Joseph Andrew Kostura

**** *** **** ******* ***** Hillsborough, NC 919-***-**** ab0x6j@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

I am a graduate with a BA in English and a concentration in professional writing. I have writing

experience in multiple fields including pharmaceuticals, hospital regulatory affairs, software, and

websites. I have developed good analytical and communication skills, and I am capable of

identifying critical concepts. I have also developed a proven ability to work in a team or group

setting as well as individually to complete projects in a concise and timely manner.

Objective

Seeking a challenging technical or regulatory writing position in a clinical, hospital,

pharmaceutical, or technology based setting.

Education

Appalachian State University Graduated: May

2013

Boone, NC

Bachelor of Arts in English

Concentration: Professional Writing

Minor in Biology

Internship/Writing Experience

TransTech Pharma 2009-

2013 High

Point, NC

Summer Intern

• Organized and stored company compounds

• Grew and managed cell and tissue cultures

• Developed and performed analytical tests in support of Receptor for Advanced Glycation

Endproducts (therapeutic).

• Wrote abstracts of company scientific work for business related publications and

presentations at national meetings (Also viewed by the FDA, National Institute of Health

and American Heart Association)

• Wrote protocols for healthy human blood cell leukopaks (Now in IND filing for FDA)

Watauga Medical Center Summer

2012

Boone, NC

• Edited, re-wrote, updated, prepared and facilitated further research for the Radiology

Department’s Policy and Procedures Manual for the review of the Joint Commission

ECR Software Corporation Spring

2012

Boone, NC

• Member of a team that conducted usability testing for a new kiosk touchscreen software

• Contributed to the, writing, editing, and formatting usability test report

International Music Coalition Website Fall

2011

Boone, NC

• Performed website usability test for user navigation

• Contributed to usability test report

Related Course Work

Technical Writing Courses • Botany

• Introduction to Professional Writing • Zoology

• Business Writing • Human Genetics

• Technical Writing • Developmental Genetics

• Seminar in Professional Writing • Cell Biology

Biology Courses

Clubs and Organizations

Trout Unlimited: A conservation organization aimed toward the restoration and preservation of cold

water species such as trout and salmon.

• Attended Rivercourse: an educational camp aimed to promote an active lifestyle through

activities such as fly fishing as well a teaching the fundamental aspects of conservation

practices.

• Attended annual Haw River clean ups

Appalachian State Fly Fishing Club: A club aimed to teach and share the sport of fly fishing with

novices and experts alike. Fly fishing is an activity that requires both practice as well as patience to

be considered a competent angler.

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