EDUCATION

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

BS with Honors, Biochemistry, May 2013

University Honors (5 semesters)

Granted to students taking 14 or more credits and earning above a 3.5 grade point average

Trevor and Judy Angood Scholarship- 2013

Granted to an outstanding member of the Michigan Marching Band

Elks Club Regional Scholarship- 2009

Competitive merit college scholarship granted to a local high school senior.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

CAYMAN CHEMICAL, ANN ARBOR, MI

July 2013- May 2014

ELISA Laboratory Assistant

Assisted in the production of various kit components of ELISA kits in cost effective and scientifically

sound methods

Performed several different product development studies, including stability studies and effectiveness of

different kit components

Responsible for scientifically accurate record keeping and production write-ups

RAMAMOORTHY LAB, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF

CHEMISTRY, ANN ARBOR, MI

February 2012- May 2013

Student Researcher

Conducted research on IAPP Peptides

Incorporated research into senior honors thesis entitled, “The Inhibitive Effects of 5 Dietary Compounds

on IAPP Fibril Formation”

Gained proficiency with fluorescence assays, NMR

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN CAMPUS INFORMATION CENTER, ANN ARBOR, MI

June 2012- May 2013

Information Assistant

Operated the information desk at two of the university facilities

Addressed visitor questions and assisted with building and event management

Contributed to Blue Prints Campus Information Blog, a blog about student life at the University

MEIJER CORPORATION, ANN ARBOR, MI

May-Aug 2012

Store Clerk

Independently operated all aspects of the garden department, including plant care, customer service,

cleaning and stocking

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BEAUMONT HEALTH SYSTEM, ROYAL OAK, MI

May 2010- Aug 2010 and May 2011- Aug 2011

Student Clinical Researcher in Radiation Oncology

Performed data entry and statistical analysis on several different clinical research projects concerning the

treatment of prostate, renal, and breast cancer

Gained experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, MATLAB, and SPSS

ACTIVITIES

Michigan Marching Band (2009-2013)

Member of the Fanfare Band (2011-2013), comprised of the top three chairs of each section of the MMB

Concert and University Bands (2009-2013)

Michigan Pops Jazz Band (2010-2013)

Publicity Chair (2012-2013)

Tau Beta Sigma, the Honorary Band Sorority (2010-2013)

Chair, Communications Committee (2011-2012) / Chair, Game day Committee (2012-2013)

Volunteered with local organizations to promote music awareness and appreciation in the community

Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan (2012-2013)

Organized and led a team of student volunteers as part of the Dance Marathon charity organization

Volunteered at pediatric rehabilitation therapies run by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital

Humane Society of Huron Valley (2013-2014)

Volunteered with various aspects with running the shelter, including laundry, dog walking and assistance

with charity events

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MORGAN BRISSE

(248) 756- 6146 acew42@r.postjobfree.com

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