Bachelors of Arts in Biology with hands-on clinical medicine experience.

Personal information

Objective

Research Associate position in biology/chemistry/biochemistry with a focus on clinical application or advancement of information in a health care setting.

Summary

Highly inquisitive, creative and resourceful; Excellent skills in communication and collaboration; Skilled in general lab technique and procedure; Good working knowledge of biology and chemistry; Easily self-taught with minimal guidance; Excited by the challenge of research and experimentation.

Skills & Abilities

Applied Research

Level : Intermediate | Last time used : 07/2007 | Experience : 4 years

Successfully took place in research on type-II diabetes mellitus as a marker for pancreatic adenocarcinoma: Data collection on large patient population; Developed, in collaboration with others, a stronger basis for reporting possible causal or consequential correlation of diabetes with adenocarcinoma; Delivered periodic presentations of results and works in progress, to faculty and staff of University of Louisville School of Medicine, Division of Surgical Oncology as well as faculty and staff of Asbury College; Delivered presentation and written report to Kentucky Academy of Sciences at annual state meeting.

Advanced Computing

Level : Advanced | Last time used : 01/2010 | Experience : 10 years

Advanced computing skills including, but not limited to: SQL database programming, multiple programming language proficiencies, server maintenance and repair, hardware repair, software debugging, UNIX/Linux systems, web design, multi-system and platform cluster experience, repository management and development, SPSS, data input and processing, network security protocol development.

Lab Skills

Level : Intermediate | Last time used : 07/2007 | Experience : 4 years

Molecular Biology / Genetic Engineering Lab Techniques; Biochemistry Lab Techniques; Biomolecular Spectroscopy and Biophysical Lab Techniques; Microbiology Lab Techniques; Enzymology and Protein Biochemistry Lab Techniques; Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Education , Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Biology,  Asbury College/University

Date completed: 06/2007 | Country: United States | City : Wilmore, KY

Completed general education and major emphasis classes to successfully obtain a Bachelor's of Arts in Biology. Also completed multiple courses in biochemistry, immunology, environmental sciences, ethics and physiology. Completed research internship at University of Louisville, School of Medicine, Division of Surgical Oncology.

Certification,  Kentucky Community & Technical College System

Date completed: 05/2003 | Country: United States | City : Morehead, KY

Completed National Registry Certification as Emergency Medical Technician. Also multiple courses and certifications as Firefighter I/II.

HS Diploma ,   East Carter High School

Date completed: 05/2003 | Country: United States | City : Grayson, KY

Obtained Kentucky High School Diploma

Work Exceprience

Research Apprentice

05/2002 - 08/2002 |   Company : University of Kentucky, HSRAP Program |  Country : United States |   City : Lexington, KY

Completed a summer internship as an entry Research Apprentice at University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Observed and completed presentations on experience for staff and other program participants.

Emergency Medical Technician

05/2007 - Current Date |   Company : Jessamine County EMS |  Country : United States |   City : Nicholasville, KY

Receive and respond to emergency (911) and non-emergency calls to a scene of accident or injury. Upon arrival, assess scene and act appropriately in basic and advanced pre-hospital care, including but not limited to responding and treating patient's physical and emotional needs by providing support and intervention (anywhere from basic first aid to advanced drug therapy). This job has required me to respond not only thoroughly, but also very quickly. Strong teamwork as well as a solid independent foundation is required for this position.

Emergency Medical Technician

05/2003 - Current Date |   Company : Adair County EMS |  Country : United States |   City : Columbia, KY

Receive and respond to emergency (911) and non-emergency calls to a scene of accident or injury. Upon arrival, assess scene and act appropriately in basic and advanced pre-hospital care, including but not limited to responding and treating patient's physical and emotional needs by providing support and intervention (anywhere from basic first aid to advanced drug therapy). This job has required me to respond not only thoroughly, but also very quickly. Strong teamwork as well as a solid independent foundation is required for this position.

Teaching Assistant

08/2003 - 07/2007 |   Company : Asbury College/University |  Country : United States |   City : Wilmore, KY

Perform duties that are instructional in nature and deliver direct services students while working in close relationship with instructor. Assisted in multiple class and lab settings including: Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry, General Biology and Chemistry, and High School General Biology and Chemistry labs.

Awards & Honors

Distinguished Student

Date given : 03/2007 | Organisation: Who's Who Among American College Students

Who's Who Among American College Students Recipient - Science.

Memberships

Cabinet Member

01/2004 - 07/2007 | Organisation: Sigma Zeta National Honors Society

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