MICHELLE A. EVANS
Chicago, IL 60614
CELL: 248-***-****
E-MAIL: **********@*****.***
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI - 2006-2010
WORK EXPERIENCE:
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH, Lansing, MI:
October 2012 - Present
Laboratory Scientist position. In charge of the grant-funded
research to determine if the newly designed clinical assay for
the genetic mutation for Spinal Muscular Atrophy will work in a
Newborn Screening Laboratory. Includes working as a Technician
in the Newborn Screening Laboratory occasionally.
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH, Lansing, MI:
April 2011 - September 2012
Laboratory Technician position. Testing of newborn blood
specimens for inborn errors of metabolism, including
galactosemia, sickle cell disease and other hemoglobinopathies,
biotinidase deficiency, aminoacidopathies, organic acidemias,
fatty acid oxidation disorders and other genetic conditions as
mandated by Michigan law and accepted medical practice.
THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE, Farmington Hills, Michigan:
February 2011 - April 2011
Assistant Preschool teacher. Helped the lead teacher with
students, aging from 4 to 5, by teaching and taking care of the
students during the day.
NANNY, Lansing, Michigan: February 2009 - December 2010
Watched over and took care of a 5 year old child.
METROPOLIS OF DETROIT SUMMER CAMP, Rose City, Michigan: June
2010-August 2010
Health Director at an over night camp. Distributed medications
to campers and took care of sick campers.
DTN MANAGEMENT, East Lansing, Michigan: September 2008 -
November 2008
Leasing Agent for DTN Management. Answered phone calls, worked
the front desk, and gave tours to future residents.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
REAL BREAK, GUATEMALA: March 7 - 14, 2009 and March 6 - 13, 2010
Assisted with re-painting the cafeteria and playground equipment
to improve their living arrangements at the orphanage Hogar
Rafael Ayau. Spent time with the children and the nuns who lived
there.
LANSING RESCUE MISSION, Lansing, Michigan: 2007 - 2009
Watched and played with the children while their mothers
participated in a bible study.
BORTS, West Bloomfield, Michigan: June 28, 2008
Sat with the retirement home residents and kept them company by
talking and playing games with them.
REAL BREAK, EL SALVADOR: March 1 - 8, 2008
Helped out at the orphanage Hogar de San Cristob l. Tiled a new
sidewalk and spent time with the children.
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD, East Lansing, Michigan: April 26, 2007
Proctored the students taking exams during the Science Olympiad.
MEMBERSHIP:
ASCP MEMBER, November 2012 - Present
The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is the
world's largest professional membership organization for
pathologists and laboratory professionals.
MODERN GREEK CLUB, East Lansing, Michigan: August 2008 - Present
Active member in the club. We organize events and have Greek
dance performances.
BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY DIAGNOSTICS STUDENT ASSOCIATION (BLDSA),
East Lansing, Michigan: August 2008 - Present
Active member in the BLDSA club. This group is for all
Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics majors including Medical
Technology to meet new people and get involved in the community.
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (OCF), East Lansing, Michigan:
August 2006 - Present
Secretary in 2007-2008, Treasurer in 2008-2009, currently active
member. Organization that invite speakers to lecture, volunteer
in the community and participate in activities such as Real
Break.
CERTIFICATES AND CERTIFICATION:
Certification eligible - Molecular Biology ASCP
Molecular Laboratory Diagnostics Certificate through Michigan
State University - May 2013
Formal Recognition "Team Accomplishment" from Newborn Screening
Laboratory, Jan 23, 2012
Certificate of Participation for Artel pipetting Olympics, April
24-30, 2011
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Molecular diagnostics skills including PCR and Melting-curve
analysis. Mass Spectrometry, Iso-Electric Focusing, High
Performance Liquid Chromatography, Time-Resolved
Fluoroimmunoassay, and Enzyme Immunoassay. Detail oriented, good
leadership skills, punctual, hard-working, good organization
skills.
REFRENCES:
Available upon request