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Resume:
BIOLOGY - ANALYST
Date: ****-**-**, *:**AM *************@*****.***
Dear Sir. /Madam,
I have experience working in a genetics biology lab under a well renowned biology professor at Oakland University. I learned how to organized and juggle multiple tasks at once. My experience working with a team of scientist has taught me the necessary skills and rigors needed to achieve success on a daily basis. I have learned how to thrive in a dynamic team-oriented environment with diligence and efficiency.
I also have exposure in legislation at both the federal and state levels. I possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. I have the ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and utilize problem solving skills to ensure projects have met the stated goals and objectives.
I would love to be part of action! Obtaining key objectives, researching biology, reinforcing a positive image, and promoting the ideas and concepts are right up my alley. This is something that I love to do and happen to be naturally very good at. I feel that I could provide tremendous benefit to the team in this area. I believe the skills I have developed through my work, education, and internship experiences fit nicely with the position requirements. I feel this qualifies me for the position you are seeking to fill. I also feel that I would be a great fit with the team. I hope you agree because I am very excited about the opportunity. It would be an honor to work alongside a group of such distinguished professionals and brilliant minds as you. I look forward to having the chance to being a part!
Again, I want to express my interest and enthusiasm for the position and in working with you and your staff. I look forward to hearing back from you soon!
Thank you for your time, and any considerations you may give.
Sincerely,
Andrea Endres
RESUME
Andrea Endres
1678 N. 21st street
Arlington, VA 22209
**********@*****.***
SECURITY CLEARANCE: SECRET
Department of Defense
Relevant experience
D.A.R.P.A. - System Planning Corporation
Arlington, Virginia
Office of Defense Sciences and the Office of Micro Technologies for D.A.R.P.A., (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). Apart of the Technical Team supporting projects of D.A.R.P.A. Projects are advanced and at the forefront of cutting edge research, focusing on key interest in; circuits, devices, materials, biology, chemistry, and mathematics toward the development of beyond-leading-edge technologies for Department of Defense and Intelligence missions. Focus areas ranged, including but not limited to: Nanomaterial fabrications, Micro Gas analyzers, and signal processing to detect chemical, biological, and radiological materials. Support Tasks ranged anywhere from creating computer graphics and presentation material, to researching advanced technical matter for DARPA projects. Position title: Research Analyst
The Lincoln Group
Arlington, Virginia
Media analysis, Intelligence, and Strategic Communications. International and domestic projects centering primarily on cultural analysis, local media monitoring, and pubic influence on behalf of US initiatives and international relations. Primary objective: Open source media analysis to include analysis of the political, socio-cultural, and economic factors that affect countries, regions, of interest to US government; Department of Defense, State Department, US Intelligence Community. Primary responsibilities: database entry and foreign media analysis as well as overhead research to support various government contracts.
House of Representatives
Lansing, Michigan
Legislative staff support, providing assistance to Representative Brian Palmer [R], the House Majority Leader. Involvement ranged in the areas of legislation, attending committee hearings, monitoring media tabs and exposure, assisting with public relations, engaging in communications with high ranking government affiliates, constituent affairs, general office tasks. Responsibilities had primarily consisted of, but were not limited to: Attending committee hearings; answering calls, conducting research, and writing correspondence to groups and individuals throughout the district.
Federal Trade Commission Internship 2006 Washington, D.C.
Investigative and Legal staff supporting intern. Noted for having had innovatively configured a cost effective and time-saving method for analyzing and deterring an extensive amount of statistical data needed to be assessed for a comprehensive agency report that had later went on to win an award. Investigation of business's suspected to be in violations of federal laws and bylaws denoting fraudulent and/or deceptive business practices as determined by the FTC. Key tasks had focused on preliminary investigations, and if appropriate, proceeding with corresponding actions to inform of the precise account deemed unlawful and to provide detailed course of actions needed in order to be consistent with government; policies, laws, and regulations. Jobs included; collecting, processing, compiling, and analyzing raw information and statistical data. Drafting reports, memos, briefs, and preparing Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint slide presentations. Attending congressional hearings on Capitol Hill and taking notes on various issues, such as; wire tapping, HP scandal, internet security legislation, and surveillance for catching child predators and terrorist.
Public Defenders Office Internship 2006 Montgomery County, Maryland
Investigative Team Selected to the investigative team responsible for providing assistance to district attorneys on various legal cases set for trial in court. Coordinate compliance with law enforcement officials and social workers on matters relating to the crime incident. Responsibilities included- gathering witness statements and giving subpoenas, drafting memoranda, documenting observations and taking notes from the investigated crime scenes.
Genetic Research Scientist 2005-2006 Oakland University, Michigan
Description- Extensive laboratory research projects with a team of scientist under Professor Dr. Douglas Wendell of the Oakland University Biology Department. Task included: DNA purification and extraction, developing protocol, immunohistochemistry and histopathology, Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR), DNA differentiation followed with gel electrophoresis to resolve microsatellite alleles, recording the findings in a computerized database to create a size-fractionated genomic library.
Qualities and Strengths
1. High level of professionalism
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills
3. Strong leadership skills and an effective team player.
4. Ability to view information objectively and with strict attention to detail
5. Proven ability to complete multiple high-priority projects under time pressure.
6. Talent for creativity and innovation in the application of ideas, concepts and designs
7. Exceptional research, analytical and problem solving skills to successfully complete complex problems
COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher and PowerPoint. Boolean word search, HTML/Java, Nielsen, Graphic Design Presentations Material- ADOBE: CS3, Photoshop.
Associations/Activities
Oakland University Swimming and Diving Team -4 year undefeated conference champions and record breaking team.
NCAA Division I Women's Diving Individual Conference Champion.
Team Co-Captain, 05'-06' - Elected as Team co-Captain for the OU Swimming and Diving Varsity Team. Guiding the team to an un-defeated record and Conference Championship Victory!
Student Congress, Oakland University- 1 year member, Legislative& Multicultural Affairs Committee
Pre-Medical Society, Oakland University- 4 year member
American Chemical Society (ACS) - Nomination for membership as representative of Oakland University
Student Leadership and Civic Engagement Conference- Washington D.C. Select invitation for participation and membership with the Association of American Colleges & Universities, (AACU).
Global Youth Leadership -Americans for Informed Democracy, Academic Essay finalist and select invitation to attend and participate in Leadership Summit and Women's Voices in National Security.
Awards
1. Dean's List,
2. All-Academic Athletic award,
3. Academic All-Conference Award,
4. Women's Leadership Award, (TWC) Washington DC.
5. Brookings Institute-- Teaching Fellows Scholar nominee
6. Michigan Merit Award- Michigan Competitive Scholarship,
7. 2007 Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities
Community Service
Children's Tsunami Relief Fund, Special Olympics, Tutoring 6th-8th grade students in mathematics, assembling meals for local shelters at the Community Soup Kitchen.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI
Major: Biology, Pre-Medicine
Major GPA 3.5
Academic Course Work:
Advanced: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Endocrinology, Physiology, Genetics, Statistics, Calculus, and Psychology; Public Speaking, International Relations, Foreign Languages and Public Policy.
LANGUAGES: French, [Beginner levels, government scale of: 1/ +1]
Professional References: [Contact information available upon request]
Ghassan Gabbara Intelligence Agency
Johann Franz Department of Homeland Security, TSA
Tom Browne Executive Director, Federal Aviation Administration, DOT
Rep. Brian Palmer Majority Leader, State of Michigan House of Representatives
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