Sales Assistant

Shweta Chakradeo

Phone: 804-***-**** Email: ******.*********@*****.***

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Career Objective: Obtain a full time/ contract entry level position in a

leading pharmaceutical organization/ Biotechnology organization

Key Words: Cell Culture, western blot, ELISA, FACS, Microscopy, Data

analysis, Laboratory records, Documentation, Aseptic Technique

Master of Science (Pharmacology and Toxicology)

Dec 2012 Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), School of Medicine,

Richmond, VA

Research Thesis: Role of Autophagy and senescence in the response of Hs578t

(Breast Cancer Cells) to radiation

GPA 3.8

Bachelor of Pharmacy May 2008

University of Mumbai (Bombay), India

Course work and practical: Raw material characterization

Relevant Experience:

Research Assistant, VCU, Massey Cancer Center Jan

2014

. Prepare documentation, batch records, Colony picking, Western blot,

FACS, Microscopy (Confocal, Fluorescent), Western Blot, Cell Culture,

Maintain cell lines

. Support internal audits, Data analysis, maintain laboratory notebook,

write SOPs

Business Analyst III, Regulatory Affairs, Merck & Co. July

2013- Dec 2013

. Enter, edit and review data entered in company core data sheet and

applying clinical, pharmacological knowledge to make sure accurate and

indications are entered

. Extensive knowledge of MedDRA terminology

. Working with cross functional team

. Trainings: Working with CRO, ICH-GCP, GMP, SOP Review

. Ability to handle multiple tasks with deadlines, critical thinking,

problem solving skills

. Ability to act as liaison and ability to communicate effectively in

group of people or in one-on-one meeting

. Recognized for communication and interpersonal skills

Research Assistant VCU Massey Cancer Center Oct 2010- June 2013

. Built expertise in experimental techniques and Training, knowledge

tranfer

. Techniques acquired: ELISA, Western Blot, Cell culture, Flow

Cytometry, Fluroscent microscopies, Transfection studies, HPLC

. Collection, analysis of data, prepare technical reports,

. Excellent communication skills, recognized for excellent presentation

skills

. Detailed knowledge of GLP, routine maintenance of general equipment

. Inventory management, documentation, troubleshooting in day to day

activities

. Writing and maintenance of protocols, SOPs for lab audits - Recognized

for initiative

. Publication: Autophagy inhibition for chemosensitization and

radiosensitization in cancer: do the preclinical data support this

therapeutic strategy? (The Journal of Pharmacology)

URL:

http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/content/early/2013/01/04/jpet.112.199802.

long

Marketing Executive Sep 2008- Sep 2009

Mega Life Sciences, India, Dietary Supplements marketing team

. Studied and managed post marketing surveillance with other team

members, Sales team, product development team and suggested subtle

changes in product branding which increased product sale within short

period

. Organized and managed sales events at exhibitions, seminars, conventions

with thousands of visitors

. Conducted Product Training Activities, seminars involving as many as 300

participants, explained companies product policies and standards

. Prepared Literature for dietary supplements for Sales team with focus on

functioning of ingredients, clinical tests and effectiveness studies and

regulatory standards

. Managed monthly newsletter, used various social networking sites to

create awareness about products

. Recognized for Identifying, networking and collaborating with external

partners (Vendors, Product Designers, Suppliers, Industrial Design and

Market Research Firms)

. Initiated and developed sales and marketing strategies

Undergraduate Student

University of Mumbai (Bombay), India Jul 2004- Jul

2008

. Participated in a collaborative research project of Indian Pharmaceutical

Association, Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Association & International

Pharmaceutical Students federation (IPSF)

o Data Collection, Entry & Analysis from nearly 100 patients

o Detailed knowledge and experience in various dosage formulations

Notable Presentations and Publications

. Thesis defense and Graduate Seminar at VCU - Recognized for

preparation and confident delivery

. Stem Cell Therapy: A Novel Approach - Undergraduate Seminar

. Herbal Cosmetics: A global perspective, presented at the National

Pharmacognosy and regulatory affair Conference & symposium, Raipur,

India September 07-08,2007

o Co-presented Natural Anti-oxidants in herbal cosmetics

o Co-presented at National Pharmacy Student Convention, Pune, India

Leadership

. Managed and represented whole sales team at various sales and product

conventions at various cities in India

. Took initiative in writing and maintenance of protocols, SOPs in

laboratory

. Initiated and managed first newsletter for a non-profit organization

which will be published in April,2012

Extra-Curricular Activities

. Indian language teacher volunteer for 4 years

. Cultural Director & Program Director of Greater Richmond Marathi

Mandal, a non-profit

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