EDUCATION

Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA December 2017

Master of Science in Microbiology

Albright College Reading, PA May 2009

Bachelor of Science: Biology and Art (Pre-medicine track)

PUBLICATIONS

Alexeev, Vitali, et al. “Pro-Inflammatory Chemokines and Cytokines Dominate the Blister Fluid Molecular Signature in Patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa and Affect Leukocyte and Stem Cell Migration.” Journal of Investigative Dermatology, vol. 137, no. 11, Nov. 2017, pp. 2298–2308., doi:10.1016/j.jid.2017.07.002.

CONFERENCES

TJU Faculty Day July 2017

Presented on a seminar series to inform faculty on the interaction and collaboration of graduate students with undergraduate students between TJU and PhilaU students

Society of Investigative Dermatology Conference April 2017

Poster: “Analysis of chemokines in blister fluids of epidermolysis bullosa patients: implications for therapy”

Sigma Xi Conference March 2016

Poster: “Analysis of chemokines in blister fluids of epidermolysis bullosa patients: implications for therapy”

LAB WORK EXPERIENCE

Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA March 2016-Present

Research Lab Tech

Develop scientific hypothesis related to ongoing work in the laboratory, and design experiments to test hypothesis

Breed and maintain animals, collect tissue and fluid samples of animals.

Perform western blotting, qPCR experiments, nucleofection, isolate DNA and RNA, transfection.

Freeze samples, produce cryosections of tissues, and then stain the samples (ex. Immunostaining)

Culture cells, bacteria and produce mini and maxi prep from clones

Gather information and interpret, and record the research data

Maintain lab supplies in stock by ordering and maintaining inventory

Maintain the budget of the supplies for the grant that has been allotted to the lab.

Review, understand, and apply scientific literature in consultation with principal investigator in order to assist in development of new procedures and keep abreast of new technologies

Manage and maintain inventory levels and proper storage of materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures

Akzo Nobel Reading, PA July2014- March 2016

Chemist April 2015-March 2016

Formulated and manipulated standard powder coatings technology by creating new formulas

Learned new methods and formulas to create better products.

Matched customer guidelines and products to meet their needs by providing a quick turn around

Visited customer facilities to supervise trial runs of new products, trouble-shoot products on the line, and to make formal presentation to customers.

Trained new employees to run the machinery and create the product efficiently

Lab Technician Assistant (Contractor through Kelly Services) July 2014- April 2015

Developed projects including powder preparation, spraying, testing, and evaluation of powder coatings to meet specific project requirements

Follow all the guidelines and procedures mandated by OSHA and the BMT team.

Performed MEK, Hot plate melt flow, Gardner impact test, Coesfield, Malvern Mastersizer 2000

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Thomas Jefferson University IACUC Philadelphia, PA April 2016- Present

Member

Assist investigators and staff of the University, helping them plan and conduct research that uses animals in accordance with the highest ethical, humane, and scientific principles and in compliance with federal laws and regulations.

Ensure the humane and sensitive care and use of animals that are the subjects of the University’s research programs.

Review and inspect aspects of the University’s animal care, check animal care records and review of protocols

BizBio Speed Networking Committee Philadelphia, PA October 2017- November 2017

Committee Member

We worked on recruiting potential professionals for the event, recruited 2 professionals to participate

We made sure that we maintained contact and received biographies to create a booklet

Coordinated logistics with team to reserve and set-up event and catering

Thomas Jefferson University/PhilaU Philadelphia, PA August 2016 - Dec 2016

Seminar Speaker

Prepared seminar to help PhilaU undergraduate students understand different scopes of the science field

Attended workshops provided by PhilaU and Thomas Jefferson to create better classroom experience

Learned techniques to have student involvement

Led instruction of an undergraduate class of 15 students

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Accounts Recovery Bureau Reading, PA October 2011-April 2015

Senior Tax Collector

Traced, located and contacted individuals or organizations to collect overdue money in taxes for the State of Pennsylvania or PA Attorney General's Office.

Utilized available resources and skip tracing techniques to ascertain locations of persons with past due accounts.

Applied payments received to proper accounts, keeping accurate accounting records of each transaction; reconciles records with computer reports, makes necessary adjustments or corrections.

Maintained files on all past due accounts, documenting details of methods utilized to secure payment.

Trained new employees to the best ability so that they can understand the rules and the FDCPA and HIPPA laws and are able to perform adequately

Bath & Body Works Reading, PA October 2006-September 2011

Assistant Manager October 2009-September 2011

Trained staff to deliver outstanding customer service and learn the product

Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-takin and reconciling cash receipts

Designed and implemented customer satisfaction metrics, address customer inquiry and resolved complaints

Helped determine staff promotions and demotions, and termination of employees when necessary

Reorganized sales floor to meet company demands

Sales Associate October 2006-October 2009

Maintained knowledge of current promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.

Operated a cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions.

Replenished floor stock and processed shipments to ensure product availability for customers.

Delivered excellent customer service by greeting and assisting each customer.

Recommended merchandise based on customer needs.

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SKILLS

Technical:, Light microscopy, SEM, TEM, Spectrophotometry, Bacterial Culture, Cell Culture, Breeding Mice, Genotyping, RTPCR, Western Blot, Maxi Prep, Mini Prep, Cryosection, Immunostaining, Gram staining, gel electrophoresis, freezing cells, flow cytometry, Preparation of solutions, Differential staining, Bacterial species isolation, Titration, Coesfeld, Hot Plate Melt flow, MEK, Malvern Mastersizer 2000, Gardner Impact Test

Languages: Fluent in Spanish, Conversational in French and Farsi

Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, & SAP

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