Kassandra Older
Rock City Falls, NY 12863
abmpe4@r.postjobfree.com
Cell: 518-***-****
Education
Siena College, Loudonville, NY
Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry, May 2009or
Cumulative GPA: 3.72 (Magna cum Laude)
Member of Phi Lambda Upsilon, the National Chemistry Honor Society
Work Experience
Summer 2003-Pesent Quad/Graphics, Saratoga Springs, NY
Vending Coordinator/ Food Service
. Performed bi-weekly ordering and analyzed monthly
inventory
. Decreased food cost by improving ordering efficiency and
stock organization, implemented practices to cut waste
. Increased earnings through decreased labor costs,
product research, and pricing adjustments
. Responsible for training new help (register, computer
programs, and daily procedures)
June 2008 - May 2009 Siena College, Loudonville, NY
Research Assistant
. Worked under Dr. Rachel Sterne-Marr researching the
regulation of cell signaling, funded by a grant from the
National Science Foundation
. Designed experiments and aided in the writing of
protocols
. Worked independently and collaboratively in a team
setting to run multiple experiments simultaneously
. Performed Kinase and Binding Assays, as well as Western
Blots
. Learned techniques for working with radioactive ATP
. Responsible for making laboratory stock solutions and
general lab up-keep
Summer 2007 Quad/Graphics, Saratoga Springs, NY
Billing Intern
. Examined job estimates, proposals, and contracts to
interpret billing requirements
. Worked with the sales office and magazine employees in
the case of billing disputes
. Responsible for extra projects, such as a multi-plant
directory matching employees with area of proficiency to
accelerate communication and increase productivity
. Assisted co-workers with accounts to expedite the
billing process and the receipt of payments
. Used excel in addition to company specific programs,
i.e. COIN$
Fall 2008- Spring 2009 Siena College
Tutor
. Tutored General Physics and Chemistry to classmates
. Aided with homework problems and helped classmates to
understand class notes and topics
Summer 2003-2006 Quad/Graphics, Saratoga Springs, NY
Miscellaneous
. Worked weekends and vacations in areas including:
switchboard operator, boutique clerk, gardener, and
grounds maintenance
Computer Skills
. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook,
PowerPoint, Word), Internet, and Database Research
Interests
. Hiking (ADK 46), Soccer (Varsity Captain), Lacrosse,
Karate (Black Belt and Jr. Instructor)