Alex Raymond
Astronomer/Photographer
ABOUT
As a recent graduate (May 2022) of the University of Colorado Boulder in Astronomy, with a minor in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, I bring a diverse set of physical understanding to this role. I centered my studies around understanding how the atmosphere of Venus has changed over time. This interesting study was unique in the aspects that it is impossible to observe the surface of Venus from Earth, and allowed me to be creative in how I solved problems.
Throughout high school in Montana, I was a research fellow for the National Institutes of Health, studying the Bubonic Plague. Within this role I was also allowed to use my creativity in order to determine the specific genomic sequence that allows Bubonic Plague to spread as rapidly as it has in the past. With this past research experience, independence, and creativity I look to my own future and how to apply it.
My current work brings me closer to what I would like to be able to do, educate people about science, and show them that it is not locked away from their reach. I want to be able to bring science to people. This is how I approach life, and anything that I am doing, that being that I want to learn, and I am willing to put in the work to succeed.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
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Fluent in Python.
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Team building and compromising
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Government-trained Research Fellow
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Decision making and organization between stakeholders
Awards
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Distinguished Service Key, Chapter appreciation award,
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Alpha Phi Omega
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Eagle Scout,
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Boy Scouts of America
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Distinguished Volunteer, School Award,
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American Legion
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Key Club Member
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National Honor Society
WORK EXPERIENCE
February 2024 - Present
Satellite Technician/Operator
Orion Space Solutions and Arcfield Company
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Day-to-day operations of RROCI-2, including data structuring and commanding of the spacecraft.
September 2023 - Present
Restaurant Manager
Treasure Pot Chinese Restaurant
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Managed daily workflow and customer experience.
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Managed daily income and expenses, including reporting and paying employees
October 2023 - Present
Audio Visual Specialist, Community Use
Boulder Valley School District
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Managed communication between clients and technical specialists.
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Determined what clients needed in order to have a successful event.
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Operated and troubleshoot specialized equipment in 15+ unique auditoriums
July 2022 - September 2023
Technical Supervisor
Omni Hotels (Encore Global, and Pinnacle Live)
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Led teams of technical specialists of up to 35 people to deliver world-class events and conferences.
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Operated and troubleshoot specialized equipment to seamlessly give clients events they will remember.
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Managed scheduling and budgets of clients and companies between $1000 and $400,000
February 2020 - July 2022
Systems Management
Fiske Planetarium, University of Colorado Boulder
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Integrated systems to seamlessly interact with patrons to immerse their experience within the theater.
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Developed tools for back-end server maintenance to be done remotely and efficiently.
February 2019 - November 2019
Driver/Operator
Night Ride, University of Colorado Boulder
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Followed relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation and ensured that passengers followed safety regulations.
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Operated vehicles with specialized equipment, such as wheelchair lifts to transport and secure passengers with special needs.
January 2016 - September 2018
Research Fellow
Rocky Mountain Laboratories, National Institutes of Health
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Developed new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes with Yersinia Pestis.
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Shared research findings by writing articles.
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Designed and built laboratory equipment needed for special research projects.
EDUCATION
2018-2022
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor's Degree in Astronomy
Minor in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
Boulder, CO
Extracurriculars
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President of Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed service fraternity.
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Volunteer for Boy Scouts of America, serving 3000+ hours over 15+ years.
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National Board co-chair of Alpha Phi Omega, determining the future leaders of the fraternity.
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Competitive Club tennis member for 4 years.