OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in the field of biotechnology
SUMMARY Of QUALIFICATIONS:
· Certificate in Biomedical Sciences from the Cambridge Biomedical Careers Program: An intensive nine-month academic program with approximately 300 hours of laboratory training in fundamental biomedical techniques.
· Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, 3D Studio Max, MS Office Suite
· Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; effective troubleshooting skills
· Able to multi-task and meet deadlines
· Over 10 years customer service experience; excellent interpersonal and solid communication skills
· Diploma in Computer Animation and Graphic Design
LAB EXPERIENCE:
· Buffer Preparation (by molarity and percent)
· Protein Quantitation - Lowry and Bradford methods
· Column Chromatography - used gel filtration to purify dyes and proteins
· ELISA - performed simulated HIV ELISA to detect anti-HIV antibodies
· DNA fingerprinting - digested DNA with restriction enzymes, separated digests by gel electrophoresis
· Bacterial Transformation - transformed E. Coli with ampicillin-resistant plasmids and evaluated growth
· Cell Culture Methods - prepared media by using sterile technique, counted cells using hemocytometer
· Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Documentation
· Laboratory Instrumentation: Balance, pipettes and micropipetters, spectrophotometer, centrifuge,
pH meter (calibration and validation), and microscopes
EDUCATION:
Cambridge Biomedical Careers Program;Cambridge,MA 2007 – 2008
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC)/ Just-A-Start Corporation
Certificate in Biomedical Sciences
Courses: Fundamentals of Chemistry, Fundamentals of Biology, Medical Terminology, Introduction to Computers (MS Word and Excel), Introduction to Biotechnology including intensive laboratory training
Brainbench;brainbench.com 2000
Adobe Photoshop Certification
Colorado Institute of Art; Denver, Co 1997 – 1999
Diploma in Computer Animation and Graphic Design
Courses: Included Traditional Animation, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark Express
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Birt Fine Art Services; Toronto, Ontario 2006 – 2007
Installer
· Removed, transported and installed fine art for corporate and private clients
· Trained temp staff
· Set up website and Google business as well as handled technical support issues
Canada Computers; Toronto, Ontario 2004 – 2005
Clerk
· Sold computer hardware and software; Designed computer systems; Maintained all inventory
Simply Charming; Saint Louis, Missouri 2002 – 2003
Manager
· Responsibilities included merchandising, customer service, sales, returns and exchanges
· Placed orders and maintained appropriate levels of merchandise
· Hired and trained sales staff and enforced company policies
CompUSA; Saint Louis, Missouri 2001 – 2002
Merchandiser
· Responsibilities included merchandising, customer service, sales
· Maintained appropriate levels of merchandise and updated pricing
Socket ISP; Columbia, Missouri 1999 – 2000
Manager
· Set up new accounts; handled customer technical support
· Resolved ongoing issues with mail-server and Norton Anti-virus