Recent Biology Grad

Posted on: 2009-11-15

EDUCATION -August 2006 - December 2008. Arizona State University – Tempe, AZ. Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, GPA: 3.34. -August 2002 - May 2006. Northern Arizona University – Flagstaff, AZ. Undergraduate studies towards a Bachelor’s degree, GPA: 3.63. -August 1993 - June 1997. San Gorgonio High School – San Bernardino, CA. High school diploma, graduation with Honors, GPA: 4.2. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS -Use of many types of lab equipment and machinery, handling of specimens, and safe handling of chemicals. -Experience with PCR, MS, GC, TLC, DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, distillations, reflux, IR analysis, pH testing. -Excellent aseptic technique; use of various microscopes, slide mounting and staining. -Excellent microbiological skills, serial dilution and measuring abilities. -Meticulous collection and reporting of data, thorough research and writing techniques. -Use of various software applications: Vernier SPM, MacLab, Scope, MARK, Pop Tools, DNA Strider, MEGA, Voyager. -Computer and internet proficiency, Windows proficiency and Mac ability. -MS Office proficiency- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access; MS-DOS skills. -Adobe proficiency- Acrobat Pro and Photoshop. -WordPerfect proficiency. -Fast typing skills (~70 wpm), 10-key by touch. -Inventory and supply ordering experience. -Excellent phone and client relations skills, and handling of sensitive client information. -Filing, scanning, and mailing responsibilities. -Cash handling and register experience. -Ability to work well under pressure, while maintaining accuracy. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE January 2008 – August 2009. Bauer, Captain, & Johnson, Scottsdale, AZ. Executive Admin Assistant at a wealth management firm. -Administrative duties to support CFO, CCO, and stock traders. -Maintained filing system, scanned files. -Assisted in reducing paper reports to electronic with 67% of our clients. -Processed checks and tracked in Excel, handled client paperwork and account transactions, and sensitive client information. -Answered phones, distributed faxes, some client correspondence. -Sent and received mail, FedEx and UPS. -Prepared, edited, printed, and binded client quarterly reports. -Some calendaring and travel setup. -Other general office duties, maintenance of front desk area and conference room. November 2006 – January 2008. Gold Star Trust Company, Phoenix, AZ. Filing & Scanning Clerk at an investment company. -Maintained filing system, scanned files. -Handled sensitive client information and paperwork. -Worked with a team to assist in the scanning of over 20,000 files to full electronic format. -Answered phones, distribution of faxes. -Sent and received mail, FedEx, and UPS. -General office support and duties, maintenance of front desk and kitchen areas. April 2003 – June 2006. Buster’s Restaurant, Flagstaff, AZ. Line & Prep Chef for an upscale family restaurant. -Accurately cooked and prepared hot and cold foods in a fast-paced environment. -Prepared fresh food products and ingredients. -Operated all general kitchen equipment. -Maintained a clean kitchen, with strict adherence to the health code. -Assisted in training new employees. -Opening and closing duties; set up for morning and night shifts.