Karl Mereus

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Orlando, Fl 32821

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EDUCATION:

Bachelors of Science, Biology (Pre-Professional)

May 2009

University of West Florida, Pensacola

LABORATORY EXPERIENCE

Research Associate Intern

November 2010 - March 2011

VaxDesigns, Orlando

. performed classical and proprietary functional antibody assays with

inactivated and attenuated pathogens and various target cells such as

animal and human erythrocytes and epithelial cells.

. Worked with flow cytometry measurements, fluorescence detection,

optical imaging.

. Participated in development of novel methods of disease modeling and

disease control.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

January 2009 - August 2009

Centers for Environmental Diagnostics and Bioremediation: Validation and

Field Testing of Microbial Source Tracking Methods in the Gulf of Mexico.

. Assisted in sample collection of both contaminated and treated water

sources.

. Filtered cells via vacuum filtration and extracted DNA from cells.

. Examined spectrometer readings to determine purity of samples.

. Amplified target DNA using PCR.

. Analyzed sample by means of agarose gel electrophoresis.

Undergraduate Thesis Research Assistant

January 2009 - August 2009

University of West Florida : Relative Temporal Persistence and Survival of

Molecular Fecal Indicators, Bacteroides-Prevotella and Methanobrevibacter

smithii.

Teaching Assistant

Fall 2004 - Spring 2008

University of West Florida, Pensacola

. Assisted in both botany and biology lab sections by setting up

laboratory experiments which were to be observed by the section's

students.

. Accompanied in the instruction of the lab course material to over

thirty students.

. Maintained and organized the overall appearance and functionality of

the green house.

. Developed technique for isolating and culturing Dictyostelium on

nutrient agar.

. Worked with several species of microbacterium under Laminar flow hood.

. Responsible for preparation of media used for plant propagation

experiments.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Patient Coordinator

June 2008 - October 2008

Imaging Center of Pensacola, Pensacola

. Prepared patients for imaging procedures such as: MRIs, CAT Scans, X-

Rays and Ultrasounds.

. Conducted medical diagnostic consultations pertaining to patient

medical history.

. Acquired general knowledge of T1 and T3 MRI machinery.

. Developed films for physician dictation.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Event Coordinator

Spring 2008

Mark's Tournament, University of West Florida, Pensacola

. Worked collaboratively with the director of forensics to organize and

arrange tournament.

. Developed marketing materials to promote the tournament regionally.

Group Fitness Instructor

Fall 2008 / Spring 2009

Recreation and Sports Services Department, University of West Florida,

Pensacola

. Designed and instructed safe, fun, and motivational exercise classes.

. Promoted healthy mind, body, and spirit philosophy to patrons.

College Ambassador

Spring 2009

Trio / Student Success Services

. Served as a college representative at the inauguration of the 44th

president of the United States.

. Worked collectively with the director of Trio to plan and assemble the

visit.

. Served as spokesperson at meeting with Congressman Jeff Miller.

Certifications

Lab Health and Safety Certification

. University of West Florida -

Received Fall 2007 and Spring 2008.

HIPPA Certification

. Imaging Center of Pensacola -

Received Summer 2008.

First Aid/ CPR Certification

. University of West Florida -

Received Spring 2009.

Group Fitness Instructor Certification

. University of West Florida -

Received Spring 2008.

HONORS, AWARDS, AND ACHEIVEMENTS

Pi Kappa Alpha Semifinalist, St. Louis

March 2008

. Semifinalist at the Pi Kappa Alpha National Comprehensive Tournament

for persuasive speaking.

Florida Intercollegiate Forensics Association Third Place Finalist,

Tallahassee February 2008

. Third place state finalist in persuasive speaking.

LANGUAGES

. Fluent in French.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Treasurer

Fall/Spring 2005, 2006

Alpha Epsilon Delta, University of West Florida, Pensacola

. Responsible for coordinating the preparation of the annual budget, for

coordinating the collection of local dues or funds, and disbursing

funds.

. Kept adequate records of finances; for keeping chapter expenditures in

line with income.

Team Member

Fall/Spring 2008

Forensics Team, University of West Florida

. Team received President Award for being a center of excellence.

. Competed in both regional and national tournaments for public speech

and debate.

Member

Spring 2008-Fall 2009

Phi Beta Gamma, University of West Florida, Pensacola.

. Involved with several philanthropic endeavors such as Habitat for

Humanities and the Ronald McDonald House charities.

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