Sales Representative Project
Resume:
Ann Forde
Ann Forde B.Sc (Hons)
Post Office,
Carrignavar.
Co.Cork.
Phone No. 087-*******(Preferable)
Email:***********@*****.***
Education:
M.Sc Molecular Biology and Bio-technology (May2008-Sep2010)
"Biosynthesis of exopolysaccharides from Lactic Acid Bacteria and
evaluation of their prebiotic potential"
B.Sc Hon Applied Biological science (September 2006- June 2007)
Subjects include: See below and QMS (GMP, introduction to Six Sigma,
ISO9000 and ISO9001), Microbiology, Biochemistry, Bioanalytical Science,
Food Science and Bioinformatics.
B.Sc Cell & Molecular Biology (September 2005-May 2006)
Subjects include: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Cell
Biology, Biotechnology, QMS and computing and Environment Science and
Industrial hygiene
Higher Certificate in Applied Biology (September 2003-May 2005)
Overall Grade:
B.Sc Hon Applied Biological science Distinction
B.Sc Cell & Molecular Biology Distinction
Employment History:
Cork Institute of Technology (May 2008 - to date)
. Post-graduate research student working for CIT on individual projects.
. Primary project formed the basis of M.Sc. Responsible for all aspects
of project, including:
o Research and development of new procedures and optimisation of
existing techniques.
o Sourcing of all testing materials in accordance with budget
requirements.
o Management of out-sourcing of specialist testing/profiling
requirements
o Performing all in-house testing, analysis and profiling. This
included:
. Initial Microbial analysis included (e.g. Isolation and
identification of Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli from
porcine gut )
. Microbial preparation, utilising aseptic techniques such as
gram staining.Specialized preparation of in house media.
. DNA extraction and analysis, Molecular Identification and
PCR analysis on all samples.
. Current analysis (eg.Isoloation of Lactobacillus,
Bifidobacteria and Coliforms in a murine based feeding
trial utilising a potential prebiotic with the help of an
anaerobic cabinet)
. Secondary project involved the use of DGGE (Denaturing gradient gel
electrophoresis) for the identification of different Lactobacillus
species present in the porcine gut. Denaturing gradient gel
electrophoresis (DGGE) is a molecular fingerprinting method that
separates polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-generated DNA products.
. Part-time lecturer in CIT supervising 4th year students with their
final year projects. Responsibilities included:
o Develop title of project.
o Mentoring of student during their literary review.
o Oversee student during 4-week laboratory project.
o Correct and grade final project.
. Assistant Demonstrator during laboratory tutorials. Tutorials included
a wide range of laboratory techniques such as: Bioprocessing,
Biotechnology, Microbiology and Bioanalytical and Nutrition and food
Science.
Department Of Agriculture - Blood Testing Laboratory, Model Farm Road (May
2007 - September 2007)
. Worked as a QC Technician in there Microbiology laboratory. Duties
included a wide variety of testing according to site SOPs and GMP
standards.
Responsibilities included:
o Compiling samples from national sources (approx 1500 daily)
o Organising and compiling data for each county and for specific
herds.
o Preparation of samples for further analysis.
o Gained an insight into the preparation and completion of an
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.
APC Research Lab UCC, Cork (April 2006 -August 2006)
. Undergraduate work placement, as a Research Assistant in the research
laboratories in the department of Microbiology under the supervision
of Dr. Paul O' Toole who is part of Core 4: Bacterial Genomics and
Metagenomics which will contribute to an understanding of mode of
action, microbial signalling and biomarkers, and how changes in
intestinal microbial community relate to health and disease.
Responsibilities included:
o Helping a postgraduate student in the completion of there PhD by
carrying out the following methods on there samples:
o Polymerase Chain Reaction, Agrose Gel Electrophoresis, PCR
Purification using a kit, Digestion, Ligation, Transformation,
Screening for inserts and Plasmid DNA Purification
Blarney Woollen Mills, Cork. (May 2006-May 2007)
. Worked as a Sales Assistant for this multinational company in there
Blarney Branch.
Responsibilities included:
o Worked as a sales representative
o Dealt with customer relations on a daily basis
o Upkeep of shop floor
Whites of Montauk, New York. (May 2005-September 2005)
. Worked as a Sales Assistant for a pharmacy.
Additional Training/ Qualification:
Completed Manual Handling Course.
AED Course.
Hobbies/Achievements:
. Received an award from Fannin Healthcare, in the Annual Award Ceremony
2006, for coming first place in the BSc in Cell Molecular Biology
. Received National Water Safety Certificates with IWS.
. Won medals at local swimming competitions
. Walking greyhounds and a general interest of raring the greyhounds to
a racing level
. Socializing with friends
Referees:
Available on request
Signed:
Ann Forde.
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