David Stephen Moshkowich
** ****** ****** *****, ****** Stream, NY 11581
Phone: 516-***-**** - ******@*******.***
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SUMMARY: M y academic background, passion for science and research, and laboratory experience has provided me with a
strong, diverse skill set within both scientific and artistic mediums. Additionally, my interests include nutritional science,
biomed ical ethics, research, biotechnology, and integrated science communication.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Ithaca, New York
M ajor in Biology and Sociology, Concentration in Neuroscience
Graduated May 2012
Cumulative GPA: 3.71
LANGUAGE/COMPUTER SKILLS
• Bilingually Fluent in Russian and English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Quickbooks, Adobe Creative Suite, Final
Cut Pro, Logic Pro, bioBLAST, pyMOL
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RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OAP Cleaner LLC. Hewlett, NY March 2013 – September 2013
Creative Director and Social Media Strategist
• Direct all creative marketing and strategy for clients.
• Manage full creative team as well as multiple outside partners and vendors.
• Work with clients to resolve marketing management issues.
• Led complete development of marketing and promotion campaign for product launch of new consumer product. (Wrote and
developed all content for advertising, product sheets, sales collateral and product website. Planned the strategy, designed the
user experience (UX) and developed an e-commerce website for retail chain including development of a comprehensive
online product catalog.)
iSleep Research Center. Brooklyn, NY August 2012 - Present
Sleep Lab Technician
• Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, practices, procedures, and techniques, related to EEG, respiratory therapy and
polysomnography equipment and considerable skill in applying them to the conduct of the full range of
electroencephalographic examinations to include special complicated examinations or studies.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and the ability to understand the relationship of EEG and
evoked potential testing in detecting states of disease and health.
• Knowledge of sleep disorders and the use of polysomnographic techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
In addition, solid understanding of basic concepts of electricity in order to understand sources of artifacts (caused by electrical
interference) and the electronics of the instrumentation to include its abilities and limitations.
• Skill in setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining equipment.
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Beth Israel Medical Center, Department of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care, New York, NY July 2012 - Present
Clinic Volunteer, Preceptor: Jonathan Finkelstein, MD
• Shadowed the Chief Fellow of Pain Medicine, Dr. Finkelstein, to observe the diagnosis and treatment of patients in acute and
chronic pain management; observation of interventional pain procedures.
• Assisted in clerical work, such as inputting patient information into a clinical database as well as carrying out phone calls
regarding patient care.
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Department of Molecular Medicine, Cornell University December 2011 – August 2012
Electrophysiology Researcher
• Investigated K660A mutant and altered electrostatic behavior in putative trigger region of receptor. Utilized cell-attached
patch-clamp recording and single channel data QuB software developed at University of Buffalo to study effects of partial
agonists (Quis.) on modal GluA3 ion-channel activity in central nervous system receptors.
• Responsible for experimentation on various cell lineages, patch-clamp procedures, Quis/Glu and cyclothiazide production,
general laboratory protocol, data collection, statistical analysis and modeling, and literature/journal review.
• Perfected borosilicate pipette fabrication including electrode pulling and polishing to within +/- 1M
M osh Photography. NYC, NY November 2011 - Present
Freelance Photographer and Graphic Designer
• Determined, creative and result-oriented individual with a highly acclaimed reputation for producing superior, high
quality imagery; I have expertise in Photoshop editing, image manipulation, and image restoration.
• Possess knowledge in defining themes and concept for photography and graphic design, undertaking or supervising
photography, and high volume post-production editing.
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Thumpty Music Group. Ithaca, NY June 2010 - November 2011
Graphic Designer and Promoter
• Designed and coordinated all of the graphic artwork and digital media for the event and promotion group.
• Directed news and article submission onto the companies’ website, which including editing materials.
• All site promotional materials were overseen by myself, in order to ensure effective promotional practices
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Steinberg Advertising Agency. W ellington, Florida June 2006-August 2007
Media Department
• Planned, coordinated, and purchased media space to run numerous advertisements
• Researched and analyzed media trends, as well surveyed specific audiences in order to accommodate the needs of clients and
to improve advertisement strategies
• Specialized in automotive advertisements, whether in magazine, television or other mediums, and provided
individualized client service
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Systems Design. Boca Raton, Florida September 2007- October 2009
Computer Service, Data Entry, and Customer Relations
• Provided technical support for 100+ users and ensured proper maintenance of workstations, printers, and peripheral
equipment.
• Responded to client service requests and expediently resolved trouble tickets to maximize system uptime.
• Deployed new workstations and printers, installed operating systems, applications, and drivers, and configured network
properties and hardware.
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CLUBS/ACTIVITIES
Spectamur Agendo Foundation. Ithaca, New York Spring 2010-Present
Treasurer for the year of 2011, representative to the Emerging Leader Experiences seminar.
• Managed a yearly budget of $400,000, paid taxes for a medium-sized business, kept a transaction journal, hired and
supervised contractors and suppliers and negotiated contract conditions with employees.
Phi Beta Kappa, Nassau College Chapter Spring 2008-Present
International Honor Society
• Invited for superb academic performance
• Routinely performed various community service activities
Transfer Club, Nassau College Chapter Spring 2008-Present
Founding Member.
• Acquired logistical information regarding admissions to numerous universities, institutions and other educational
programs, in order to provide students (both members and nonmembers) a means of furthering their education. I
organized various school-sponsored trips to many institutions of higher education (including Cornell, Columbia, and
Harvard)
Relevant Coursework:
Visual Studies (AMST 2000)
Digital Video and Sound (ART 3707)
Cell & Developmental Biology (BIOMG 2350)
Mind, Self, and Emotion (AAS 4310)
Neuropharmacology (BIONB 3920)
Advance Microbiology (BIOMI 3900)
Entomology & Immunology (ENTOM 2100)
Nutritional Genetics (NS 4410)
Human Developmental Neuropsychology (HD 3200)
Human Bonding and Interaction (HD 3620)
Law, Science & Public Values (BSOC 4071)
Oral Communications (COMM 2010)
Drugs & Society (SOC 3460)
Evolutionary Biology (BIOEE 2070)
Social Cognition & Development (HD 3380)
Human Perception: Application to Computer Graphics, Art, and Visual Display (PSYCH 3420)
Advance Neurobiology (BIONB 2220)
Calculus III (MATH 2120)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (NS 3410)
Abnormal Psychology (PSYCH 2100)
Genetics and Genomics (BIOMG 2810)
General Biology for Science Majors I & II
Inorganic Chemistry I & II
Organic Chemistry I & II