David Pierce

***** *. ***** ***** **., Flat Rock, MI 48134

734-***-**** acxggc@r.postjobfree.com

ATTN: Potential Employer / Recruiter 9-29-16

Re: Research Scientist / Project Management

Dear Sirs/ Madame:

Currently I am pursuing an exciting and rewarding career in which I can utilize my education and skills to their full potential. I have earned a Master’s of Science in Molecular Biotechnology from Wayne State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Michigan in Dearborn. Currently I am enrolled at the Mike Illitch School of Business and am pursuing an MBA with concentrations in Finance and Information Systems. My Master’s in Biotechnology project involved investigation into the mechanisms underlying axon growth and guidance during embryonic development using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism. This project required a variety of molecular biology techniques including cloning, genetics recombination, and fluorescent microscopy. As an undergrad I conducted an experiment in gas- phase reaction kinetics using the refrigerant compound pentafluoropropylene. In this experiment I was responsible for all trials, sample collection and data compilation that was subsequently used in a publication in the Journal of Physical Chemistry, listing me as the sole co-author. I have many years of experience as an estimator and project coordinator for an architectural products manufacturing company. I also have many years experience as a small business owner. I have served as the company representative, have experience in researching bid opportunities, preparing estimates, proposals, in contract negotiation and project management. I have managed projects in the range of a few thousand to several hundred thousand dollars. As an estimator I routinely had gross sales of well over one million per year for many consecutive years. I have advised on and collaborated with others in constructing large bids, and worked with others in managing projects worth several million. I have exceptional communication and organizational skills that coupled with my management experience and extensive education allow me to contribute to the company and make an almost immediate positive impact on current and future projects. Sincerely Yours,

David Pierce

David Pierce

25916 E. Huron River Dr Flat Rock, Mi 48134 734-***-**** acxggc@r.postjobfree.com Page 2

Background My education in Science has given me the skills necessary to critically analyze and evaluate almost any situation, devise a strategy going forward, and bring the company closer to achieving immediate or long-term goals. I have many years in business management and operations. From this experience I learned how to organize the components of the project, and know when and how to execute to achieve the desired goal and outcome most efficiently. I have acted as the company representative, promoted products and services, and expanded the client base. I am familiar with bidding practices, specifications and the approval process. I have performed product demonstrations of model systems, and have managed many projects from inception to completion. My skills acquired through my education and experience can be applied to a variety of situations, in business or production, in order to solve problems and achieve success. Education WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY MIKE ILLITCH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS CURRENT Pursing and MBA in Finance and Information systems WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY (GPA 3.62) DETROIT, MI

Masters of Science in Molecular Biotechnology August 2016 UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (GPA 3.43 - with Distinction) DEARBORN, MI Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry / minor Chemistry April 2014 HENRY FORD COLLEGE (GPA 3.84) DEARBORN, MI

Associates of Science in Environmental Studies and Biology Dec. 2010 Publications Study of the Thermodynamics (Thermal and Cl Catalyzed) and Kinetics of the Cis and Trans Isomerizations of CF3CF CHF, CF3CH CHCF3, and CH3CH CHCH3 in 100–950 Torr of N2 Diluent at 296–875 K: Effect of F and CF3 Substitution on the Isomerization Process Including the Fluorine “Cis Effect” E. W. Kaiser and David S. Pierce. The Journal of Physical Chemistry A 2015 119 (34), 9000-9017 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpca.5b06265

Professional Experience/Employment History INSTRUCTOR, TEACHING ASSISTANT: NEUROBIOLOGY LABORATORY RESEARCH ASSISTANT WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY: 2014 – PRESENT

SALES, ESTIMATOR & PROJECT COORDINATOR -- 2002 - 2010 INTEGRATED INTERIORS INC. - WARREN, MI

Produced sales in excess of $1,000,000 in six consecutive years.

Developed client relationships, estimated jobs and presented bids and negotiated contracts.

Provided specifications and made recommendations to architects and design professionals.

Managed all project drawings, submittals, scheduling and billing for projects under my direction. OWNER / OPERATOR -- 1991 - 2002

PIERCE CONTRACTING, INC. – FLAT ROCK, MI

Funded, scheduled, sourced materials and executed builds and upgrades for residential and commercial projects

Responsible for daily operations, payroll records and oversight of up to 10 employees. Skills Summary

American Institute of

Architects form submissions

Proposal and contract

preparation

Estimating and budgeting

Scheduling and project

management

Sales and marketing

Biochemistry applications

Professional presentations

Scientific methods and

general laboratory practice

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