M.S. Biochemistry Seeking Business/Market Analyst Career Opportunity

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Kirkwood, MO 63122 484-***-****

Tyler Githens

Objective: To utilize my training and education to improve process efficiency.

EDUCATION

Languages Spoken: English (native), German (advanced)

Undergraduate: Bucknell University: B.S. Biochemistry/Cell Biology, May 2009

Graduate Training: Texas A&M University: M.S. Biochemistry/Biophysics, August 2012

Highlighted Coursework: Biophysics, Natural Product Biosynthesis, Bioorganic Synthesis

Thesis Title: “Improving reactivity against target organothiophosphates via active-site

directed mutagenesis of a bacterial phosphotriesterase”

RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE

Aspen Concepts, Account Rep 09/2012-10/2012

Aspen Concepts, Inc. is a privately owned outsourced sales, marketing and advertising firm. The Saint

Louis-based branch specializes in direct marketing and sales of AT&T U-Verse packages to existing

and inquiring AT&T customers. Daily mini training sessions were conducted in the office prior to

entering the field where 30-40 homes were visited to advertise promotions for U-verse.

Texas A&M University, University Teaching Assistant 08/2011-05/2012

Successfully taught four recitation sections for a survey course in biochemistry for non-majors.

Original lecture material and assignments were generated for weekly recitations in addition to grading

and exam proctoring responsibilities. Teaching undergraduate students improved public speaking and

presentation skills in addition to reinforcing personal educational background.

Novus International Inc, Data Governance Analyst (SAP Implementation) 08/2009-07/2010

Entrusted with designing a traceable method for data tracking during cutover and with the available

technical expertise created an Infopath form for data entry tracking. Additional weekly

responsibilities included submitting SQL queries for database reporting, using Microsoft Excel for data

manipulation, workflow troubleshooting, training material development and end user support.

UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES

Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Liaison 08/2011-06/2012

Acted as student liaison for a faculty panel that designed targeted advertisements for recruitment.

Assumed lead responsibilities for coordinating and hosting recruiting events for potential students.

Served as a valuable experience for promoting brand visibility and intradepartmental communication.

Study Abroad 08/2008-12/2008

Studied for one semester at Heidelberg University in Germany. Vastly improved written and

conversational German skills in addition to successfully completing natural science coursework in a

foreign language.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

General Computing: SAP navigation and master data creation, Sharepoint 2007, Infopath, Sigmaplot,

Expert with Microsoft Excel, Proficient with Microsoft Office, Novice with SQL & Microsoft Access

Biochemical Software: Pymol, Kaleidagraph, Sequencher, Unicorn (FPLC), Softmax Pro, Igor Pro

Laboratory Research Techniques: Enzyme Kinetics, UV-Vis spectroscopy, DNA Cloning, Site-directed

mutagenesis, Protein expression & purification, Size Exclusion Chromatography, SDS-PAGE

1030 N. Harrison Ave *********@*****.***

Kirkwood, MO 63122 484-***-****

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