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