Ryan J Frampton Willis: Resume

P. O. Box 135, Quincy, CA 95971530.283.1746 rjwillis@frc.edu

April 21, 2015
Job/Career Objective:
Preferably a position involving computers and/or mechanical/electrical engineering skills.
Hopefully, I would gain additional skills relevant to my long-term career goals. I will graduate
from Feather River College in May, 2015, and hope to work in or near Quincy, California, for at
least a year before continuing my college education at a four-year university or technical college.
Education:
2011 2012 Finished high school through state-approved home school, Feather River Academy.
During my senior year, I also took four classes at Feather River College and got all As.
2012 present Finishing my third year at Feather River College, majoring in Environmental
Studies. Will graduate in May, 2015. Current G. P. A. is 3.81.
Pertinent Courses:
Intro. to Computer Science Literacy
General Welding
Concepts in Biology
Intro. to Environmental Studies
Intro. to Environmental Science
Intro. to Environmental Science Lab
Physical Geology
Intro. to Astronomy
Ecosystem Inventory Measurement
General Chemistry I
Elementary Algebra

Intermediate Algebra
College Algebra
Animal Bio/Evolution/Ecology
Into. To Soil Science
Environmental Studies Seminar
Watershed Protection & Restoration
Native Plants Workshop
Environmental Policy
Ecosystem Management
Environmental Capstone

Relevant Experience:
1999 2006 At an early age I began tinkering with all sorts of mechanical and electrical devices,
initially taking things apart simply to see how they worked, then later learning how to put things
together, including my own inventions. I also learned how to do origami and sold some of my
pieces at community gatherings and in front of various stores. I participated in workshops on
making homemade books. I began to learn the ins and outs of digital photography and graduated
from using hand tools to using power tools.
2006 2008 While in junior high I continued with the above hobbies and interests and also
participated in school science fairs. I helped students and staff with computer and copy machine
problems. I often helped staff set up for school events.
2008 2012 I have done many odd jobs for my parents friends and neighbors including repairing
and troubleshooting computers and related software and hardware. I have worked with small
gasoline engines including overhauling a two-stroke scooter engine.

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I am good at assembling all sorts of devices without referring to manuals. (Since many manuals
are poorly written, I have found this to be a valuable skill.)
2011 I presented a two-month-long show of my engineering and arts projects at the Stella Fay
Miller Gallery at the Plumas County Museum.
Summers, 2012 2014 I have assisted Harlan Simon, Instructor of lampwork glass beadmaking, at the Feather River Art Camp near Quincy. Plan to do so again in 2015.
Current I have continued developing the aforementioned skills, frequently helping parents,
neighbors, fellow students, and even college instructors with computer hardware and software
challenges and problems with phones, tablets, MP3 players, stereo systems, etc., and am
comfortable with both Mac and PC computers. I have created an informal business of building,
programming and selling high-powered LED flashlights.
Current Projects:
I am currently in the process of designing a new workbench for use in my garage workshop, along
with various upgrades to lighting, tools and amenities in the workshop to allow me to be more
productive and efficient with my time spent there.
Honors:
Inducted into college academic honor society Phi Theta Kappa. 2014
Represented Feather River College chapter of PTK at conferences in Sparks, Nevada,
spring semester 2015.
Awarded Alice Foster Environmental Studies Scholarship in May, 2015.
Awarded Osher Scholarships, Fall 2013, Spring and Fall 2014, Spring 2015.
Awarded Fall Institutional Scholarships (by Faculty Senate), Fall 2014 and Spring 2015.
Awarded Bill Peters Memorial Scholarship, Fall 2013 and Spring 2014
References: Available upon request.