Sherrie Valarie Bain

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Palm Springs, FL 33461

fgdej7@r.postjobfree.com

Home Phone: 727-***-****

Cell phone: 863-***-****

An accomplished Microbiologist, with expertise in Molecular Genetics, Marine, and Environmental Microbiology research techniques. Proven ability to conduct award-winning research and develop comprehensive training manuals for use in Bio-safety Level 2 research laboratories, quality assurance laboratories, for industrial companies, as well as for off-site environmental field research standards and protocols. Solid experience creating strategies and protocols that enhance research methodology and practices both at the basic research and industrial level. Demonstrated success in leadership roles to facilitate the development of organizations during periods of tremendous growth. Possess diverse scientific experience in big industry as well as smaller basic research and academic settings. Extensive mentoring and classroom experience teaching various scientific courses to elementary through undergraduate level students. Published author with articles in scientific research journals that contribute to the advancement of basic scientific knowledge as well as large environmental problem resolution. Strong management and leadership skills, with ability to motivate professionals and maximize levels of productivity. Excellent communicator, volunteering with various Public Health and Social Justice advocacy agencies and non-profit organizations.

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Bioinformatics Technology Laboratory Management Environmental Assessment

Client Services Operations Management Project Management

Molecular Genetics Organizational Development Oracle Proficient

Networking Relationship Development Process Improvement

Training/Mentoring Team Leadership Sales/Marketing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• (2009 – Present) Scientific Journal Reviewer, International of Medicine & International Journal of Microbiology

Review scientific journal articles submitted for publication in international research journals

• (2009 – Present) Founder, & Author, Bada Bain Children’s Books

Provide innovative reading modules for children. My books are adventure based learning modules that teach kids about very important health-related topics that are often difficult to explain to a child. The goal is to make learning memorable through creative picture books.

• (2010 – Present) Freelance Infections Disease/Children’s Health & Education Writer, Examiner News

Write articles relevant to various infectious disease and health education topics

• (2010 – Present) Adjunct Instructor, Keiser University

Microbiology, Biology and Advanced Biology course instructor

• (2008-2009) Lab Technician IV 3rd Shift, Test Lab, Yankee Candle International

Responsible for all aspects of supervision of Lab Tech I-III in the Quality Assurance and Testing Laboratory. Product Testing, Quality Assurance, Research & Development

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• (2007-2009) Research Associate, The College of the Bahamas Marine and Environmental Studies Institute (COB-MESI), Nassau, Bahamas

Compilation of Annual Report for COB’s Poultry Research Unit (COB-PRU)

Development of proposal for implementation of a Level II Bio-safety (BSL-2) laboratory at the PRU

Development of lab safety manual and protocol for testing of poultry for Avian Influenza (AI)

• (2007-2008) Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant Microbiology. Department of Microbiology UMass, Amherst

Instructor of Medical Microbiology laboratory course for nursing majors

• (2006-2007) Campaigns Coordinator, Graduate Employee Organization (GEO), UMass, Amherst

Organized various events to engage and inform GEO membership about relevant issues and to facilitate dialog and collaborations with other university and non-university organizations. Co-Chair Organizing Committee and Chair, Women’s Caucus Committee, Web-site maintenance, filing and database maintenance

• (2004-2005) Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant Microbiology. Department of Microbiology UMass, Amherst

Instructor of Medical Microbiology Laboratory course to nursing majors

• (2005-2005) Research Assistant Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, UMass Amherst

Water quality sample collection and database maintenance for the Blackstone River, (MA) project

• (2002-2004) Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant, Department of Biology Texas A&M University

Instructor of General Microbiology laboratory courses for Microbiology/Biology majors

• (2001-2002) Biological/Medical Sales Associate, Atlanta Biological, Norcross, GA

Sales associate for a biotech company that specialized in the production and supply of reagents for use in medical research laboratories and facilities

• (2001-2001) Science Teacher-Nature’s Classroom, Charlton, MA

Science educator for visiting elementary and high school students in a non-traditional environmental education-based program. Classes taught included: Physiology, Ecology, and Soap-making

• (2000-2001) Fisheries Biologist Johnson Controls, Inc/National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Islands Office Honolulu, Hawaii

Biological auditor working onboard commercial long-line fishing vessels to monitor fishing activity for protected species by-catch, collection of biological specimen, and tagging and release of endangered species

• (2000-2000) Florida Aquarium Pathology Intern Tampa, Florida

Research assistant in the quarantined area monitoring aquarium residents under quarantine, performing necropsies and preparation of tissue samples for histological analyses as well as routine water quality analysis

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EDUCATION

• Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Master of Science in Microbiology

• University of Tampa, Tampa, FL

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Publications

Bain, Sherrie. Human Impact and the Marine Environment in the Bahamas. Bahamas Journal of Science.Vol. 8 No.1 November, 2000.

Bain, Sherrie. The Bahamas: Land of the Seminole, Isle of the Forgotten Stallions. Texas A&M Global Peek magazine, February, 2004.

Bain, Sherrie. An unknown regulator affects cell division and the timing of entry into stationary phase in Escherichia coli (Master of Science Thesis-Texas A&M, May, 2005).

Bain, Sherrie. From Deep Sea To Deep Space: Life In Hydrothermal Vent Communities. Metavue Corporation Publication, 2007.

Bain, Sherrie. A Difficult Truth in Sub-Saharan Africa. UMass, Amherst Daily Collegian on April 29, 2008.

Sullivan-Sealey, K, R.J. Taylor, P. G. Johnson and S. Bain. 2007 Annual Report Poultry Research Unit 2006-2007. Marine and Environmental Studies Institute Technical Report 07-01:46pp.

Bain, Sherrie. Deletion of Pol IA alleles increases sensitivity to hydrogen peroxide in the parasitic protozoan Trypanosoma brucei. African Journal of Microbiology Research, Vol. 3 No. October 2009.

Deborah A. Siegele, Sherrie Bain, and Weimin Mao. Mutations in the flhD gene of Escherichia coli K-12 do not cause the reported effect on cell division. FEMS Microbiol Lett. 2010 Aug 1;309(1):94-9. Epub 2010 May 20.

Bain, Sherrie. The Really, Really Big Book Series Volume I: The Shadow Maker (2010).

Bain, Sherrie. Presenting: The Virus Invader. Amazon.com press (2011)

Selected News Article Series (An updated list of news articles may be found

at: http://badabain.webstarts.com/news_and_updates.html)

Bedbugs at schools

Dealing with bullies

Dealing with bullies part II

Dealing with bullies part III: a mother's pain

Fighting childhood obesity and Type-2 Diabetes through educational intervention

Helping children to manage juvenile diabetes in school

Perry Barber: a baseball love story

Finding the right education program for a kids who are interested in sports careers

Perry Barber: taking the road less traveled

Career advice from professional female umpire, Perry Barber

World AIDS Day: the power of students to make a difference

Waiting for the dream to become a reality

Childhood vaccinations and autism: myths and misinformation

Black History Month: honoring legacies and bridging gaps through education

Keeping the wolves at bay: internet dangers and your children

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Awards

Honorable Mention Future Faculty Research Grant Application (2008)

Myron Jacobs Foreman Trust Scholarship (1997-2008)

SACNAS Oral Presentation Award (2005)

Gordon Research Conference in Genetic Toxicology Travel Award Recipient (2005)

The Environmental Protection/American Indian Science and Engineering Society Scholarship (2000)

University of Tampa International Student Fellowship (1999)

Mangrove Cay High School Valedictorian and ID McPhee Most Outstanding Student Award (1995)

Affiliations

AIDS Foundation of The Bahamas, Grants and Procurement Liaison (2009-present)

Research Article Reviewer, Academic Journals (2009-2010)

Partners in Health/FACE AIDS UMass Student Chapter Coordinator (2007-2009)

Children International Sponsor (2006 – 2008)

Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) Near-Peer Mentor, UMASS, Amherst (2005-2006)

Microbiology Graduate Student Group, UMass, Amherst (2004-present)

Madison Who’s Who Member (2005-2008)

College of The Bahamas Alumni Association Member (2007-present)

The University of Tampa Alumni Association (2000-Present)

Horizons For the Homeless Volunteer (2005-2008)

American Indian Science & Engineering Society National & New England Chapter Member (1999-present)

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Mentor (2003-2004)

American Society of Microbiology International Scientific Mentor (2007)

Women’s Health Project Making Choices Workshop Facilitator (UMass) (2005-2006)

Volunteer, Franklin Medical Center, Emergency Department (2005)

Caribbean Students Association, Texas A&M University (2002-2004)

Graduate Student Council Representative-International

Graduate Students Association-Texas A&M University (2003-2004)

Texas Science Olympiad Judge (Texas A&M University) (2002-2004)

Bahamas Association for the Physically Disabled Volunteer (1995-1996)

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