Customer Service Sales

SAVINO SGUERA **** Greene Ave, Apt. * Brooklyn, NY 11221 M: 631-***-**** E: ******.******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

A position that would leverage my technical and problem solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and background in biomedical device design in a setting

which can provide opportunities for growth.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Foreign Languages: Italian (s/r/w)

Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, Mac OS

Programming: CSS, PHP, HTML, MySQL, Java, C, LATEX

Applications: MatLab, qCAD, Adobe Dreamweaver and Photoshop, GiMP, Inkscape, Blender, SolidWorks, ImagePro, InVitro, Office

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Columbia University, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science

• B.S., Biomedical Engineering, 2008

• Focus: Device Design, Tissue Engineering, Circuit Analogies, Quantitative Physiology, Transport Phenomena

09/07 05/08

Senior Research Proposals

• Hybrid Aortic Valve Replacement

• Relief of Inflammation via PEMF Induced Production of 2 AG

• Cell Hydrogel Composite for Post Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction

• Novel Device for Rapid Detection of Concussion in Juvenile Athletes

* Filed Provisional Patent SLW 2413.078 PRV

Summer 07

Molecular and Microscale Bioengineering Laboratory

• Designed and tested procedure to generate a time lapse model of angiogenesis.

• Performed cell detachment assays and fluorescent cell tracking via microscopy linked to InVitro software.

• Created MATLAB algorithms for image and trend analyses.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

01/09 Present

The New Flesh Workshop Product Designer, Marketing Director

• Develop conceptual designs for custom prosthetics and orthotics.

• Experiment with fiber lamination and thermoforming techniques to achieve desired material properties.

• Draft biomedical device specifications and detailed CAD renderings.

• Analyze prior articles and other research for patent acquisition.

• Compose grant applications and benefactor outreach communication.

• Rebuild company's website including its catalog of products and IP.

• Coordinate meetings with potential clients, investors, reporters, and other interested parties.

• Increase company exposure and brand recognition.

• Represent the company at industry trade shows and similar events.

05/09 Present

Esprit Corporation Sales Associate

• Interact and form rapport with clients on a perpetual basis to sell products and promotional offers.

• Manage inventory and stock visibility to enhance sales while maintaining visual standards.

• Train new hires in customer service and time management on the sales floor.

11/08 01/09

Ricochet Public Relations Account Executive

• Researched and compiled market and media data for presentation to a clientèle of science corporations.

• Generated public interest in client alternative energy projects (gasification, anaerobic digestion, solar/wind power).

• Presented scientific concepts such that they may be understood by the general public.

• Drafted press releases, fact sheets and other documentation.

09/07 05/08

CERC Lead Research Assistant

• Worked with the Center for Environmental Research and Conservation on educational programs.

• Managed databases concerning program contents and funding.

• Organized and helped assure the completion of work from other undergraduates.

• Interfaced with professors and students for two post bac courses:

Consumption and the Environment

Environmental Intrapreneurism

• Produced Power Point presentations, reviewed student assignments, and aided in student research.

05/07 Present

Coactive Engineering (personal projects)

• Current Bioelectric Device Research

Designing EM pulses in the Hz range for manipulation of ion transport in vivo.

Present focus on repair of inguinal ligament tissue.

Reformulating existing models to include quantum mechanical properties of large proteins.

• Current Development of StealThisUniverse.com

Creator of forum integrating science with art to find novel solutions to posted problems.

Encourages open sharing of knowledge outside of corporate setting.

• Contract Marketing and IT Research for Breaking Pencils

Developed the web based startup in its initial stages.

Headed market research division.

Drafted business proposals and other investor presentations.

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