJECTIVE:  To obtain a summer internship that teaches me as well as gives me experience needed to succeed in today’s     world dealing with chemistry and business.

 

EDUCATION:  University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

                           Major:  Chemistry with Business Emphasis

                           Expected graduation date:  May 2002

 

SKILLS:

·        Great communication skills, ability to work well as a team, possess superior leadership skills, and pay great attention to detail.

·        Constant creative flow of ideas and always open to constructive criticism.

·        Knowledge of chemical laboratory environment (HPLC, Spectrometry, Titration, Organic lab).

·        Knowledge of personal computers (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Databases, Windows Operating Systems)

 

RELATED COURSEWORK:

·        General Chemistry I & II

·        Principles of Accounting I & II

·        Quantitative Analysis

·        Principles of Finance

·        Organic Chemistry I & Lab

·        Calculus I

·        Applied Physical Chemistry

·        Statistics

·        General Physics I & II

·        Foundations of Computer Science, MIS

 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

            Industrial Ladder and Supply Co.

            Minneapolis, MN:  May 1996 – present

Sales Representative/Assistant Manager – Job includes selling ladders, truck and van equipment, scaffolding, and fall protection.  Also managed inventory, purchasing, and daily bookkeeping.

 

Champion Service Corporation

Woodbury, MN:  February 1990- August 1996

Worked on a variety of different contracted service jobs.  Supervisor of window washing at the VA Hospital, Summer 1994.  Managed dish/pots room at two contracted facilities.

 

REFERENCES:  References are available upon request.