Objective: In search of an entry level position to gain experience in a laboratory setting or to conduct biochemical or pharmaceutical based research.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Kennesaw State University, GA December 2011- December 2013

Associate in Pre-pharmacy, Georgia Perimeter College, GA August 2008-December 2011

Relevant Course Work

Cell Biology, Quantitative Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Genetics, Biochemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Methods in Nucleic Acids and Protein Biochemistry.

Skills

Laboratory/ Computer Skills

Proficient in HPLC, LC/MS, GC/MS, NMR, FTIR, Wet Chemistry, GLP, PCR (Thermocycler) Techniques, Gel Electrophoresis, Recombination of DNA Techniques, DNA, RNA and Protein Purification, Drug Metabolism Studies, Competent cell transformation, Northern, Western and Southern Blotting.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Scifinder, and ChemDraw.

Research Experience January 2013- December 2013

Research Advisor: Dr. Huggins Msimanga

Analyzed multiple energy drinks for caffeine and caffeine derivative content using UV/Vis spectroscopy.

Performed silica gel column chromatography to purify components of the energy drinks for HPLC.

Prepared various customized mobile phases for HPLC experiments.

Carried out FTIR examination of energy drink samples for spectra overlay and outlying peak identification.

Performed a poster presentation on the project at the Peach State Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Fall Symposium & Research Conference.

Campus Involvement

Vice President, National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE), Kennesaw State University August 2012- December 2013

Arranged the monthly meetings as well as the topics of discussion.

Organized events to promote the involvement of minorities in the various science professions.

Held several tutoring session to college and grade school students.

Job Experience

Pharmacy Technician, CVS Pharmacy, Powder Springs, GA July 2010 – May 2014

Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.

Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.

Price and file prescriptions that have been filled.

Prepare and process medical insurance claim forms and records.

Mix pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.

Following patient’s HIPPA regulations.

Patient Safety Technician, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA June 2013- Present

Monitor and ensure the safety of patients who are incapable of being left alone.

Assist patients with many tasks that they cannot do for themselves while they were in the hospital.

Encounter all types of patients from elders with dementia to kids with severe burns.

Other Skills

Leadership, data management, literature reviews, project design, self-management, quality control, technical writing, customer service, quantitative and qualitative research.

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