Stuart Cameron’s Current Resume [.PDF File]

STUART A. CAMERON

*** **** ****** ** ************, NC 28314 Home: 910-***-**** Cell: 910-***-**** E-mail: abqreq@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To obtain a career opportunity, where my education and experience may be utilized in an environment to serve humanity.

EDUCATION

Bachelors Of Science Degree Biology Minor: Chemistry Fayetteville State University

NIH s Minority Biomedical Research Support Biotech Internship Fayetteville State University

Program for Minority Advancement for Biomolecular Sciences Biotech Internship UNC @ Chapel Hill

Science Enrichment Preparation Program Science Internship UNC @ Chapel Hill

COMPUTER SKILLS

Consed (for SNP Analysis) Win KQCL (Ver.1.11) XP & Mac OS X PCs & Macs

Laboratory Information Management Systems Excel Word PowerPoint Exchange Internet Explorer

Trackwise Investigation Software [For CAPA Investigations] Applied Biosystems Apps:[Autoscore Program, Data Collection Software (v.1.1& 2.0), Gene scan]

LABORATORY TECHNIQUES PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Bioburden Biological Indicator Testing Antibiotic susceptibility Product Testing Scheduled Staff For Production Filling Runs CPR Certified

Viable/Non-viable Particulate Monitoring VitecK Mico ID Testing Colony Counting Review / Creation / Revision Of Protocols Managerial Training

Plate Reading Micro Limit Testing Gram staining RCS Calibration & Pippetter Calibration Reviewed Bach Records for Completeness GMP/GLP Knowledge

Antimicrobial Effectiveness Testing Air & Surface Testing Aseptic Technique Reviewed & Interviewed candidates Reviewed Worker s Wkly hours

Sterile Gowning Streak plate Pour plate Methods Media & Reagent Preparation QC Records Review Validations Microbiological & CAPA Investigations

Basic Cell Culturing Pipette / Micropipette Techniques Endotoxin testing: LAL/ KQCL CFR Knowledge: Biologics, Electronic Data, Medical Devices

Environmental Monitoring GC analysis petrochemical analysis inorganic testing

BIOTECHNOLOGY TECHNIQUES

Plasmid Purification Chemical Calculations Southern, Northern, & Western Blot Analysis Lac-z Alpha Complementation Assay

Animal Dissections Sequencing reactions PCR

Gel Preparation DNA Sequencing Research Methodology Analysis [Microscopy methods] (Differential Interference Contrast

DNA Isolation Restriction Mapping Phage Genomic Library Screening (DIC), Transmitted Light, Darkfield, Phase Contrast,

Gel / Electrophoresis Immunofluorescence Staining SDS polyacrylamide Electrophoresis Polarization, Dissecting, Compound)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Production Clerk [Contract] July 2010 August 2010

Express Employment Professionals Fayetteville, NC [Assignment: Maidenform, Hope Mills, NC]

I assist in the daily operations of the inventory department via the following responsibilities:

Process returned garments back into corporate inventory (Scan & package).

Print inventory reports to accompany interdepartmental and out going shipments.

Transfer corporate merchandise between various departments and or company annexes.

Creation of computer generated labels for garment boxes

Software: DCMS 4 & Windows XP,

Equipment utilized: PC, Bar Code Scanner

In-Store Marketing Representative [Part-Time] January 2010 April 2010

News America Marketing Wilton, CT [Assignment Area: Fayetteville, NC]

Responsibilities:

Tasks ranged from secret shopping, to placing instant-rebate stickers, and to full-scale resets.

Changed ads on shopping carts and installed/maintained brackets in assigned stores.

Set up coupon machines, shelf ads, banners and floor ads in grocery and drug stores.

Mass merchandised stores for company clients and maintaining those ads for a 4-week period.

All field data was recorded and uploaded to corporate website via the Internet from the company issued Windows XP laptop.

Brand Ambassador / Assisted Sales Representative [Seasonal] December 2009

Mosaic Sales Solutions

Irving, TX [Event Site: Fayetteville, NC]

Educated business & customers on Kodak imaging product lines via demonstrations to create good customer relations, increase sales, and build

brand recognition.

Visited each business in territory based on client s defined frequency via personal vehicle (drive time & mileage included)

Performed informal / formal trainings with business personnel on client's brand and product line [features & benefits]

Provided sales & product presentation [both individual and group] to educate customers on client's brand and product line

Built relationships with all levels of store sales associates and management

Incorporated "assisted selling" techniques to drive product sales during busy peak business hours

Maintained demonstration units & current point of sale materials

Completed on-line reports in a timely & accurate manner via home office windows XP pc

Mastered client s consumer digital imaging product line information

Merchandising of retail product

Brand Ambassador [Contract Seasonal] September 2009

Event Pro Strategies Scottsdale, AZ

Event: 2009 Army "Strength In Action" Tour Zone [Sacramento, CA: CA State Fair] [http://www.goarmy.com/events/siat/index.jsp]

Assisted the United States Army in presenting their Interactive experience by greeting & performing event registration utilizing radio frequency ID

devices to measure event dynamics & public interest.

Preformed trained & operated:

Apatche Helicopter Simulators Attack / Combat simulators Rock climbing wall

Packbots: [http://www.irobot.com/sp.cfm?pageid=171 ][http://www.irobot.com/sp.cfm?pageid=137],

Guitar Hero performances [http://hub.guitarhero.com/learn]

Brand Ambassador [Contract Seasonal] August 2009

Fusion Event Staffing Rosewell, GA

Event: 2009 Trojan Tour [2009 Vans Warped Tour Marysville, CA]

Ran a Trivia Game show, where the general public participated by answering questions discussing behaviors and current statistical information

with regards to safe sex practices.

Assisted with client greeting & sampling distribution of Trojan condoms.

Hand Scoring Test Evaluator [Seasonal] March 2009 - April 2009

Superior Staffing Services Sacramento, CA

Performed standardized test evaluation for grades K-12 through the following:

Operated a standard personal computer to view and assign scores to scanned K-12 student responses for various assessments

Utilized established scoring guidelines (rubrics) for reading and assigning scores to open-ended assessment essays, graphs, and diagram

tests for: Science

Technical Support Personnel October 2008 - November 2008

Volt Technical Resources Sacramento, CA

Received Tier I help desk calls from customers to assist with an array of issues through the following:

Logged trouble tickets and technical outages into the ticketing system

Documented, tracked, and monitored problems to ensure a timely resolution

Received and responded to Tier I Help Desk calls for technical support for Apple's Desktop Hardware / Software

Provided problem research, identification, and resolution, or escalated problems to appropriate next level of support as appropriate

Data Systems Manager [LIMS Analyst]

On Assignment White Plains, NY [Assignment: Barr Labs Pomona, NY] January 2008 May 2008

A team and I collaborated with Quality Operations [QC Chemistry / Microbiology labs] and R& D to create, optimize, & advance the implementation of LIMS

(Laboratory Information Management Systems) to document laboratory data so that the drug production process could be traceable from the beginning of drug

production to product end release. {Electronic Notebooks}

* Created complex LIMS configuration templates

* Converted user requirement specifications to a detailed design specification, & submitted LIMS change control requests

* Reviewed company documentation [SOPs, SPECs, batch sheets, manufacturing records, and etc] to assess LIMS impact, as per end user requirements

Hand Scoring Test Evaluator [Seasonal] March 2007 April 2007 & May 2007 June 2007

Kelly Services & CTB/McGraw-Hill, Mather, CA

Performed standardized test evaluation for grades K-12 through the following:

Operated a standard personal computer to view and assign scores to scanned K-12 student responses for various assessments

Utilized established scoring guidelines (rubrics) for reading and assigning scores to open-ended assessment essays, graphs, and diagram tests for:

Reading and language arts Mathematics Science Social studies

Microbiologist August 2007 September 2007

On Assignment Sacramento, CA [Assignment: Dey Labs Napa, CA]

Pharmaceutical Environmental Monitoring was performed to assure / maintain drug production sterility requirements.

* Follows all laboratory safety and housekeeping procedures * Prepares vials for media fill inspection qualification

* Performed product release testing for: finished product, raw material, & clean utilities * Performs & supports EM of the aseptic processing areas

* Performs laboratory support activities * Examines microbiological test samples

* IDs microbial isolates using gram stain, biochemical tests, & automated ID systems * Reviews EM, clean utilities, & microbial performance ID data

* Compiles, organizes and reviews aseptic processing validation documentation * Entered EM data into a trend analysis spreadsheet

* Documents all activities according to cGMPs * Documents non-conformance activities using Trackwise software

* Performed method validation & non-routine testing as per protocol * Prepares summaries of validation and special testing data

* Records & compares results to alert & action levels or specification limits as per SOPs * Enumerates colony forming units

* Performed data review for completeness, accuracy, & conformance to SOPs & cGMPs

QC Lab Technician III [Temporary] February 2006 April 2006

Kelly Scientific, Suisun, CA [Assignment: Valero Energy Company, Benicia, CA]

Performed Gas chromatography, petrochemical and inorganic test analysis on in-process oil production samples with a high degree of precision

and accuracy to assure the proper product formulation.

[Tested] Fuels: (CARB [California Air Resources Board] gasoline, diesel, & jet fuel) Gases: Propane & Butane Oils: fuel oil & residual oil

QC Regression Test Developer [Temporary] October 2006 February 2007

PDS Technical Dallas, TX [Assignment: Diebold Data Information Management Systems, Roseville, CA]

Updated, validated, performed, and automated User Acceptance Tests prior to creating executables for self-operated computer voter

registration / ballot box Kiosks. Familiarity with the following:

* Test Complete 4 C# programming language * Knowledge of QC testing procedures * High proficiency with computers & office applications

SES Specialist Tutor [Contract] November 2006 January 2007

Total Education Solutions, Sacramento, CA

Provided 1-on-1 / Group tutoring for students with ADD in math, science, and reading, while implementing diaphragmic breathing techniques &

NIMH ADD/ADHD publication data to assist with assessment, tutoring, focus, memory, & attention.

Relocation / Job Hunting / Self Employment December 2004 November 2006

QC Supervisor I August 2003 December 2004

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Pearl River, NY

Supervision, scheduling, interviewing, & pharmaceutical EM was performed to maintain drug production sterility

requirements:

* Verifed & approved EM results * Prepared & carried out production investigations * Completed corporate managerial training

* Instituted change controls as needed * Performed site audits within the aseptic filling areas * Identified, provided, & documented all training needs

* Completed corporate managerial training * Revised training departmental curriculum as needed * Attended all departmental & divisional Safety meeting

* Incorporated safety concerns into SOPs * Performed OJT qualification training to develop EM analysts as per current SOPs

* Trained staff on safety issues maintaining accident free areas and LIMS systems

Personal Trainer Trainee January - December 2004

Bally Total Fitness, Nanuet, NY

Educated clients on the proper stretching, weight lifting, exercises, breathing techniques, and nutrition to aid in weight loss or strength

conditioning. In addition, I collaborated with patient(s) and family members on safe ways for transitioning from hospital-based fitness programs

to safe and effective home based programs.

QO Microbiologist November 2002 March 2003

Aerotek, Meriden, CT [Assignment: Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Groton, CT]

Pharmaceutical EM was performed to assure/maintain drug production sterility requirements:

* Environmental Monitoring * Bacterial Endotoxin Testing (LAL Method)

* Plate Reading of production water test samples * Collection and testing of in-process and purified process water

* Product testing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients & drug substances * Evaluated microorganisim identification data via Viatek system

Sequencing Electrophoresis Supervisor June 2000 August 2002

Genaissance Pharmaceuticals, New Haven, CT

I managed daily operations of an automated DNA sequencing laboratory by:

Troubleshooting basic DNA sequencing chemistry and DNA analyzer machine problems

Identifying and correcting ABI 3700 DNA Analyzer performance problems

Ensuring all DNA analyzers are maintained and are operating at full capacity

Interacting with applied biosystems support staff to make sure that the analyzers are promptly and properly repaired.

Operating DNA analyzers when necessary to maintain production

Interviewing and reference checking of potential new employees

New employee training and continued education of current employees

Supervision of sequencing employees [performance monitoring, scheduling, and disciplinary actions]

Functioned as a DNA sequencing technology marketing representative to prospective investors

Performed SNP analysis using Consed software

Ensured trace data was forwarded to the analysis database

Completed corporate managerial training

Assistant QA Biologist December 1998 May 2000

Bayer Corporation, Clayton, NC

Pharmaceutical EM was performed to assure / maintain drug production sterility requirements.

* Plate reading of Fillroom EM Samples * Product Testing *RCS Calibration * Performed Air & Surface Bioburden Testing

* Pipetter Calibration * Compressed Air Sampling * LIMS Data entry * Steam Collection * WFI samples were sterile filtered

* Bacterial Endotoxin Testing * Water sampling equipment Prep * Sterile Gowning * Non-viable Particulate Monitoring

* Collection / testing of Water For Injection * Biological Indicators Testing * Non-viable Particulate Monitoring

* Assisted the supervisor in new staff training in the areas of microbiology resting [in lab & production] & LIMS

* Documentation of 72-hour microbial WFI studies

Aseptic Water Sampling Technician March 1998 December 1998

Belcan Corporation, Raleigh, NC [Assignment: Bayer Corporation Clayton, NC]

I performed aseptic water sampling within controlled drug production environment to assure microbe-free water systems.

Responsible for the following daily activities:

Preparation of water sampling equipment

Sterile Gowning

Collection and testing of WFI (Water For Injection) from a sterile manufacturing environment

Daily Logbook documentation of 72-hour microbial WFI studies

Sterile filtration of collected WFI samples to be plated on Tryptic Soy Agar

Whole EM staff was responsible for their own training with the supervisor.

Laboratory Technician [Temporary] August 1997 - January 1998

Tech Specialists RTP, NC [Assignment Novartis Biotechnology, Research Triangle Park, NC]

Supported an Automated DNA Sequencing Laboratory to acquire genetic data for Novartis corporate projects. [See Molecular Biology Section]

Research Assistant January 1994 - May 1996

Fayetteville State University s Biomedical Research Program (BRP), Fayetteville, NC

Through NIH's MBRS Program, I conducted genetic research where data was collected, organized, recorded, & evaluated on the project:

Mutational Analysis of Mn2+ Induced Errors During in vitro DNA Synthesis.

Presented research at undergraduate research symposiums, where I was conveying the work to both laymen individuals & science professionals.

Created poster presentations for the undergraduate research symposiums

Performed Internet searches for information pertaining to my research

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