Benjamin O. Noragong
Livonia, NY 14487
*********@***********.***
Objective:
To obtain a position in a biological laboratory or research environment
utilizing my analytical, organizational, and mechanical skills and
attention to detail.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology, December 2013
SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY
Associate in Science, Liberal Arts with Biological Sciences Sequence, May
2006
Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY
Honors and Accomplishments:
Member, Dean's List, Monroe Community College, 2002
Relevant Courses:
Microbiology
College Chemistry ? & II
Organic Chemistry I & II
General Zoology
General Botany
Genetics
Biological Data Analysis
Invertabrate Zoology
Biology of Speciation
Cell Biology
Physiology
General Ecology
Precalculus with Analytic Geometry
Developmental and Abnormal Psychology
Science and Laboratory Experience:
. Biology experience/knowledge: molecular genetics, ecosystems, food and
water analysis, immunology and disease transmission, microorganisms
. Chemistry experience/knowledge: solution concentrations/properties,
chemical kinetics, solubility, acids, bases, thermodynamics, and
electrochemistry
. Dissection skills and laboratory practical experience via college
coursework in multiple biology courses and two levels of chemistry
. Extensive use of microscopes
. Smear preparation of slides
. Simple, Negative, Acid-Fast, and Gram staining of slides
. Limited morphological studies of unknown bacteria
. Basic experience using Bergey's Manual for Identification
. Culture media preparation with limited use of pH indicators
. Thin Layer Chromatography slide preparation and development
. H-NMR and C-NMR analysis
. Basic experience in an organic chemistry lab setting
Work
Experience: 2003-present Brinkman Precision Inc. West
Henrietta, NY
Machinist
. Currently acting as department supervisor with 7 employees over 3
shifts, trouble shooting any manufacturing/quality/personnel issues
that may arise and scheduling work through 5 machining centers to meet
internal and external deadlines
. Formerly responsible for the production of fifteen employees as a team
leader, over eight work centers to ensure that our customer ship dates
and quality standards are met
. Trouble shoot problems on the turning work centers in my department
. Develop the training matrix's for any new hire employee's and
implement the training in required areas
. Responsible for the tooling set-up of twin spindle/twin turret lathes
. Develop new strategies to minimize set-up times and to maximize
productivity
. Maintain department in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures
(SOP) that are customer driven and follow ISO 9001 guidelines
. Be accountable for inspection equipment set-up and stream lining of
data collection for computer input
. Log frequency and quantity of part numbers for data spread sheets
. Responsible for maintaining very high quality standards during the
production of aerospace components and assemblies
. Maintenance and organization of machine and work area on a daily basis
to promote a safe and clean work environment
. Develop new organizational techniques to increase our company goal of
LEAN manufacturing
. Use mathematics and precision measuring skills in the application of
quality technique
2000-2003 Precise Manufacturing Inc. Gates,
NY
Machinist
. Responsible for tooling set-up on single spindle lathes and Mazak
Integrex turning centers
. Be accountable for parts inspection and documentation of inspection
information in accordance to ISO 9001 standards
. Develop new strategies to maximize production and minimize machine
down time
. Use measuring skills and mathematics to ensure the quality of
production
1996-2000 Stone Construction
Equipment Honeoye, NY
Machinist
. Responsible for the set-up of single spindle lathes and vertical
milling centers
. Perform scheduled maintenance on machines and associated equipment
. Maintain product quality in accordance to engineered specifications
. Test new products to ensure quality standards are met
References:
Available upon request.