High School Assistant
Resume:
Sharon Erla Stanford
Auburn, AL 36830-3245
Phone: 251-***-**** (cell) 334-***-**** (home)
Email: *************@***.***
EDUCATION
MS, Microbiology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 2004
BS, Biology, Athens State University, Athens, Alabama 2000
BA, Fine Art and Psychology, Athens State University, Athens, Alabama 1991
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
State Microbiologist Thompson Bishop Sparks State Diagnostic Laboratory,
Auburn, AL (September 2006 - May 2011)
Responsible for maintaining and performing tests on veterinarian, private,
and company submitted serological samples, preparing, shipping, and
preserving chain of custody of samples to outside labs, maintaining client
contact and information, maintaining ISO quality control system, writing
and updating SOPs and control forms
. Perform tests utilizing various microbiological techniques including agar
gels, microagglutination, hemagluttination, RAP, Rivanol, ELISA, BRT, and
FPA.
. Maintain and update SOPs and control forms.
. Preserve chain of custody of samples that require testing and shipping to
outside laboratories.
. Maintain information and results for shipped samples tested in outside
laboratories.
. Managing NPIP samples, tests, and paperwork.
. Responsible for Equine Piroplasmosis Surveillance Program through
National Veterinarian Services Laboratories.
. Responsible for statewide and National Animal Health Laboratory Network
Brucellosis Surveillance Program.
. Routine monitoring of serology department safety and reporting monthly to
QC manager.
. Maintain contact with clients and information to secure samples and
accurate testing.
. Maintain and operate equipment including calibrations, adjustments, and
to operate equipment and instruments in a proper and safe manner.
. Certifications: Saf-T-Pak (2011), Equine Infectious Anemia (2010),
Pseudorabies (2010), Brucella abortus (2010), Mycoplasma gallisepticum
and synoviae (2010), Management Training (2006), Alabama State
Microbiologist Exam (2006), Biosafety Training (2001)
Volunteer Research Assistant University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
(January 2004-December 2004)
Completed graduate studies and thesis work, continued research as volunteer
on dormancy and pseudodormancy on Vibrio vulnificus.
. Researched publications and potential applications of utilizing
environmental sources to maintain biologically living but inactive
(dormant/pseudodormant) Vibrio vulnificus, including locally obtained
marine water, copepods, and shellfish.
. Presented research results and information at American Society for
Microbiologists annual conference
. Aided in preparing and editing publication for Journal of Bacteriology.
Research Assistant University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL (January 2003-
December 2003)
Tested factors influencing pseuodormancy and dormancy in Vibrio vulnificus
utilizing various methods and techniques, tested viability and length of
viability of dormant cells, and compared Vibrio species, Salmonella, and E.
coli with Vibrio vulnificus from various environmental and laboratory
sources.
. Developed and optimized protocols to maximize viable but dormant Vibrio
vulnificus.
. Determined and tested "GSF", or growth stimulatory factor, which confers
longer viability and an aid to allow cells to exit lag phase of growth
and enter and remain longer in log/growing phase.
. Determined viability of GSF in various media and under various
environmental conditions.
. Procuring materials for test procedures and methods.
Biology Laboratory Instructor University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
(August 2002-December 2002)
Instructed the biology lab accompaniment to undergraduate biology courses.
. Responsible for two labs of approximately 30 students each.
. Taught laboratory procedures, including PCR work, gels, oxygen
saturation, pipetting, and spectrophotometry, as well as fundamental
biology concepts
. Created exams for the students and laboratory experiments to enhance
lessons from courses
. Responsible for maintaining specimens, procurement of samples and
materials, and autoclaving
. Maintain and operate equipment including calibrations, adjustments, and
to operate equipment and instruments in a proper and safe manner.
Volunteer Research Assistant University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
(January 2002 -December 2002)
Developed protocols for determining dormancy and pseudodormancy in Vibrio
vulnificus and determined growth rates in various experimental media.
. Incorporated journal articles and other research sources into practical
applications for various media testing on growth of Vibrio vulnificus and
effects on dormancy and pseudodormancy.
. Studied growth rates of Vibrio vulnificus and compared them in various
media and other microorganisms under same conditions.
. Determined rates of entering pseudodormancy in various media
Graduate Student Laboratory Technician University of South Alabama, Mobile,
AL (July 2001-December 2001)
Studied Rickettsia and Salmonella to determine applications for future use
in reducing pathogenic effects.
. Performed transformation of pBAD and UK1 chromosome with MVIA for
studying the effect of MVIA on RPOS regulation in Salmonella.
. Created repeating cassette insert from E. coli into plasmid.
. Worked with various DNA purification kits to determine most effective for
future use to obtain fastest and most accurate isolation and purification
of Rickettsia DNA
. Split L-cell lines and infected them with Rickettsia to determine
doubling time for future use in research and development process
. Developed osmotic shock protocol for Rickettsia
. Removed fragments from plasmids to determine if specific fragment was
important to erythromycin resistance.
Personal Health Care Provider Huntsville, AL (December 1992-May 1995)
Provided healthcare to parent due to severe accident, resulting injuries,
and long term recovery and rehabilitation.
. Performed open surgical wound cleaning and bandaging to prevent bacterial
infection.
. Maintained IV medications and equipment.
. Preserved sterile environment, sharps, and wastes for biohazard pickup.
. Reported to orthopedic surgeon and home healthcare nursing staff.
. Provided physical therapy assistance.
Copy Consultant Kinkos Copies, Huntsville, AL (January 1992-January 1993)
Provided clients with bound and unbound copies of documents, photo IDs,
posters, slides, and other visual aids as specified.
. Responsible for maintaining and utilizing various copiers, including
Xerox, Cannon, and blueprint machines.
. Performed maintenance and utilized laminators and binding machines.
. Created calendars, documents, and other visual aids for clients.
. Responsible for stocking supplies, ordering, and maintaining records.
. Responsible for end of shift financial reports and funds and reporting to
supervisor.
. Created photo IDs of clients and aided in creating passports.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2004 American Society for Microbiologists Annual Meeting, New
Orleans, Louisiana. Poster Presenter. Presented and defended research
results on Vibrio vulnificus at the meeting. Involved in the exchange of
techniques and ideas with other researchers.
August 2004 University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama. Assembled
Vibrio vulnificus research results for publication in scientific journal
(accepted 2005, Journal of Bacteriology, publication pending, awaiting
verification of Growth Stimulatory Factor (GSF)).
Environmental/Ecologic/Microbiology Research: diverse experience
including:
. Fieldwork involving locating, identifying, and counting reptile,
amphibian, and fish species.
. Fieldwork involving locating, counting, and identifying avian species.
. Assisted professor with research on prions.
CONSULTING/COMMUNITY RELATIONS
. Volunteer at Southeastern Raptor Center to rehabilitate raptors and
other avian species to return to the wild and educate the public on
awareness of raptors and the environment (2010-current)
. Served as judge in high school science fair (2002).
. Promoted public awareness of ecology and local agricultural policies
of northern Alabama to high school students (1999).
. Biology Club (1997-1999).
AWARDS
December 2004: Nomination for best regional thesis award.
REFERENCES
References available on request.
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