Manager Executive Assistant
Resume:
Christine DeCarlo, MS
********@*******.*** Freeville, NY 13068
EDUCATION
. Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of
Population Medicine and Diagnostic Science Master of Science in
Zoology, 2010
A real-time PCR study looking at West Nile Virus in New York State.
. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Pomona, CA
Master of Science in Agriculture, Animal Science option; Summa Cum
Laude, 2005
An equine reproductive immunology study using molecular biology
(QPCR) techniques.
. California State University, Northridge; Northridge, CA
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Special Major; Magna Cum Laude, 1991
. Santa Monica Community College; Santa Monica, CA
Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies; with Honors, 1989
. Moorpark Community College; Moorpark, CA
Associate of Science Degree in Equine Management; Certificate of
Achievement in Equine Breeding, Artificial Insemination Specialist;
1994
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manager 2003 - 2007
TSR Helicopters, Incorporated, Van Nuys, CA
Responsible for all fiscal matters including purchasing, accounts
payable and receivable, payroll, taxes, banking, and annual and
quarterly reports. Reported directly to President. Granted full power
of attorney privileges.
Breeding Manager 1999 - 2005
Southwind Arabians, Simi Valley, CA
Bred via artificial insemination mares with a 99% pregnancy/live foal
rate.
Senior Department Administrator 2002 - 2003
The House Ear Institute, Los Angeles, CA
Department of Communication Neuroscience and Department of Engineering
Research. Editing for scientific publications (journals and book
chapters). Grant writing (NIH, NSF), budget responsibility for ten
budget lines (including accounts receivable/payable, and future fiscal
year projections), purchasing, payroll, and software license manager.
Intranet web site developer, project coordinator. Wrote and
implemented risk management protocols.
Executive Assistant 2001 - 2002
The William Glasser Institute, Chatsworth, CA
Coordinated and set-up trainings internationally for members. Compiled
excel spreadsheets to show numbers and percents of participants at
events regionally, and internationally. In charge of writing, editing,
and graphic layout for all Institute documents. This encompassed their
international newsletters, books, planning guides, bulletins, forms,
and training materials. Responsible for all correspondence, memos, and
faxes from the Executive Director of the Institute and the Advisory
Board of Directors.
Christine DeCarlo ********@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Executive Assistant 1999 - 2001
Veterinary Centers of America, Santa Monica, CA
Provided departmental support to Chief Medical Officer and Medical
Advisory Board of Directors. Traveled to national conventions to
recruit doctors. Set up national continuing education training program
for veterinarians throughout the United States. Planned and hosted
meetings and special events. Edited technical papers and articles.
Organized schedule for CMO and department. Designed PowerPoint
presentations for lectures and board meetings. Set and administrated
corporate budget (annually and quarterly). Research provided for
national medical journal articles. Edited and graphically designed
newsletters, doctor protocols, and medical bulletins. Processed
accounts payable and receivable. Arranged and coordinated travel.
Responsible for all department correspondence via letters, memos,
faxes, phone, and e-mails.
Financial Services Representative 1997 - 1999
SunAmerica Life Insurance Company, Woodland Hills, CA
Assisted clients concerning withdrawals, surrenders and minimum
distribution. Calculated interest payments and set up systematic
withdrawal programs. Trained new hires and temporary workers.
Breeding Manager 1995 - 1997
J-Don Farms Andalusians, Canyon Country, CA
Bred via artificial insemination over 150 mares a year with a 99%
pregnancy/live foal rate. Collected and maintained bookings for six
stallions. Responsible for developing and implementing marketing
strategies for owner of Andalusian horses. Kept breeding and health
records and worked closely with veterinarians. Billed clients and
processed accounts payable and accounts receivable. Conceptualized ads
for print and on-line sources. Edited and distributed marketing
videos. Taught equine reproduction courses at College of the Canyons.
Supervised staff of 8 trainers, grooms and general ranch hands.
Maintained inventory and purchased farm supplies.
RESEARCH
DeCarlo CH, Ziegler PE, Glaser AL, Szonyi B, Mohammed HO. Factors led to
evolution of
endemic foci for West Nile Virus in New York State. Proceedings of
the 12th Symposium
of the International Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and
Economics; 2009; p. 608, August 10-14, 2009, Durban, South Africa.
DeCarlo C, Alderson J, Rutllant J, Bowen L, Aldridge B. The
immunomodulatory effect of extender on semen-induced inflammation. In:
Proceedings of the 173rd National Meeting of the American Association
for the Advancement of Science; 2007; p. A126, February 15-17, 2007;
San Francisco.
DeCarlo C., Alderson J., Rutllant J., Bowen L., Aldridge B.
Characterization of the immunomodulatory effect of a commercial
extender on semen-induced inflammatory response in equine uterine
lumenal immune cells. In: Proceedings of the 3rd International
Symposium on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) for the
Conservation and Genetic Management of Companion Animals, Non-Domestic
and Endangered Species (CANDES). In association with the 39th Annual
Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction.; p. 21, July 29,
2006; Omaha, NE.
Christine DeCarlo ********@*******.***
RESEARCH CONTINUED
DeCarlo C, Alderson J, Rutllant J, Bowen L, Aldridge B. Characterization of
the immunomodulatory effect of a commercial extender on semen-induced
inflammatory response in equine uterine lumenal immune cells. J Reprod
Immunol 2006; 71: 158.
DeCarlo C. Quantification of the immunomodulatory effect of extender on
semen-induced inflammation in the equine uterus. Pomona: California
State Polytechnic University; 2005. MS Thesis.
Alderson J. (PI), DeCarlo C. (Co-PI), Aldridge B. Inflammatory Response of
Mares to Artificial Insemination. $42,000 Cal Poly Pomona: Agriculture
Research Initiative Grant; 2004.
Sones, J. L., D. Miller, A. M. de Mestre, C. DeCarlo, R. Harman and D. F.
Antczak, Investigation of the role of integrin ?2 subunit in equine
trophoblast attachment in Proceedings of the International Symposium
of Equine Reproduction X, Lexington, Kentucky, 2010.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage, Outlook, Access, and
Binder; Intuit Quick Books; Thomson EndNote; Adobe Acrobat
HONORS/MEMBERSHIPS
College of Veterinary Medicine Graduate Research Assistantship,
Cornell University
S.U.N.Y. Fellowship, Cornell University
Member, International Society of Infectious Diseases
Member, Association for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive
Medicine
Member, International Federation of University Women
Member, International Embryo Transfer Society
Member, Gamma Sigma Delta, Agriculture Honor Society
Member, Golden Key International Honour Society, Academic Honour
Society
Member, Tau Alpha Epsilon Honor Society
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