Tracy Johnson
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Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 303-***-****
PROFILE
Hard-working and passionate individual with unique background in business, science, and education. Dedicated to life-long learning and committed to providing information, support or expertise to coworkers and clients. Seeking Office Manager position.
EDUCATION
University of California-Davis
M.S. Food Science & Technology (Biotechnology), 1987
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S. Natural Science-graduated with Honors, 1984
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Colorado Community College System Jan 2012 - present
Adjunct Biology Instructor (12 credit hr/sem)
Designed and instructed nine semesters of introductory biology for science majors with laboratory (5 credit course) and/or non-science majors with lab (4 credit course).
•Worked to instill confidence in the student’s mastery of science from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
•Utilized online management systems to organize content and communicate effectively with students. MS Office suite for PowerPoints, graphing and communication with students.
Tutor (5-35 hr/wk) Jan 2005-Aug 2014
•Tutored college students in biology, chemistry, and math.
•Fostered effective study habits and improved student's test-taking skills.
BUSINESS AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
EarthRoamer.com, LLC (Broomfield/Dacono, CO)
Account Manager (20-25 hr/wk) July 2006-Dec 2008/ April 2013-Aug 2014
•Handled all bookkeeping functions: accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing, monthly state and local sales tax computation and submissions, filing, bank and credit card reconciliations, general ledger and month-end reports.
•Assisted with receiving, purchase orders and reception.
•Utilized MAS90, ACT, Microsoft Office software. PC and Mac platforms.
Twins Peak Staffing, LLC/TPS Properties, LLC Aug 1999- May 2004
President and General Manager (Co-owner, Broomfield, CO)
•Nationwide recruiting company for contract and permanent placement of Information Technology professionals. Annual sales $500-700K.
•Directed all administrative and payroll duties (up to 20 employees), invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, federal, state and local tax preparation and filings. Supported recruiting efforts, resume screening, phone and in-person interviews, background checks, I9, W4 forms and hiring, promotion and termination processes.
•Promoted business through internet and small business leads and networking groups.
•Managed and leased 5-unit office condominium.
Genzyme Corporation (Cambridge, MA) Aug 1988-Feb 1999
Staff Scientist-Research and Development
•Key member of the Microbiology team at a leading biotechnology company.
•Used advanced DNA manipulation and protein purification techniques to develop novel therapeutic and diagnostic drug products.
•Managed small support staff, lab supply procurement and radiation safety program in laboratory.
•Promoted to PhD level position after 6 years.
•Named on two patents and two papers.
Somatogenetics International (Broomfield, CO) Feb 1988-Aug 1988
Research Assistant II
•Assisted in the development of a synthetic blood product.
•Focused on protein production (E. coli), purification, quantitation and structural and biological function studies.
University of Colorado-(Boulder, CO) Oct 1987-Feb 1988
Professional Research Assistant
•Screened algal chromosomes for restriction fragment polymorphisms.
•Employed various genetic engineering techniques.
Stroh Brewing Company (Winston-Salem, NC) Sept 1986-June 1987
Brewing Supervisor Trainee
•Completed a nine-month, hands-on training program that encompassed Stroh’s entire brewing process.
VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND INTEREST
•Outlook HOA Board/president 2 years (2005-2007)
•Aspen Creek K-8 classroom volunteer (2000-2007)
•Elementary Hands-On Algebra teacher (2004-2005)
•Aspen Creek PTA member (2000-2007), Treasurer (2002-2004)
•Middle school soccer coach (2008)
•Broomfield Youth soccer coach (2000-2004)
•Eco-Cycle Block Leader (2000-2013)
•Broomfield Advisory Board for Business/ Chamber of Commerce (1999-2002)
•Triathlete (1982-2014)