Steven M.

Joerger
1205 Echo Drive ! Burnsville, MN 55337 ! (952) 412-5626 ! steven.joerger14@gmail.com

Objective Obtain a position that will utilize my analysis, communication, organizational, and leadership skills as well as
my attention to detail.

Education University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN Magna Cum Laude Graduation: May 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Major: Applied Mathematics, Physics Major Field GPAs: 4.0 Cumulative GPA: 3.93

Employment Research Assistant, Physics Department University of St. Thomas (May 2013-May 2014)
Analyzed, interpreted, and reported data and findings from experiment to supervisor.
Conferred with co-workers and supervisor to create most effective and efficient designs for electrical wiring
and physical setup of sensitive equipment.
Constructed and assembled various metal parts (machining experience) and electrical components of
systems.
Contacted manufacturers to discuss parts and applications.

Teaching Assistant, Math and Physics Departments University of St. Thomas (September 2012 May
2014)
Helped students understand concepts and theories related to their coursework.
Graded students homework for department professors.

Peer Minister, Campus Ministry - University of St. Thomas (September 2011 May 2013)
Planned, organized, led, and marketed retreats and events.
Provided resources and information for students for faith growth.
Spoke to large group at retreats about faith and personal growth.
Communicated and coordinated with other organizations on campus.
Coordinated and oversaw purchase of new sound system equipment for Campus Ministry Department.

Research Assistant, Mathematics Department University of St. Thomas (May 2011 September 2012)
Assisted with research in Knot Theory funded by National Science Foundation.
Used problem solving skills while numerically (Used Excel) and visually analyzing data to obtain solution.
Wrote computer programs using Perl and Mathematica to further the research process (Experience in Perl,
C, Matlab, Mathematica, Labview, and Python).
Presented at a research poster session at the University of St. Thomas (Fall 2011).
Chosen by UST Mathematics Department to present findings at American Mathematical Society (AMS)
Conference at Wake Forest University (September 2011).
Selected to present at AMS National Knot Theory Conference at Denison University in Granville, OH (July
2012).

Student Assistant, Development Office University of St. Thomas (September 2010 June 2011)
Communicated with clientele over telephone and in person to assist them with donation concerns.
Processed donation paperwork and composed letters for tax documentation addressed to donors.
Served as a consultant to leadership in developing spirituality component for alumni website.

Campus/
Volunteer
Involvement

Community Group Leader, Saint Pauls Outreach (September 2011 January 2012)
Planned and presented material and facilitated small group discussion on faith growth.

Other Campus Involvement, University of St. Thomas (September 2010 Present)
Participated in PULSE (a performing arts club), played various intramural sports, member of boxing and jiu
jitsu club, and assisted in weekly on-campus church services.

Volunteer Activities
Participated in Gather For Good volunteering event sponsored by Catholic United Financial.
Led confirmation retreats and middle school youth group through St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
Coached youth tennis during the summer.
Assisted in camp improvement at Catholic Youth Camp located in McGregor, MN.
Volunteered at multiple Habitat for Humanity build sites.