Michael A. Renn

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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

State University of New York at Fredonia

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Molecular Genetics, Summa Cum Laude, May 15, 2010

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminal Justice, Summa Cum Laude, May 15, 2010

Academic Designations:

3.75 GPA

Dean’s List 8 semesters consecutively

Received degrees concurrently with highest honors in both programs

LABORATORY SKILLS

DNA Preparation Capillary Electrophoresis

Plasmid Cloning

DNA Purification STR Forensic Analysis

Biochemical Bacterial Characterization

DNA Extraction (Saliva, Blood, Seminal Custom Primer Design

Preparation of reagents

Fluid, Epithelial) Positional Cloning/Mapping

PCR Amplification Reverse Transcriptase PCR

Immunohistochemistry

Gel Electrophoresis Analysis Strong Writing and Organizational Skills

Chromatin Immuno Precipitation

Real Time PCR Quantification Western Blotting

TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS

Windows XP/Vista/7 Operating Platform NCBI BLAST 2 Sequence Database Searching

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook) AutoCAD (2D/3D Design and Drafting)

Internet Explorer 8

R Project for Statistical Computing and Research Data Analysis

Software

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VILLAGE OF FREDONIA POLICE DEPARTMENT FREDONIA, NY

Provides Integrity, Fairness, Compassion, and Professionalism in upholding the laws of NY and the U.S. Constitution.

College Intern, February 2010 May 2010

Accepted as college intern to fulfill cooperative educational and professional development between SUNY Fredonia and department.

Responsible for completing pre designated 120 hours in road patrol, school security detail (high school, middle school, and

elementary), investigations, courtroom observation, dispatch room, and parking enforcement.

Key Results:

Devised creative use of internet social networking websites as an investigative tool to uncover identities of 3 possible suspects in

alleged high school retaliation plot.

Performed vehicle and traffic stops and directly assisted in running plates and driver’s licenses through patrol car database searches.

Provided home lockout solution to elderly woman and fixed broken garage door in middle of winter.

Performed vehicle lockout solutions using slim jim and door wedge on a routine basis.

Identified subjects engaged in illegal drug use and performed drug evidence collection, documentation, and storage with assistance

of uniformed officer.

Participated in basic field investigative activities with uniformed officers throughout community including interviewing, database

research, report writing and follow ups.

ERIE COUNTY CENTRAL POLICE SERVICES FORENSIC LABORATORY BUFFALO, NY

Provides scientific support to over 40 local law enforcement agencies in controlled substances, toxicology, trace evidence, forensic

biology/DNA, and firearms/tool marks.

Forensic DNA Intern, May 2009 June 2009

Assigned to complete 120 hours in observational and research forensics with direct and indirect supervision of trained forensic

serologists within the accredited CPS DNA Laboratory. Worked closely with DNA staff on real criminal cases providing insight and

assistance in handling and processing of evidence from various physical evidence sources (firearms, clothing, bodily swabs, and other

objects). Cooperatively worked and helped supervise a fellow college intern on a secondary validation study. Learned proper handling,

documentation, and processing of biological fluids for forensic evidence analysis. Performed DNA extraction, purification,

quantification, amplification, and STR analysis on a daily basis. Maintained protocols and procedures of the professional forensic

laboratory.

Key Results:

Provided key data in validation study of Promega’s PowerPlex 16 HS Human Identity Kit in concordance with Applied Biosystems

Identifiler Kit using STR analysis on ABI 3130 Genetic Analyzer.

Exclusively prepared exemplar DNA profiles of CPS Lab for exclusion in contamination sources using the Identifiler Human DNA

kit.

Completed data for a second validation study of Applied Biosystems PrepFiler DNA Extraction kit.

Acquired knowledge in preparing and quality controlling chemical solutions needed for presumptive testing.

Discovered vital biological stain on victim’s sweater in ongoing case while working alongside trained serologist using the

crimescope.

Maintained forensic evidence log sheets for each step of processing of all assigned projects.

SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING IN BIOSTATISTICS MADISON, WI

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute sponsored internship at the University of Wisconsin Madison.

Biostatistics Trainee/Intern, June 2007 July 2007

Selected as 1 of 20 fully funded trainees from across the United States to be trained in the theory and practice of biostatistics and

bioinformatics. Participated in structured lectures and practicum to learn the application of statistical models and bioethics to the field.

Instructed in R Project for Statistical Computing and Research Data Analysis Software. Performed simulated clinical trial case study

statistical analysis.

Key Results:

Presented findings of clinical trial statistical analysis to lead biostatisticians in the field using a combination of statistical models

and PowerPoint.

CHIAVETTA’S CATERING INC. BRANT, NY

Provides full service professional catering services across the greater Western New York region.

Food Service Worker, August 2004 Present

Appointed to perform large scale barbeques for food service orders, fund raising events, corporate events, weddings, and

miscellaneous parties in the tradition of the company’s foundations. Worked closely with senior management to train and supervise

new employees; provided operational suggestions and plan implementation; maintained equipment, building premises, and commercial

truck maintenance; followed explicit protocols and procedures in accordance with New York State Health Department regulations and

company guidelines. Acted as liaison between foreign contracting parties, vendors, county health inspectors and general public,

providing front end customer sales and service, negotiating problem solutions, and informing of food safety issues and concerns.

LEADERSHIP AFFILIATIONS

Golden Key International Honor Society Undergraduate Alumni Council, SUNY Fredonia

Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Senior Challenge Committee, SUNY Fredonia

National Honor Society SUNY Fredonia Biology Club

Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society SUNY Fredonia Honors Program

SUNY Fredonia Honors Program Graduate

OF NOTE

Willing to travel or relocate. Possess a valid Class D NYS Driver’s License and Pistol Permit. References available

upon request.

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