1. Barbara J. Neal
Current & Permanent Address: 11403 S. Prairie  Chicago, IL. 60628
(773) 987-7511  Barbarajneal@hotmail.com
EDUCATION
Chicago State University, Expected May 2017 Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; 3.7/4.0 GPA
Relevant Coursework: Advanced C++, Database Systems, Assembly Language (x86), Unix, Visual Studio, My SQL, Computer
Organization, Software Engineering, Calculus I & II, Networking, Discrete Math, Physics
SKILLS AND SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES
Microsoft Office  C++  Microsoft Visual Studio  Database  Assembly Language  Windows  Ubuntu  Java  MATLAB 
ROS  Innovative Problem Solver  AutoCAD  Sketch UP  Illustrator  Robotics: Computational Motional Planning  Linux
WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Summer 2016 United States Department of Defense Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Contractor: Civilian C++ Program Architect
Designed architecture and code for robots that worked with soldiers, and ARLs autonomous systems division
 Analyzed existing code, discovered the underlying problem, wrote pseudocode that solved an exhaustive search issue
 Researched motion planning techniques, applied techniques and initiated code which will enable robots to stand up
without human interaction nor added equipment
Summer 2015 Argonne National Laboratory Lemont, IL
Intern
Compiled information on large-scale solar energy facilities for the lead project manager in Argonne’s Environmental Science
Department
 Researched facilities, documented, and found trends in the amassed information
 Produced a technical report that proved that funds were not being spent based on previous predictions
 Proposed that additional research and changes in the U.S. Environmental policy be carried out, resulting in a mitigation
hierarchy plan being established within the Public lands, Landscape-Scale Mitigation Policy
Fall 2015- Current Chicago State University Chicago, IL
C++ Student Teacher, Tutor, & Lab Assistant
Teach students C++ programming language in the classroom and tutor students outside of the classroom
 Reviewed C++ programming language, established a lesson plan, lectures, tests, and programming challenges
 Surveyed students with quizzes, located misconceptions, and brought clarity through tailored projects
 Took initiative to tutor in Assembly Language, UNIX, Database, and Physics
Winter 2011 – Spring 2016 Performance Bicycle Orland Park, IL/Chicago, IL/Houston, TX
Sales & Operations Manager
Managed sales representatives, regulated sell-in presentations, standardized inventory control, merchandised products,
organized events
 Led 35 sales representatives in 2 states and developed 4 employees which become part of the 6-manager team
 Organized product in such a way that was easier to shop which increased store sales by 15% after 1 year
Spring 2016 - Current IEEE CSU Chicago, IL
Student Branch Chair
Led a student group to give support and projects to the computer science students
 Established a website, and secured a branch of IEEE at Chicago State University
 Spearheaded 30 students to join a team and collaborate philosophies
 Organized speakers that engaged and encouraged students to do projects outside of school work, worked toward
solving the problem of patients, pharmacists, and prescription issues at CVS
ACTIVITIES & HONORS
Dean’s List: 2015, 2016  IEEE Chicago State University Student Branch Vice Chair  TMCF 2016 Leadership Institute  2016
Certificate of Excellence for outstanding contribution to the Vehicle Technology Directorate, Autonomous Systems Division of
the US Army Research Laboratory  Coordinate 1060 (Microsoft Word, Excel, & Power Point) Proficiency Exam