Project Manager

ONYEBUCHI OKEZIE

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EDUCATION

PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY PLYMOUTH, NEW HAMSPHIRE, UNITED STATES

Masters in Business Administration Candidate, May 2014

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE, PRINCESS ANNE, MD, UNITED STATES

Bachelor of Science, Biology, December 2009

Dean’s List, Men’s Scholar Student Athlete Highest GPA Award, Natural Science Departmental Honors

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TONEK INVESTMENT LIMITED BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES

Investment Consultant June 2012 - August 2013

• Analyzed data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.

• Developed and implemented records management program for filing, protection, and

retrieval of records, and assure compliance with program.

• Reviewed forms and reports and confer with management and users about format,

distribution, and purpose, and to identify problems and improvements.

DEPENDABLE NURSING SERVICE LLC BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES

Certified Nursing Assistant December 2010 - June 2011

• Administered medications or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories,

irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse.

• Applied clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse

or physician. Assisted nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or

provision

• Documented or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical

symptoms to nurses. Gathered information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about

JOHN HOPKINS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES

Patient Care Technician May 2010 - July 2010

• Applied clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse

or physician. Changed bed linens or make beds.

• Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient

areas.

• Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and

emotional support. Documented or otherwise report observations of patient behavior,

complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE PRINCESS ANNE, MD, UNITED STATES

Research Assistant Intern - MARC U * STAR Scholar May 2008 - May 2009

• Selected and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and

knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.

• Developed, standardize, evaluate, or modify procedures, techniques, or tests used in the

analysis of specimens or in medical laboratory experiments.

• Harvested cell cultures at optimum time, based on knowledge of cell cycle differences

and culture conditions. Conducted medical research under direction of microbiologist or

biochemist.

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE PRINCESS ANNE, MD, UNITED STATES

Research Assistant Intern - MBRS PROGRAM Scholar May 2007 - May 2008

• Conducted research or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of

information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.

• Conducted standardized biological, microbiological or biochemical tests and laboratory

analyses to evaluate the quantity or quality of physical or chemical substances in food or

other products.

• Used computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial

applications to perform work duties.

• Provided technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields

such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health

sciences.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

HARBOR – UCLA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION INSTITUTE TORRANCE, CA

Summer Fellowship Program – Research Assistant May 2009 – August 2009

“Effects of 2,5- Hexanedione on Neuropathy development associated with expression of neuronal nitric oxide

synthase in brainstem of Zucker Diabetic Fatty Rats”

Mentor: Sheng-Xing Ma, MD, PhD – Associate Professor & Director, Division of Perinatal Neuroscience,

UCLA Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE PRINCESS ANNE, MD

Research Assistant – Biochemistry Department January 2009 – February 2009

Project Title: “Characterization of Enzymes that participate in the regulation of reduced Glutathione in

Leishmania using Glutathione Synthethase”.

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ST. LOUIS ST. LOUIS, MO

Opportunities in Genomic Research Program May 2008 – August 2008

Research Assistant – Pediatric Surgery Department. Brad Warner MD (Mentor)

Project Title: “Short Gut Syndrome: Correlation Between Food Intake and Intestinal Adaptation Following

Bowel Resection in Mice”

• Assisted in the project to identify a correlation between food intake and intestinal adaptation following

small bowel resection in a murine model.

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE PRINCESS ANNE, MD

Research Assistant – Genetic Department May 2006 – August 2007

Project Title: “Identification of the 5s rDNA Binding factor from Leishmania Tarentaloe”

• Worked on identifying the protein responsible for activating the 5s promoter region of the parasite

Leishmania Tarentaloe. The objective of this project was to identify the protein that is responsible for

activation. This will provide a method to inhibit transcription in the parasite.

PRESENTATIONS AT SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES

ORAL PRESENTATION

• Onyebuchi Okezie, Christopher Erwin, Sharon Longshore, and Brad Warner. Short Gut Syndrome:

Correlation Between Food Intake and Intestinal Adaptation Following Bowel Resection in Mice.

Opportunities in Genomic Research Undergraduate Scholar Program. Genome Center Washington

University. St. Louis, MO. July 30, 2008.

• Onyebuchi Okezie and Joseph Pitula. Identification of a 5S rDNA Binding Factor from Leishmania

tarentolae. National Conference for Undergraduate Research, Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD

April 10 12, 2008.

• Onyebuchi Okezie and Joseph Pitula. Identification of a 5S rDNA Binding Factor from Leishmania

tarentolae. 10th Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students. Austin, TX.

November 4 8, 2007.

POSTER PRESENTATION

• Onyebuchi Okezie, Christopher Erwin, Sharon Longshore and Brad Warner. Short Gut Syndrome:

Correlation Between Food Intake and Intestinal Adaptation Following Bowel Resection in Mice.

11th Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students. Orlando, Florida. November

4 8, 2008.

• Onyebuchi Okezie, Christopher Erwin, Sharon Longshore and Brad Warner. Short Gut Syndrome:

Correlation Between Food Intake and Intestinal Adaptation Following Bowel Resection in Mice.

Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science. Salt Lake City, Utah.

October 9, 2008.

• Onyebuchi Okezie and Joseph Pitula. Identification of a 5S rDNA Binding Factor from Leishmania

tarentolae. 15th Annual Mid Atlantic HBCU Science Research Day. Princess Anne, MD. March,

2008.

• Onyebuchi Okezie and Joseph Pitula. Identification of a 5S rDNA Binding Factor from Leishmania

tarentolae. Annapolis, MD. February 28, 2008.

• Onyebuchi Okezie and Joseph Pitula. Identification of a 5S rDNA Binding Factor from Leishmania

tarentolae. 10th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological

Sciences. University of Maryland Baltimore County. Baltimore, MD

MEDICAL SHADOWING EXPERIENCE

Dr. Patrick Okolo, MD – Gastroenterologist, Baltimore, md April 2010 – MAY 2010

• Accompanied on clinic rounds, observed Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Capsule Endoscopy

Secretin Simulation Test Balloon dilatation

Dr. Brad Warner, MD – Pediatric surgeon, ST. LOUIS, MO MAY 2008 – August 2008

• Observed and worked with him specifically on pediatric cardiovascular surgeries using his cutting

edge diagnostic technology and interventional procedures

Dr. Joseph Osuagwu MD – Pediatrician, Baltimore, MD May 2007 – August 2007

• Month-long Internship Observed daily routine of patient interview, learned how to diagnose certain

diseases due to symptoms, billing and coding, filing of documents

HONORS & AWARDS

Minority Access to Research Careers Undergraduate Student (MARC U* STAR) Scholar 2008 - 2009

Minority Biomedical Research Support Scholar (MBRS) Scholar 2007 - 2008

Who’s Who Amongst All College Students 2005 - 2007

Academic All-American 2006 - 2008

UMES Men’s Scholar Student Athlete Highest GPA Award 2005 - 2006

Dean’s List 2005 – 2007

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Bacterial and Yeast Isolation Small Animal Research Antigen Purification Gene Sequencing Analytical

Method Development Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Tissue Culture Gas

Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).

CERTIFICATIONS

MARYLAND CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT DECEMBER 2010 – PRESENT

MARYLAND CERTIFIED MEDICAL TECHNICIAN MAY 2007 – PRESENT

MARYLAND CERTIFIED CPR JULY 2010 – PRESENT

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

President Biology Society May 2009 – December 2009

President Chemistry Society May 2009 – December 2009

President African Student Association May 2007 – May 2008

Treasurer African Student Association May 2005 – May 2007

UMES Track & Fields Team August 2005 – May 2007

VOLUNTEER SERVICES

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Tutorial Project September 2008 – November 2009

• Supervised 25 college tutors, who work with elementary students

• Create individually tailored curricula in math and reading

• Supervise pairs during each biweekly session to ensure a conducive, comfortable learning

environment. Collaborate with 10 organizers to guaranteeing safety and productivity

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