Final Polish Inspector

Posted on: 2006-04-25

Amanda M. Mellon 2618 Adams St PO Box 420 Lakemore, OH 44250 Phone: (330) 734-0476 Email: [email protected] OBJECTIVE: Work as a laboratory technician/microbiologist. QUALIFICATIONS: Taught introductory microbiology & biology at Spoon River College; Taught major & non-major laboratories at Western Illinois University; Prepared quizzes and lesson plans, graded papers, and assisted instructors during lecture; Lived & operated family-owned dairy farm for fifteen years. TECHNICAL SKILLS: - Proficient with Gel electrophoresis prep and operation - Highly qualified in bacterial streak-plate technique, Gram & other staining methods, aseptic technique, & proper laboratory safety; Proficient in bacterial identification. - Capable of operating PCR equipment with proper instructions - Highly efficient with dissecting and compound light microscopy EDUCATION: 2001-2004 Master’s of Science, Western Illinois University, GPA: 3.405 1998-2001 Bachelor’s of Science, Western Illinois University, GPA: 3.027 Recipient of Residential Initiative Scholarship, 1998-1999 1996-1998 Associate in Science, John Wood Community College, GPA: 3.899 Dean’s List, 1996-1998 NON-TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE: 3/06-Present Polish Inspector, JR Wheel Worked as polish inspector of rims; trained in quality control and proper guidelines for correcting errors in production. 12/05-3/06 TSA, DialAmerica Marketing Trained as TSA associate for MADD division; trained in calling customers, maintaining proper customer service guidelines. 1/05-5/05 Part-time Instructor, Spoon River College 6/04-8/04 Taught intro microbiology during Summer ‘04 semester & intro biology during Spring ‘05 semester; Responsible for lecture & lab preparation 10/04-1/05 Studio Associate, PCA International Professional photographer in Wal-Mart Portrait Studio; Responsible for maintaining proper customer records and service 8/03-5/04 Cashier, Wal-Mart Worked as cashier on front-end registers; trained in customer service. 8/01-5/03 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Western Illinois University Taught 2-3 labs per week; Assisted professors during lecture period; Tutored in Biology Assistance Center weekly. CERTIFICATIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS: - Graduated with Highest Honors at JWCC - 4/99 Certified Peer Educator, JWCC, BACCHUS Chapter - 4/03 Quoted in article on Game Management course at WIU; Copy provided on request