Assistant Management
Resume:
Laurenee A. London
*** **** ***** **** *******, Georgia 30094
**************@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To further my career as a Research Scientist in an interdisciplinary
environment where I can utilize my background in analysis, synthesis,
characterization, and applications of Organic/Polymer Chemistry,
contributing to intellectual development and seeking to ensure excellence
and innovation.
SUMMARY
I am an accomplished professional in Organic and Polymer Chemistry with
over four years of experience in laboratory safety, management, and
inventory. Currently I am engaged in planning and executing various
research projects in a timely manner. My major strengths include excellent
communication and interpersonal skills; problem-solving; teambuilding;
attention to detail; analytical and organizational skills. I am highly
motivated, innovative, and I strive in a team environment in order to
contribute to the success of the organizations I work with.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Well versed and adaptive in approaches to Organic Synthesis, including
purification techniques and characterization tools (Nuclear Magnetic
Resonance, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Ultraviolet
Visible Spectroscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, Mass Spectrometry, Thin
Layer Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, High Performance and Liquid
Chromatography, Column Chromatography, recrystallizations, and
distillations) and possess skills in analytical, physical, and
chemical characterization and determination of mechanical properties
of organic materials and composites.
- Experienced setting up and maintaining a laboratory and chemical
inventory.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in multi-step organic synthesis and green chemistry
techniques.
- Experienced in student and staff training and task management.
- Performed and maintained stability testing and charts for latent
commercial products.
- Prepared and presented presentations and reports on data received from
testing.
- Instructed scientists on operating different equipment.
- Wrote procedures on proper test methods and standards.
- Skilled in the use of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook,
Publisher, Matlab, ChemNotebook and ChemDraw.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Chemistry
Awarded: May 2014
Clark Atlanta University, Georgia
Academic Advisor: Xiu-Ren Bu, PhD
Title of Dissertation Research: The Development of New
Heterocyclic Aromatic Compounds and Nanocomposite Materials for the
Detection of Explosives and other Applications
Title of Dissertation Proposal: The Funtionalization of 4-BisAcid
Thiosemicarbazone Inside and on the Walls of Single-walled Carbon
Nanotubes to be used as a Drug Delivery System to Induce Apoptosis in
Prostate Cancer Cells
B.S. Biology, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia
Awarded: May 2008
Title of Biological Study: Activation of androgen regulated prostate
specific RNA gene by cholesterol
EDUCATION WORKSHOPS AND SHORT COURSES
Fundamentals of Explosives Workshop, Rhode Island
May 1-3, 2012
Short course on chemical and physical principles including blast effects of
Home Made Explosives
- Examined the chemistry of explosives, the physics of detonation waves
and their initiation, and the issues involved in safe handling and
characterization
- Addressed terrorist bombings, gathering, analysis and interpretation
of evidence, improvised explosives, and explosive detection
National Security Analysis and Intelligence Summer Seminar, District of
Columbia July 10-22, 2011
Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced Internal Studies, John Hopkins University
in Washington D.C.
- Explored the context of U.S. national security affairs with regional
and senior officials
- Investigated methodologies, and substantive topics via lectures,
panels, case studies, and simulations
EXPERIENCE
Clark Atlanta University, Georgia
May 2008 to May 2014
CFNM / Title III Graduate Research Assistant
Experienced in organic synthesis/organic reaction, characterization,
separation, purification and photochemistry/fluorescence techniques.
- Surface modification of carbon nanotubes for the enhancement of
solubility for practical applications and the development of new
nanocomposite
- Identified decomposition products of peroxide based explosives
- Evaluated organic compounds as fluorophores for molecular imaging,
sensing, and detection
- Discovery of DMF sensor
- Developed new imidazole-based molecular sensors
- Developed a new series of semithiocarbazones and heterocycles as
antitumor compounds
- Prepared a new series of weakly fluorescence compounds
- Developed chemical sensors for the detection of trinitrotoluene for
humanitarian demining
- Designed synthetic polymer systems in the solid state i.e. fibers
- Functionalized polymers to a range of proteins for potential use as a
biosensor
- Analyzed the results of elemental analysis and X-ray crystallography
- Mentor and guided new group members through laboratory orientation
(i.e. supervising with reactions and other practices, training on
various instruments, etc.)
- Managed laboratories (i.e. maintained the upkeep of laboratory, and
acted as the account manager for most group transactions (i.e.
invoices, purchase orders, and balances)
Clark Atlanta University, Georgia
January 2014 to May 2014
CFNM / Title III Graduate Research Assistant
- Investigated the antiproliferative activity of imidazole based
ligands impregnated with metals zinc and lead in PC3 prostate cancer
cell and HeLa ovarian cancer cell lines using fluorescence microscopy
techniques.
- Explored the antiproliferative activity of carbazone based compounds
in PC3 prostate cancer cell line using various proliferation assays
such as MTT assay, sulforodamine B assay and cell counting assay.
Clark Atlanta University Waste Management, Georgia
May 2009 to August 2012
Waste Management Assistant
- Utilized OSHA and EPA standards to maintain the safety of the
laboratory
- Supervised, audit, and train laboratory personnel in chemical hygiene
protocols and responses
- Managed and maintain Hazardous Waste files and annual reports
Department of Homeland Security Summer Fellowship, Rhode Island June
2010 to August 2010
Graduate Research Assistant
- Implemented the use of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance to assist in the
detection of signature chemicals from thermally-decomposed
Hexamethylene Triperoxide Diamine Explosives
- Utilized a three in one system that consists of Thermal Gravimetric
Analysis, Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy, and Mass
Spectroscopy to monitor and analyze decomposition process of
Hexamethylene Triperoxide Diamine in real time including headspace Gas
Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy
Center for Functional Nanoscale Materials, Georgia
May 2008 to December 2008
Graduate Research Assistant
- Synthesized Metal Organic Frameworks by Hydrothermal and Solvothermal
methods
- Processing of functional materials and polymers in preparation of
efficient materials that produce stable devices
Clark Atlanta University, Georgia
May 2007 to May 2008
Undergraduate Research Assistant
- Conducted laboratory investigations to better define and understand
the development of cancer due to the proliferation of tumor induced
cells
National Organization for the Advancement of Black Chemist and Chemical
Engineers, Georgia CAU Chapter President
May 2011 to May
2012
- Supplemental Instructor of Chemistry to Booker T. Washington High
School
- Organized Chemistry Department Seminar(s); Invitees: Noble Laureate,
Sir Harold Kroto, DEA Laboratory Director, Mr. Darrell Davis and
Professor of Chemistry, Dr. Hongtao Yu
- Strived to increase minority participation through diverse programs
and opportunities
PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS
- London, Laurenee A. "Modification of Carbon Nanotubes with
Organic/Polymeric Molecules for Potential Applications in
Photovoltaics and Field-Effect Transistors" NSF Advisory Board
Meeting, Clark Atlanta University, Department of Chemistry, Atlanta,
GA, United States, March 26, 2012.
- London, Laurenee A. "Modification of Carbon Nanotubes with
Organic/Polymeric Molecules for Potential Applications in
Photovoltaics and Field-Effect Transistors" U.S. Airforce Meeting,
Clark Atlanta University, Department of Chemistry, Atlanta, GA, United
States, February 29, 2012.
- London, Laurenee A. "The Funtionalization of 4-BisAcid
Thiosemicarbazone Inside and on the Walls of Single-walled Carbon
Nanotubes to be Used as a Drug Delivery System to Induce Apoptosis in
Prostate Cancer Cells." Ph.D. Proposal Defense, Clark Atlanta
University, Department of Chemistry, Atlanta, GA, United States,
December 9, 2011.
- London, Laurenee A.; Ke Feng; Bu, Xiu R. "Preparation of Organic
Molecules with Planar Geometry for the Modification of Carbon
Nanotubes" Abstracts, NOBCChE South East and South West Conference,
Auburn, AL, United States, November 11-12, 2011.
- London, Laurenee A.; Ke Feng; Bu, Xiu R. "Preparation of Organic
Molecules with Planar Geometry for the Modification of Carbon
Nanotubes" Abstracts, NANO-DDS Conference, Brooklyn, NY, United
States, August 28-September 2, 2011.
- London, Laurenee A.; Jack, Nachelle; Bu, Xiu R. "The Effect of 4'-Bis-
Thiosemicarbazide, a New Ribonucleotide Reductase Inhibitor, on
Prostate Cancer Cell Proliferation" Abstracts, Clark Atlanta
University Prostate Cancer Symposium CCRTD, Atlanta, GA, United
States, May 23-24, 2011.
- London, Laurenee A; Bu, Xiu R.; Dr's Oxley and Smith; "Investigation
of Thermal Decomposition of HMTD Explosives" Abstracts, NOBCChE 38th
Annual Conference, Houston, TX, United States, April 19, 2011.
- London, Laurenee A; Bu, Xiu R.; Dr's Oxley and Smith; "Investigation
of Thermal Decomposition of HMTD Explosives" Abstracts, Clark
Atlanta University, Department of Chemistry Seminar, Atlanta, GA,
United States, October 12, 2010.
- London, Laurenee A.; Jack, Nachelle; Bu, Xiu R. "Development of
Anticancer Drug that Overcomes Multidrug Resistance" Abstracts,
Clark Atlanta University Prostate Cancer Symposium CCRTD, Atlanta, GA,
United States, April 16-21, 2010.
- Ifere, G.O., Cain, K., Muhammed, N., London, L., Kersh, A., Diala, N.
and Ananaba, G.A. 2008. Cholesterol activates the expression of
androgen-regulated prostate-specific non-coding RNA gene PCGEM1.
Georgia/Florida Academy of Science, Jackson FL. Georgia J. Sci. 66: 30-
31.
- Abimbola, O., Ifere, G., London, L., Nwankwo, L., Khan, I., Eko, F.,
Igietseme, J. and Ananaba, G. 2009. Synthesis of ?-cyclodextrin-PEG-
folic acid bioconjugate for delivery of antitumor phytosterols.
Georgia Academy of Science, Atlanta, GA. Georgia J. Sci. 67: 34.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AFFILIATIONS
NSF/NOBCChE Traveling Scholar
September 2013 Alpha Epsilon Lambda
Honors Society
April 2012
Beta Kappa Chi (BKX) Scientific Honors Society
March 2012
Center for Functional Nanoscale Materials Scholar
August 2011
Department of Homeland Security Graduate Research Scholar
August 2010 Clark Atlanta University Deans
List Recipient
August 2009
Center for Functional
Nanoscale Materials Scholar December
2008
Clark Atlanta University Honor Roll
May 2008 HBCU-UP STEM
Scholar
May 2008
Clark Atlanta University Deans List Recipient
May 2007
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