Vice President Plant

EDUCATION

Alvernia University, Reading, PA

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Cumulative GPA 3.719

Graduated May 11, 2013

Magna Cum Laude

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Wet Chemistry

Titrations, distillations, extractions, pH, dilutions, pipetting

Microbiological

Gram staining, aseptic technique

Genetic

DNA amplification and cloning, gel electrophoresis, plant tissue culture

Instruments

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AA), Gas Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry

(GC-MS), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Infrared

spectroscopy (IR), Raman spectroscopy, Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-

Vis)

INTERNSHIPS AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Jonathan M. Keyes D.D.S. General Dentistry

Learned principles and practiced restorative and endodontic dentistry on

extracted teeth

Performed all duties associated with being the secretary, receptionist, and

assistant

Attained knowledge about dentistry and interaction with patients through

immersion in the dental field

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton, PA/ Alvernia University, Reading, PA

Conducted research on the post-fledging stage of the American Kestrel

(Falco sparverius)

Monitored behavior of kestrels from time of leaving the nest box until

dispersal to gain insight into the foraging behaviors, skill development,

and species interactions during the initial months of a kestrel's life

Alvernia University, Reading, PA

Measured the caffeine content in common energy drinks using High-

Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Studied the correlation between caffeine intake and bone degeneration

Schuylkill Keep It Pretty (SKIP), Pottsville, PA

SKIP is a non-profit corporation which coordinates with the Pennsylvania

Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to

increase the environmental ethic of Schuylkill County residents.

Organized and participated in county-wide cleanups

Taught environmental education and litter prevention classes to county

youth

Helped remove invasive plant species destroying the county's native habitat

Pottsville Shade Tree Commission, Pottsville, PA

Actively participated in tree pruning workshops

Spoke at Arbor Day tree blessings held in the Charles Baber Cemetery in

Pottsville, PA in 2008 and 2009

The Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville (PHA), Pottsville, PA

Collaborated with the Barefield Outdoor Recreation Complex in the planning

and planting of riparian buffers along the Schuylkill River, which runs

through the complex

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Polish Institute of the Arts and Sciences in America (PIASA), member 2010-

present

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES AND UNIVERSITY AFFILIATIONS

Alvernia University Pre-Health Care Association, Vice President 2011-2012

academic year, member 2010-2011)

Alvernia University Choir, member 2010-present

Alvernia University Environmental Club, member 2012- present

Beta Kappa Chi Science Honor Society, member 2012- present

Delta Epsilon Sigma Academic Honor Society, member 2012-present

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