Jacob N. Mintzer
Barrington, Rhode Island 02806
e-mail: *****.*******@*****.***
EDUCATION
Wheaton College, Norton, Massachusetts
B.A. Candidate, May 2008
Major: Biology GPA: 3.57
Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Dean's List, Davis International Fellow, Beta
Beta Beta
Biological Honors Society
Computer Skills: Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Visio
Lab Skills: Gel Electrophoresis, Extracting DNA, Polymerase Chain
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RELATED EXPERIENCE
Independent Software Contractor, Barrington, Rhode Island, November 2009 -
Present
Senior eLearning and Medical Analyst
. Lead simulation designer of interactive hyperbaric medical software
for small start up company
. Linked the biology behind medical procedures to computer science,
wrote simulation scripts, met with clients, pitched new ideas to
clients, conferenced with physicians, designed flow charts, hired
staff, managed graphic designers and programmers in the U.S. and
India, attended medical conferences and performed quality assurance
testing
CVS Pharmacy, East Providence, Rhode Island, 2008 - 2010
Pharmacy Technician
. Counted and filled prescription medication, maintained customer drug
profiles, entered new prescriptions into the computer system, and
aided customers with insurance issues and general questions
Imaging Center for Undergraduate Collaboration, Wheaton College, Norton,
Massachusetts, 2007 - 2008
Laboratory Aid
. Assisted neurology lab students in using inverted microscopes,
polarizing microscopes, fluorescence microscopes, and dissecting
scopes
Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, Summer 2007
Volunteer/Research Assistant
. Orthopedic research on arthritis in both the lab and surgical setting
. Prepared instruments, cauterized blood vessels, assisted in suturing,
ran gel electrophoresis, and extracted DNA
Global Service Corps, Arusha, Tanzania, Summer 2006
Davis International Fellow
. Educated and certified local residents about HIV/AIDS prevention
. Created Swahili and English public health instructional materials for
community
Roger Williams Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, 2005-2006
Research Lab Assistant
. Harvested virus, ran gel electrophoresis, and maintained and fed cell
cultures to assist in wound healing research in pathology lab
ADDITIONAL EXPEREINCE
Labor Systems, Fall River, Massachusetts, Summer 2006
Temporary Worker
. Demolished bathroom, built stone wall, and cleaned fire damaged
houses for contractors and cleaning companies
Barrington Recreation Department, Barrington, Rhode Island, 2001-2004
Lead Tennis Instructor
. Instructed and motivated children, ages 6-12, to learn basic tennis
skills
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
2004-2008 Pre-Health Society member 2006 -2007 President of the Society
2006-2008 member of Beta Beta Beta National Biolgogical Honor Society
2007-2008 Vice President of the Wheaton Chapter