Scientist, algae, microbiology, researcher
Resume:
Thomas Valencourt Stone
Fort Myers, Florida 33907
Phone: 920-***-****
**********@*****.***
EDUCATION
YEAR INSTITUTION DEGREE
****-**** ********** ** *********-Oshkosh Microbiology Masters 2001-2005 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Microbiology Major
Math, Chemistry Minor
Masters G.P.A.: 3.429/4.00
Undergrad G.P.A.: 2.697/4.00
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
UWO Student-Teach Co-opt Grant, 2006
Member of UWO Cheer and Stunt 2001-2006; Four National Champions UWO Honors Program, 2001, 2002
National Honors Society, 2000
Eagle Scout; Boy Scouts of America, 2000
SPECIAL SKILLS AND LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
Microbiology skills: optical microscopy, bacterial staining, enumeration and identification of bacteria, sterile technique, Diatom and Algae slide preparation, culturing (from lab scale to large pond scale), and identification, plasmid design and use, biomass and ash analysis, sample collection and processing, dry weight and biomass analysis/quantification
Biology skills: DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, PCR
Instruments trained on:Flow Cam, Costech Elemental Combustion System, Beckman Multisizer III & Z Coulter Counter, Agilent Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrum analyzer, Lachat Autoanalyzer, Fluorescence Induction and Relaxation Fluorometer, Beckman DU800 Spectrophotometer, Turner 10-AU Fluorometer
Chemistry skills: extraction techniques, spectrophotometer, gas chromatography and mass spectrometry, distillation, filtration, media preparation, reagent preparation, hazardous waste cleanup and disposal
Math: Basic Calculus, advanced problem solving skills
Spectrophotometer skills: UV, visible, IR, and MALDI-TOF
Computer skills: intermediate to advanced programming in MATLAB for data analysis and GUI applications, introductory programming with LabView, various software applications for PCs and some Macintosh, including Canoco, SPSS, and a high level of competency with Office Word and Excel, typing
(~60 words/minute)
Design/Construction skills:Design, construction, and operation of sterile cultivation systems of various materials.
Classes taken: Microbial Genetics, Microbial Ecology, Microbial Physiology, Advance Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, Fresh water Algae, Industrial Microbiology, Immunology/Virology, Medical Bacteriology, Bacteriology, Biostatistics, Introduction to Probability & Statistics, Calculus
Certifications:Advanced SCUBA certification, Red Cross first aid and CPR certification, HAZWOPPER training, Respirator training, forklift certified
Other skills:interpersonal and cooperation skills gained as a Co-head lifeguard, organizational and multi-tasking skills gained while working in the fast pace environments of start up companies, ability to multitask and work across and with various disciplines. WORK EXPERIENCE:
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE for ALGENOL INC:Novemeber 2011 – July 2013, SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE for ALGENOL INC.:July 2013 - July 2016, SCIENTIST for ALGENOL INC.: July 2016 - July 2019.
My primary responsible are for the design, construction, managing, operating, sampling, and analyzing of mid- to large- scale algae cultivation systems. Secondary responsibility include generation/maintaining of Matlab GUI's for company use, and developing new operating protocols to reduce cost and increase efficiency of analysis and procedures. I work outside maintaining and operating the cultivation systems, constructing new designs/concepts, in the laboratory processing and analyzing samples, in the meeting room developing new designs, troubleshooting and preforming root cause analysis on current systems, and at my desk developing new operating procedures or Matlab code for company usage. REASEARCH ASSOCIATE for CELLANA INC.:September 2008 – October 2011 and LABORATORY SAFETY OFFICER:July 2009 – October 2011
My responsibilities as a research associate include developing standard operating procedures for various instruments and methods, planning and running experiments, and writing tech reports on the analysis. I have worked with instruments ranging from simple spectrophotometric and fluorometers to more complex gas chromatagrams and nutrient analyzers. As a equipment lead/co-lead it has my responsibility to not only run and maintain the instruments, but to introduce and preform quality control tests, involving ruining and tracking of samples thought the use of SQC charts with ISO 17025 compliance. I have been involved with building, sampling, maintaining, and harvesting cultures from the small scale of one liter flasks to 25,000 liter photobioreactors and 120,000 liter raceway ponds. As a safety officer I am in charge of hazardous waste management, incident investigation, and introducing/implementing safety procedures. LABORATORY TECHNICIAN for the MARINE MICROECOLOGY and BIOGEOCHEMSISTRY LAB at the MOUNT ALLISON UNIVERISTY OF SACKVILLE NEW BRUNSWICK:August 2007 – July 2008 I was in charge of all the laboratory needs, making sure it our stocks of chemicals and culture wares were full and clean. I had to prepare media for cultures and keep our stock cultures alive and growing, as well as prepare slides and analyze the cultures and process fossil sediments. My main job was the calibration of a new piece of equipment, the Flow Cam, for use with sediment fossils. YMCA Fox Cities All Stars Cheer Coach
September 2006 – August 2007
Three days a week I coach an All Star Cheer team at the YMCA. During the practices I am in charge of the team, keep them on task learning a routine and teaching them proper form for jumps, motions, and stunts. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Bookstore
February - September 2006
Organized bookshelves, ordered on the phone, internet, and mail new textbooks, packaged and shipped textbooks, high volume of customer interaction – had to deal with several different tasks of paperwork, helping customer, etc.
Wisconsin Rapids Department of Parks and Recreation May - August 2003- 2005
Lifeguard for the first two years and Co-Head Lifeguard for third. Responsible for the lives and safety of children and adults, cooperation skills with co-workers to ensure safety along with surprise lifesaving drills using live patron.
Central Wisconsin Cheer Camp
July - August 2006, 2001-2004
For two months five camps would be held across central Wisconsin. During these camps, I would be in charge of a high school team, teaching them proper technique and form for cheering and stunting. References
Lanny Miller
Company: Algenol Inc.
Title: Associate Director
Email: *****.******@**.***
Phone: 561-***-****
Paul Hill
Company: Algenol Inc.
Title: Manager: Engineering
Email: *********@*****.***
Phone: 239-***-****
William Porubsky
Company: Algenol Inc.
Title: Chief Research Officer
Email: *******.********@*******.***
Phone: 561-***-****
(Thomas Valencourt Stone)
June 2019
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