Customer Service Administrative Assistant
Resume:
Diana Liz Laureano Córdova
Hc ** Box ***** San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico 00754
Email: ***********@*****.*** or **********@*****.***
Professional Objective
Obtain a position where I can develop my abilities and apply my experiences for the benefit of the
company and myself.
Education
Universidad Del Turabo Gurabo, PR
BS in Biology 2005-2009
GPA 3.31
Professional Organizations
American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
Association of Microbiologists of Puerto Rico
Research Experiences
Universidad Del Turabo Gurabo, PR
Undergraduate Research May 09-Dic 09
“Neotropical Island Biogeography for Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria”
Work Experience
Universidad Del Turabo Gurabo, PR
Project Coordinator Nov 12 – Jul 13
Responsible for coordinating the activities of the Apprentices Program
Plan and conduct training sessions for laboratory practical research tasks, subject to free
time students
Organize workshops, conferences and seminars for technical and vocational training for
students include, guide and supervise students in the research project
Channeling the preparation and initial review of abstracts, posters and presentations for
research forums.
Assists in managing the budget allocated to the project
Facilitate logistics for participation in scientific forums (payment transactions for
transportation, registration, etc.)
Participate in meetings and activities, both teaching and administrative measures related
to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Apprentices Program.
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Compose and send information communicated to students and teachers. Continue
spreading the JEI (Jornadas Estudiantiles en Investigacíon) via email, social networks and
other means.
Prepare progress reports and statistics Apprentice Program
Gather information on the development of students to document project contributions.
Universidad Del Turabo Gurabo, PR
Administrative Assistant Oct 11- Sep 12
Clerical support in answering phones, coordinating meetings, calendars and agendas,
management, playback and archiving of documents.
Organization of conference-type events, seminars, symposia and workshops, under the
supervision of the PI.
Management proposals generate documents for administrative actions (such as travel
process, change reports, contracts, purchasing, quoting, "encumbrances" transfers,
stipends and other applicable to class).
Assists in budget management and the preparation of reports, presentations and / or
proposals.
Supervise junior staff in the office
Data management for relevant assessment exercises and articles for publication on the
web.
Universidad del Turabo Feb 2010 – Aug 2011
Research Assistant Gurabo, PR
Research Laboratory
Research: ” Neotropical Island Biogeography for Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria”
Mangrove sediment analysis by molecular techniques (PCR, TRFLP etc) using a specific
molecular gene for sulfate-reducing bacteria.
Stocking common solutions and reagents.
Use of common laboratory equipment such as an autoclave, centrifuge, incubator, shaker,
hood, thermal cyclers, electrophoresis equipment, and a genetic analyzer by Applied
Biosystems.
Knowledge of laboratory safety measures.
Perform DNA Extractions using DNA MoBio Soil DNA Kit.
Electrophoresis and staining with ethidium bromide.
Amplify DNA by Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR).
Perform Terminal Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (TRFLP) Genetic Analysis
on environmental DNA Samples.
Collaboration and training of doctoral, graduate and undergraduate students.
Laboratory meeting coordinator of research group.
Acting intern-Interdisciplinary Research Institute in the Puerto Rico Energy Center
Technical Committee.
Participation in scientific dissemination event.
To take inventory, make quotations and purchases of research materials.
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Assist the scientific project Director.
Universidad del Turabo Feb 2010
International Design School Gurabo, PR
Register Students’ Courses Assistant
Universidad del Turabo Aug 2006-Dec 2009
Work/Study Gurabo, PR
Science and Technology School
Assistant Office
Customer service.
Attending telephone calls.
Orienting students in registering courses in the area of Sciences.
Register students’ courses in the Banner system.
Certifications
RCR for Faculty/Students and Researchers in Social & Behavioral Research
Biosafety Training for Faculty and other Researchers
Honors and Awards
Second prize for more scientific presentations authored (29), during the X Encuentro de
Investigadores (2012) in Universidad del Turabo
SMART Grant (2006-2008)
P.R.I.M.E.R. Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Travel Award to SACNAS National Conference in Dallas, TX
Extracurricular Courses and Conferences
La bioquímica en la industria farmacéutica
Puerto Rico Institute for Microbial Ecology Research (PRIMER)
Universidad del Turabo
Gurabo, P.R.
April 8, 2011
Biopharma innovation forum – Careers in Biotechnology Hosted by AMGEN and
Universidad del Turabo
Gurabo, P.R.
Friday December 11, 2009
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Workshop and training
Microbiology Basic (18 hours)
BioPharma Training Services, Mayaguez, P.R.; September 27 -29, 2010
Enviromental Monitoring (18 hours)
BioPharma Training Services, Mayaguez, P.R.; September 29 – October 1, 2010
Basics of PCR: gene amplification
Puerto Rico Institute for Microbial Ecology Research, Universidad del Turabo, Gurabo,
P.R.; May 21, 2010
Intoducción al Análisis Estadístico de Variables Múltiples (énfasis en Non metric
multidimensional scaling; NMS) (8 hours)
Universidad del Turabo, Gurabo, P.R.; September 28, 2009
General Skills
Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, Quick Word, Mac)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure
Organized
Able to learn quickly
Team work oriented
References
José R. Pérez Jiménez, PhD
Director, Interdisciplinary Research Institute
Director, Puerto Rico Institute for Microbial Ecology Research
Associate Professor, School of Science and Technology
Universidad del Turabo • PO Box 3030 • Gurabo, PR 00778
Telephone. 787-***-**** Ext. 4567 ó 4279 • Fax: 787-***-**** • http://i3.ut.pr/
e-mail: ***********@*****.***; **********@*****.***
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