Sharon Erla Stanford

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Auburn, AL 36830-3245

Phone: 251-***-**** (cell) 334-***-**** (home)

Email: abg4eb@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

MS, Microbiology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 2004

BS, Biology, Athens State University, Athens, Alabama 2000

BA, Fine Art and Psychology, Athens State University, Athens, Alabama 1991

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

State Microbiologist Thompson Bishop Sparks State Diagnostic Laboratory,

Auburn, AL (September 2006 - May 2011)

Responsible for maintaining and performing tests on veterinarian, private,

and company submitted serological samples, preparing, shipping, and

preserving chain of custody of samples to outside labs, maintaining client

contact and information, maintaining ISO quality control system, writing

and updating SOPs and control forms

. Perform tests utilizing various microbiological techniques including agar

gels, microagglutination, hemagluttination, RAP, Rivanol, ELISA, BRT, and

FPA.

. Maintain and update SOPs and control forms.

. Preserve chain of custody of samples that require testing and shipping to

outside laboratories.

. Maintain information and results for shipped samples tested in outside

laboratories.

. Managing NPIP samples, tests, and paperwork.

. Responsible for Equine Piroplasmosis Surveillance Program through

National Veterinarian Services Laboratories.

. Responsible for statewide and National Animal Health Laboratory Network

Brucellosis Surveillance Program.

. Routine monitoring of serology department safety and reporting monthly to

QC manager.

. Maintain contact with clients and information to secure samples and

accurate testing.

. Maintain and operate equipment including calibrations, adjustments, and

to operate equipment and instruments in a proper and safe manner.

. Certifications: Saf-T-Pak (2011), Equine Infectious Anemia (2010),

Pseudorabies (2010), Brucella abortus (2010), Mycoplasma gallisepticum

and synoviae (2010), Management Training (2006), Alabama State

Microbiologist Exam (2006), Biosafety Training (2001)

Volunteer Research Assistant University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL

(January 2004-December 2004)

Completed graduate studies and thesis work, continued research as volunteer

on dormancy and pseudodormancy on Vibrio vulnificus.

. Researched publications and potential applications of utilizing

environmental sources to maintain biologically living but inactive

(dormant/pseudodormant) Vibrio vulnificus, including locally obtained

marine water, copepods, and shellfish.

. Presented research results and information at American Society for

Microbiologists annual conference

. Aided in preparing and editing publication for Journal of Bacteriology.

Research Assistant University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL (January 2003-

December 2003)

Tested factors influencing pseuodormancy and dormancy in Vibrio vulnificus

utilizing various methods and techniques, tested viability and length of

viability of dormant cells, and compared Vibrio species, Salmonella, and E.

coli with Vibrio vulnificus from various environmental and laboratory

sources.

. Developed and optimized protocols to maximize viable but dormant Vibrio

vulnificus.

. Determined and tested "GSF", or growth stimulatory factor, which confers

longer viability and an aid to allow cells to exit lag phase of growth

and enter and remain longer in log/growing phase.

. Determined viability of GSF in various media and under various

environmental conditions.

. Procuring materials for test procedures and methods.

Biology Laboratory Instructor University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL

(August 2002-December 2002)

Instructed the biology lab accompaniment to undergraduate biology courses.

. Responsible for two labs of approximately 30 students each.

. Taught laboratory procedures, including PCR work, gels, oxygen

saturation, pipetting, and spectrophotometry, as well as fundamental

biology concepts

. Created exams for the students and laboratory experiments to enhance

lessons from courses

. Responsible for maintaining specimens, procurement of samples and

materials, and autoclaving

. Maintain and operate equipment including calibrations, adjustments, and

to operate equipment and instruments in a proper and safe manner.

Volunteer Research Assistant University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL

(January 2002 -December 2002)

Developed protocols for determining dormancy and pseudodormancy in Vibrio

vulnificus and determined growth rates in various experimental media.

. Incorporated journal articles and other research sources into practical

applications for various media testing on growth of Vibrio vulnificus and

effects on dormancy and pseudodormancy.

. Studied growth rates of Vibrio vulnificus and compared them in various

media and other microorganisms under same conditions.

. Determined rates of entering pseudodormancy in various media

Graduate Student Laboratory Technician University of South Alabama, Mobile,

AL (July 2001-December 2001)

Studied Rickettsia and Salmonella to determine applications for future use

in reducing pathogenic effects.

. Performed transformation of pBAD and UK1 chromosome with MVIA for

studying the effect of MVIA on RPOS regulation in Salmonella.

. Created repeating cassette insert from E. coli into plasmid.

. Worked with various DNA purification kits to determine most effective for

future use to obtain fastest and most accurate isolation and purification

of Rickettsia DNA

. Split L-cell lines and infected them with Rickettsia to determine

doubling time for future use in research and development process

. Developed osmotic shock protocol for Rickettsia

. Removed fragments from plasmids to determine if specific fragment was

important to erythromycin resistance.

Personal Health Care Provider Huntsville, AL (December 1992-May 1995)

Provided healthcare to parent due to severe accident, resulting injuries,

and long term recovery and rehabilitation.

. Performed open surgical wound cleaning and bandaging to prevent bacterial

infection.

. Maintained IV medications and equipment.

. Preserved sterile environment, sharps, and wastes for biohazard pickup.

. Reported to orthopedic surgeon and home healthcare nursing staff.

. Provided physical therapy assistance.

Copy Consultant Kinkos Copies, Huntsville, AL (January 1992-January 1993)

Provided clients with bound and unbound copies of documents, photo IDs,

posters, slides, and other visual aids as specified.

. Responsible for maintaining and utilizing various copiers, including

Xerox, Cannon, and blueprint machines.

. Performed maintenance and utilized laminators and binding machines.

. Created calendars, documents, and other visual aids for clients.

. Responsible for stocking supplies, ordering, and maintaining records.

. Responsible for end of shift financial reports and funds and reporting to

supervisor.

. Created photo IDs of clients and aided in creating passports.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

May 2004 American Society for Microbiologists Annual Meeting, New

Orleans, Louisiana. Poster Presenter. Presented and defended research

results on Vibrio vulnificus at the meeting. Involved in the exchange of

techniques and ideas with other researchers.

August 2004 University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama. Assembled

Vibrio vulnificus research results for publication in scientific journal

(accepted 2005, Journal of Bacteriology, publication pending, awaiting

verification of Growth Stimulatory Factor (GSF)).

Environmental/Ecologic/Microbiology Research: diverse experience

including:

. Fieldwork involving locating, identifying, and counting reptile,

amphibian, and fish species.

. Fieldwork involving locating, counting, and identifying avian species.

. Assisted professor with research on prions.

CONSULTING/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

. Volunteer at Southeastern Raptor Center to rehabilitate raptors and

other avian species to return to the wild and educate the public on

awareness of raptors and the environment (2010-current)

. Served as judge in high school science fair (2002).

. Promoted public awareness of ecology and local agricultural policies

of northern Alabama to high school students (1999).

. Biology Club (1997-1999).

AWARDS

December 2004: Nomination for best regional thesis award.

REFERENCES

References available on request.

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