William Collum

Denver, CO ~ 405-***-**** ~ o1dwez@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications – Entry level professional with 4+ years technical experience in Lab Research, Mortgage finance.

• Scientist and Financial Analyst with keen data measurement and recording habits

• 700+ hrs diverse experience in academic labs: organic chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology

• 2 yrs. professional experience as Laboratory Technician II at Denver non-profit blood center

• Excel at setting up, conducting experiments alone and within cooperative group dynamic

• Experience performing linear regression and other data plots

• Adaptable learner and intrepid communicator with honed verbal and writing skills

• Excited about renewable fuels and eager to contribute to research & development

• Optimistic and outgoing with a natural ability to get along well with others

• Lab equipment: Centrifuge, Cesium 137 Nuclear Irradiator, various bench-scale devices

• Software: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Work Experience

Laboratory Technician II, Bonfil's Blood Center 2007 to 2009

• Process whole blood donations to create various red blood cell and plasma components for medical and research purposes

• Inspect blood and blood products in accordance with rigorous QA protocol

• Irradiate blood products using Cesium 137 radiation

• Observe a wide range of procedure-specific safety and sterility protocol

• “Wash” blood products using chemical solutions and centrifuge

• Conduct scheduled maintenance/troubleshooting of large and bench scale lab equipment

• Coordinate a variety of tasks simultaneously in a team dynamic while maintaining the utmost standards of quality assurance within the controlled lab environment

• Comply with requirements of accrediting and regulatory agencies including NSA

• Navigate with calm and focus the many facets of my job including: handle biohazardous materials and blood components, operate and maintain sensitive and expensive machinery, provide customer service, provide sales support, ship, stock, purchase, maintain supply inventory and keep detailed records of every move

• Manage the entire lab by myself on a regular basis performing all above duties

• Communicate and cooperate effectively within the group dynamic of a team of 7-9

• Maintain an excellent record of quality and consistency in performance of duties

• Analyze on a regular basis operating systems to ensure maximum quality, efficiency and submit technical report to supervisor

Secondary Marketing Coordinator, Universal Lending Corp 2009 to 2011

• Price, lock loan commitments as well as monitor and process parameter changes for residential mortgage purchase and refinance loan commitments at average rate of $75 million per month with major investor companies including Bank of America, Wells Fargo and GMAC

• Analyze loan data to match borrower qualifications and needs to specific loan product parameters to determine initial program and product eligibility

• Maintain data integrity by process of final commitment field reviews in company’s Loan Origination Database

• Utilize customer service and communication skills when assisting brokers, loan originators, and underwriters in tailoring loan files to their needs and those of the borrower

• Cooperate with accounting department to cross check loans and approve funding

• Create, organize and participate in an annual foot-race encouraging friendly competition and team-building

Education – CU Denver: B.S. in Biology with Astrophysics minor

• Extensive Lab Coursework including Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Biology, Ecology, Plant and Animal Biology, Cell Biology, Mycology

• Biology/Astronomy curriculum involved 720+ hours laboratory experience prior to graduation

• Experience with Microbial Isolation Methodology involving bacteria and fungi

• In upper division Urban Ecology class, researched and conducted a comprehensive survey of avian species across an urban to rural gradient in and around Denver

• In upper division Animal Behavior class, researched and proposed grant aimed at better understanding the chemosensory mechanisms of Ants

• Proficient in conversational Spanish

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