ALEX CRESSLEY
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Punxsutawney, PA 15767
EDUCATION
Washington and Jefferson College Washington, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Cell and Molecular Biology May, 2011
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PA
Master’s degree in Safety Sciences, Current GPA 4.0 June, 2016
RELEVENT SAFETY COURSEWORK
-Industrial Hygiene -Fire Prevention and Building design -Ergonomics
-Construction Safety -Safety Engineering -Disaster Preparedness
-Safety Administration -Safety Management
-Training Methods -Research Methods
RESEARCH
Independent Study: Expression Analysis of twist in the Moth, Manduca Sexta Washington, PA
The in situ hybridization research was continued in M. sexta. Spring, 2011
An in situ hybridization protocol was constructed specifically for M. sexta.
The project was presented to the Biology Faculty at Washington and Jefferson College.
ACTIVITIES
Phi Kappa Psi 2008 - 2011
Health and Risk Management Chair 2010 - 2011
Decreased liability during social events
Reported to chapter with precautions to decrease illnesses
Washington and Jefferson College Wrestling Team 2007 – 2011
Rho Sigma Kappa Safety Science Honor Society 2015-Present
American Society of Safety Engineers 2015-Present
EXPERIENCE
University of Pittsburgh
Research Technician- Dr. Cartland Burns Lab Pittsburgh, PA
Maintained laboratory supplies and stock solutions in contribution to the group and Nov.,2011-June, 2012
lab floor.
Actively contributed to the overall project by assisting the lead investigator with
molecular based procedures in expectant data to be published.
Research Technician- Dr. Juan Celedon Lab Pittsburgh, PA
Contributed by generating data or preparing samples for various projects and pilot July, 2012-Dec. 2014
studies that support manuscripts in addition to grants.
Maintained the lab inventory and supplies while also ensuring that the lab was
compliant with safety and biohazardous waste policys.
Argo Industrial Machining, Inc Punxsutawney, PA
Summer 2011
Aided in multiple steps in machining a part for tank tracks by operating different machines.
Conducted quality control on different project to assure that parts were made to standard.
CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA 30-hour Construction
OSHA 30-hour General Industry