Customer Service Assistant

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Animal Science - Emphasis in Reproductive Physiology

August 2010

University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

. Academic Certificate in Reproductive Biology

. Thesis and Manuscript

- Effect of prostaglandinF2? on growth of Staphylococcus aureus and

Escherichia coli associated with bovine mastitis. (Advisors Drs. Joe

Dalton and Amin Ahmadzadeh)

. Academic Presentations

Department of Animal and Veterinary Science Seminar

- Interferon tau and maternal recognition. Spring 2009

- Effect of prostaglandinF2? on growth of S. aureus associated with

bovine mastitis. Spring 2010

ADSA -PSA-AMPA-CSAS-ASAS Joint Annual Meeting - Denver, CO.

- Graduate oral competition and poster presentation on current research.

July 2010

Bachelor of Science in Equine Science

May 2008

Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Idaho -Agricultural Biotechnology Laboratory Moscow, ID

July 2008 - Present

. Assisted sheep ovariectomies and necropsies for extraction of anterior

pituitary

. Handled cattle for tail and jugular bleeding, CIDR insertions

. Cultured and plated various bacteria

. Prepared plates and growth media

. Developed streak plating techniques

. Performed numerous bacterial growth curves

. Extensive use of spectrophotometer and fluorospectrometer

. Maintained tissue/cell cultures: ?T3 and bovine aorta endothelial cell

lines

. Performed western blots and SDS-page gels

.

Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory Fort Collins, CO

Sept. 2006 - June 2008

Assistant to Dr. Tracy Davis: 2006 -2007 and Dr. Eric Weber: 2007 - 2008

. Assisted mice and sheep necropsies for organ collections

. Aided in sheep and mice surgeries - ovariectamies and hysterectomies

. Collected blood samples from sheep and mice

. Developed sterile techniques, microscope skills and pipetting techniques

. Performed cell culture on ?T3 and MCF-7cells

. Achieved ligations, inductions, and transformations

. Accomplished PCR and Plasmid Cloning

. Performed protein and DNA electrophoresis

. Accomplished gel extraction and purification

Colorado State University Equine Reproduction Laboratory (Internship)

Feb. 2008 - May 2008

. Learned mare, stallion, and foaling management

. Trained in use of reproductive equipment: embryo collection and transfer,

stallion collection, semen analysis, mare insemination

National Wildlife Research Center Fort Collins, CO

Nov. 2005 - May 2006

Assistant to Susan M. Jojola, and Dr. Gary Witmer

. Assisted mule deer surgeries in preparing, anesthetizing, and

rehabilitating deer post surgery

. Participated in research based on managing invasive nutria

. Observed, analyzed and recorded data on nutria behavior

. Developed extensive organization and record keeping skills

Chino Valley Equine Hospital Chino Hills, CA

2003 -2004

Volunteer, assisted veterinary technicians

. Assisted in preparing animals for surgery, and aided in postoperative

recovery

. Helped arrange surgical rooms, including surgical equipment, pre and post

surgeries

. Watched and assisted various surgeries including colic/abdominal,

arthroscopies, endoscopies etc.

. Maintained and prepared surgical instruments

. Helped with 24 hour neonatal care

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

. Reproductive physiology with lab, Fall 2008

. Equine science & management with lab, Spring 2009

. Companion animal biology, Fall 2009

. Intro reproductive physiology, Spring 2010

SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Server - Olive Garden Restaurant, Fort Collins, CO

2006 - 2008

Server - Ruby's Diner, Tustin, CA

2002 - 2005

. Developed exemplary customer service and communication skills

. Proven ability to multitask and problem solve

OTHER SKILLS

. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

. Practice in Statistical Analysis Sytem Software (SAS)

. Writing skills: Thesis and manuscript

. Collaborated in developing and writing grant proposals - effects of

prostaglandinF2? on growth of Staphylococcus aureus associated with

bovine mastitis, and the effects of prostaglandinF2? on growth of

Mycoplasma bovis associated with bovine mastitis.

. Bilingual French/English

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

. Washington State University/University of Idaho Center for Reproductive

Biology

. American Dairy Science Association

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