Kola D. George

**** ******* **. • North Charleston, S.C. 29405 • 803-***-**** • ac3xbn@r.postjobfree.com SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Trained and experienced biology and public health professional with a broad range of research and analysis experience. Proven ability to conduct research through a variety of library book collections, journals and databases to create productive reports and findings. Skilled in various verbal and written communication skills--trained in writing detailed and clear essays and practical research reports. Able to interpret data summaries and probability statements. Highly analytic thinker with demonstrated talent for planning, initializing and implementing operational procedures and streamlining complex work procedures. Successfully completed coursework focused in Biology, and Epidemiology. Computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite. EDUCATION:

Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology; December 2017 Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston, S.C. GPA: 3.9

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology; May 2016

College of Charleston; Charleston, S.C.

GPA: 3.3

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Medical University of South Carolina Department of Nephrology; Charleston, S.C. (Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2017) Research Assistant

• Executed procedures that required knowledge of molecular biological concepts

• Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books

• Resolved problems by examining and evaluating data; selecting corrective steps

• Completed projects by assisting project team; attending and participating in group and project meetings Medical University of South Carolina Department of Infection Prevention and Control; Charleston, S.C. (May. 2017 - Dec. 2017) Infection Control Intern

• Worked closely with Medical University of South Carolina Women’s Services team and Infection Prevention team to review current practices

• Developed recommendations for performance improvements and educational opportunities for perioperative staff

• Developed and maintained patient-related data under HIPAA policy.

• Performed environmental cleaning audits in patient rooms in Medical University of South Carolina Hospital. The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station (Michigan State University); East Lansing, M.I. (June 2015- Aug. 2015) BEACON Undergraduate Research Apprentice (URA)

• Collaborated with department doctoral faculty in all stages of biological research, including creation of an appropriate research methodology, configuration of research procedures and protocols, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data

• Participated in educational seminars on various aspects of scientific research, professional educational and career development seminars

• Actively involved in weekly learning goals meetings, a variety of educational, cultural, environmental, and social activities, and co-participation of W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Achievements

Scientific Publication

• Journal of Biological Chemistry: The Exocyst is Required for Photoreceptor Ciliogenesis and Retinal Development

(September 2017)

Scientific Publication

• Journal of Evolution: Incomplete Loss of a Conserved Trait: Function, Latitudinal Cline, and Genetic Constraints

(November 2016)

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