High School Manager
Resume:
Brant McKay
Brookline, NH *****
Mobile Phone: 603-***-****
Secondary Phone: 603-***-****
E-mail: **********@*****.***
June 13, 2011
This letter is to express my interest in the Entry Level In-Vivo Technician position currently
available. I feel I have the exact skills and attitude needed to meet and excel at all the duties you
need accomplished. As a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, I have a
strong background in many diverse and effective skills and abilities in the fields of biology, chemistry,
and ecological system analysis. More importantly I have the motivation to be able to put these
abilities to good use and an unyielding drive to succeed.
I have several years of in lab experience with water analysis, microbiological, chemical,
environmental, and physiological assays, and also have conducted fieldwork on plant phrenology,
plant and animal species composition, animal tracking, avian ecology, and water sampling. I have
experience using mass spectroscopy and chromatography techniques in sample analysis. I also
have an education in business administration to ensure my skills are well rounded in a professional
environment. I feel I have the strong working knowledge necessary to begin a rewarding career in
the diverse fields of study that biology has to offer, and a thirst for knowledge to learn new skills
along the way. All that I ask for is the opportunity to prove my worth, and I promise to you that you will
not be disappointed.
Qualifications:
• Lab experience in multiple fields
• High standards for sanitation and contamination reduction methods
• Extremely organized in the workplace
• Well acquainted with many analytical methods
• Skilled in the preparation of concise and accurate reports
• Strong interpersonal skills
Thank you for taking your time to review my application. I hope you will consider me for the
position, I know I have a lot to offer your organization. If you would like any additional information or
writing samples, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Brant McKay
B rant McKay
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Education:
• Bachelor of Science, Environmental Biology with Minor in Business Administration from
Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH
(8/2006-12/2010)
Research Experience:
• Lab Work: Water chemistry analysis, DNA amplification, BLAST sequence identification,
Bacterial identification through genetic and differential assays, Physiological responses of
aquatic prey species to the presence of a natural predator, Expression of a gene critical to
neural development of a freshwater amphibian through immunohistochemical assay.
• Field Work: Water sample collection, On-site water analysis, Plant and animal composition
along temporal and elevational gradients, Predation activity of mammals along an ecotone
gradient, and avian ecology.
• Equipment Experience: Aseptic technique, Titration, Micropipetting, PCR, YSI multiparameter
system, Lachat analytical chromatography, Gene staining, Bacterial differential agars, and GPS
systems.
Professional Experience:
• Chemical Plant Operator at Pilgrim Foods, Greenville, NH (2/2011-4/2011)
Duties Performed: Reactor vessel maintenance, Quality analyses of incoming and outgoing
products and ingredients, Formulate nutrient supplies to supplement bioreactive organisms,
Load product into tankers for customers, maintain bookkeeping and sample retention for all
incoming and outgoing products.
• Research Intern at Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, West Thornton (12/2009-1/2010)
Duties Performed: Maintained and monitored experimental plots for a far reaching, long term,
winter climate change study under Dr. Pamela Templer, Boston University.
• Food Expediter at Harts Turkey Farm Restaurant, Meredith (6/2009-10/2009)
Duties Performed: Maintained a sanitary work environment in the kitchen, ensured all orders
were correctly prepared and assembled before served, assembled take-out orders, prepared
side dishes and garnished main courses.
• Dishwasher/Prep Cook at Hollis Country Kitchen, Hollis (4/2005-7/2005)
Duties Performed: Prepared vegetables and poultry in sanitary manner, worked with
commercial restaurant tools and equipment.
• Snowboard Instructor at Pat’s Peak Ski Resort, Henniker (12/2004-1/2006)
Duties Performed: Taught first time through intermediate level snowboarders riding technique
and on-hill safety. Instructed students from ages 5- 40+, and occasionally instructed special
needs groups. Class sizes ranged from single private lessons to 15+ student school and
vacation groups.
B rant McKay
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• Volunteer at Christ The King Lutheran Church, Nashua (Childhood-Present)
Duties Performed: Acolyte at Worship, Youth Group, Fundraising for various charities (ex:
Heifer International, GNIHN and CROP Walk to name a few), Buildings and Grounds projects
including interior painting, grounds keeping, construction, gardening, cleaning and event
setup/cleanup, etc.
Original Research:
• Identification of a Serratia sp. Through Differential and DNA analyses. McKay B., K.
Boissenaut, Department of Biological Sciences, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH
(2009)
• Forest Edge Seed Depredation and Small Mammal Diversity at the Pemigewasset River
Floodplain in Plymouth, New Hampshire. McKay, B.T.A., Reitsma, L., Department of Biological
Sciences, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH (2010)
• Expression of Wnt-1 in Xenopus laevis during Neural Development. McKay, B.T.A., O’Donnell,
B., Department of Biological Sciences, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH (2010)
• The Use of Heart Rate As an Assay for Predator Detection in the Northern Crayfish Orconectes
virilis and Louisiana crayfish Procambarus clarkia. McKay, B. T. A., Turner, S. A., Wasilew, A.
D., Gagnon, P.J., and CC Chabot, Department of Biological Sciences, Plymouth State
University, Plymouth, NH (2010)
• Tree Species Composition on The Point at Quincy Bog, Plymouth, New Hampshire. McKay, B,
M. Pruyn, Department of Biological Sciences, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH (2009)
• Phenological Analysis of the Dawn Redwood Metasequoia Glyptostroboides in Plymouth New
Hampshire. McKay, B., M. Pruyn, Department of Biological Sciences, Plymouth State
University, Plymouth, NH (2009)
Awards and Accomplishments:
Most Improved Student, Hollis-Brookline High School
Perfect Attendance, Hollis Brookline High School
Executive Chairman at Omega Omicron Fraternity
References:
Dr. Michelle Pruyn, Professor, Plymouth State University, 603-***-****
Dr. Leonard Reitsma, Professor and Biology Chair, Plymouth State University 603-***-****
Dr. Katie Rose Boissenaut, Professor, Plymouth State University, 603-***-****
David Reid, Liquid Product Manager, Pilgrim Foods, 603-***-****
B rant McKay
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