SUMMARY

Hard working, determined, able to overcome challenges

Science minded, meticulous, and detail oriented
Enthusiastic to make positive discoveries and changes
EDUCATION
B.A., Biochemistry - Jun. 2010
Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA
GPA: 3.5, Major GPA: 3.5. 5 times Dean's List / Research
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Foundational Biochemistry, Advanced Cell Biology, Advanced Neurobiology, Mammali
an Physiology, Developmental Psychology, Faith Science and Ethics
RESEARCH PAPERS/PROJECTS
Comparison and Contrast of DNA Staining Methods for Secondary Education
Biology Research project, Effects of Redox on ATD of NMDA NR1/NR2B receptors
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Neuroscience research project - Aug. 2009 - Present
Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Use of microbiology techniques to produce cDNA, RNA, and maintain stocks of cDNA
Care and maintenance of animal models, harvesting of oocytes from Xenipus levis
Electrophysiological recording of oocytes to examine function of NMDA receptors
Medical Massage Therapist - Jul. 2002 - Aug. 2009
Mountain Spring Chiropractic, Fishersville, Virginia
Treatment of patients with massage and related therapies
Deep Tissue Massage, CranioSacral Therapy, Myofacial Release
Restructured massage program that now involves 4 therapists assisting chiropract
or, greatly reducing patient recovery time and improving patient outcome
Work Study - Sep. 2008 - May 2010
Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Preparation for undergraduate labs, making solutions, maintaining record of chem
ical inventory and MSDS, organization of labs and storage areas, cleaning and so
me maintenance of lab equipment
Utilized organizational and communication skills as well as practical chemical a
nd biological knowledge
Developed new system for maintaining chemical inventory and safety database
Math and Science TA, EMU summer STEM program - Jul. 2009 - Jun. 2010
Bridging the Valley: A Step Ahead for STEM Students, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Assisted professors in teaching math and science classes to rising college fresh
men in both class and lab settings
Tutored students on foundational university courses, utilized communication skil
ls and knowledge of various learning styles
Continued to mentor STEM students through 1st year of university and offer encou
ragement and wisdom
Science Tutor - Sep. 2009 - May 2010
Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Tutored students in various subjects encompassing wide variety of science course
s
Utilized communication skills, and knowledge of various learning styles
Found creative methods to develop retention of knowledge.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Served as Board Member, Coach Administrator, Coach, Referee, Coach Trainer, and
Referee Trainer for American Youth Soccer Organization region 816
Served as Board Member and acting President of local Fraternal Order of Police A
ssociates
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Line Leader - Jul. 1998 - Jul. 2001
Polymer Group Incorporated, Waynesboro, Virginia
Led group of associates of most productive line in Waynesboro facility
Utilized communication skills, led by example, demonstrated competence and safet
y
Organized workers and materials; identified and corrected areas of inefficiency;
facilitated communication among shift and factory management, engineering, and
maintenance
Supervisor - Jul. 1995 - Jul. 1998
United Parcel Service, Fishersville, Virginia
Supervised both morning and evening shift workers
Utilized communication skills, served as trainer for safety and efficiency, mana
ged hazardous material cleanup
Doubled previous shift efficiency rating, achieved zero injury status
Store Manager - Jun. 1992 - Jul. 1995
Radio Shack, Lexington, Virginia
Managed all aspects of corporate retail store
Utilized communication skills, instructed employees on effective sales technique
s, managed marketing techniques, maintained inventory system profit initiatives
and security measures
Zero months with profit loss, sails gains of up to 35% over previous year