Manager Administrative Assistant
Resume:
Ashley N. Jones
Cary, NC **513
*******@****.****.***
Objective: To obtain a stimulating position that enables me to gain additional knowledge, skills, and
experiences, while allowing me to utilize my current abilities to develop myself professionally and
contribute to the growth of the company
Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology, May 2013
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Minor in Psychology
Relevant
Experience: Laboratory and Greenhouse Assistant, BASF, July 2013- December 2013
Transformation Laboratory
o Practices aseptic techniques while performing soybean transfers, media
preparations, pipetting, and extracting tissue cultures on sunflower seeds
o Cares for and trims soybean lines after transformation experiments
o Pours media plates and prepares for new experiments
Crop Physiology Laboratory
o Adheres to current SOPs and work instructions while performing laboratory and
greenhouse duties
o Performs plant management responsibilities, such as potting plants, seed counting
and separations, plant thinning, treatment separations, and watering plants
o Measures dry and fresh weights for soybean and corn lines
o Gained additional Excel experience through data entry and data organization
o Prepared for experiments through labeling, organizing, and setting up equipment
o Runs agricultural experiments and records data, morphological measurements,
electrolyte leakage data, leaf rolling ratings, water holding capacities, and leaf area
data
o Acquired skills to analyze pictures through various imaging programs
Dr. Ann Stapleton’s Genomics Laboratory, Spring 2013
Worked on the project titled “Phenotype in Multiple Stress Factors on Maize” with other
undergraduate and graduate students
Aided with data entry and retrieval of corn cob measurements and seed weights
Dr. Arthur Frampton’s Virology Laboratory, Summer 2011-Spring 2012
Created individual virology project titled “Cell-to-Cell Fusion of the Equine Herpes Virus
through the Glycoproteins gB, gD, gH, and gL”
Performed PCRs, DNA extractions, transfections of cells, cell cultures and seeding of cells,
GIEMSA staining, RNA analysis, and gel electrophoresis
Worked with expression plasmids, glycoproteins, primers, and multiple cell lines
Learned the use of a confocal microscope
Acquired the use of scientific papers to aid in research methods
Laboratory
Skills: Molecular Biology Laboratory, Spring 2012
Performed experiments with yeast cells
Gained experience in proper creation of laboratory notebooks
Used restriction enzymes, micropipetters, scales, competent cells, centrifuges, and hot plates
to complete experiments
Microbiology Laboratory, Spring 2010
Peace College, Raleigh, NC,
Learned practical techniques in the microbial field
Performed various tests on bacteria
Determined an unknown bacterium
Cultured microbes
Learned gram staining techniques and how to identify different bacterial colonies
Completed bacterial transfers to various media
Isolated bacteria through dilution techniques
Performed microbial metabolism tests including fermentation, catabolism, and respiration
experiments
Performed antimicrobial drug testing on bacteria
Other
Experience: Contract Assistant Recruiter, Greene Resources, January 2014- February 2014
Raleigh, NC
• Was the first point of contact for all applicants applying to the Research Triangle Institute
Call Center
• Phone screened potential employees for required qualification for the position
• Performed administrative duties by answering phone calls, updating client information, and
returning emails
• Analyzed resumes to determine the best fit for Research Triangle Institute and individual
clients
Cash Handler and Trainer, Old Navy, May 2007-July 2013
Wilmington, NC
Trained new employees in operations and procedures
Handled deposit information between the store and bank
Maintained a constructive environment between store managers, fellow associates, and
target customers
Enforced loss prevention policies and procedures
Administrative Assistant, YMCA of the Triangle, September 2009-April 2010
Raleigh, NC
Performed administrative duties, such as filed papers and answered and made phone calls
Updated children’s information for summer camps and after school programs
Technology
Skills: Microscope, Autoclave, Leaf Area Meter, Scales, Seed counter, Water probes, MS Word, MS
Excel, MS PowerPoint, Internet, Lotus Notes, Digital Camera, Multi-line Phone, Outlook
Community
Experiences: New Hanover Regional Medical Center Volunteer, August 2010- July 2013
Acted as liaison between guests, patients, and employees
Assisted staff with family concerns and needs
Transported patients after surgery and recovery
New Hanover County Humane Society Volunteer, April 2012
Assisted with annual yard sale with Old Navy
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Volunteer, September 2012
Served lemonade in order to raise money for childhood cancer awareness
Americorps Member and NC ACTS Program, September 2009- September 2010
Completed 300 hours of community service to various organizations in one year in order to
complete the program and gain membership
Certifications
and Awards: Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, Loss Prevention Awareness Award, 300 hours of
Service award at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, AmeriCorps Member, NC ACTS
member
Ashley N. Jones
1034 Creekwatch Lane
Cary, NC 27513
*******@****.****.***
References:
Paula Olhoft
Lab Manager
BASF
26 Davis Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
(919) 547- 2897
*****.******@****.***
Chad Benton
Senior Scientist
BASF
26 Davis Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
(919) 547- 2687
****.******@****.***
Jennifer Chick
Store Manager
Old Navy Store 5471
University Center
352-10 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
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