EDUCATION

The University of Akron

Graduate Biology Department

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Thesis (incomplete) Brain Aromatase During Development in Highly Social verses Less Social Voles

Kent State University

Graduate Psychology Department

2009-2010

Antioch College

B.S. Chemistry and Biomedical Sciences

2006

Biomedical Sciences Thesis: Biological Foundation of Anorexia Nervosa

Chemistry Thesis: Theoretical Drug Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa

CERTIFICATIONS

NIDA CLINICAL TRIALS NETWORK GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICES

2016

AWARDS

Starfish Award

2008 and 2009

First Starfish award for outstanding service

Second award for saving a client’s life

RELATED EXPERIENCE

The University of Akron, Akron, OH

Teacher Assistant

2012-2014

Taught Anatomy and Physiology, Immunology, and Natural Sciences (Biology) courses

Prepared and presented lectures for laboratory sections, such as how the heart works for the pig heart dissection

Compounding Specialist

Ben Venue Laboratories, Bedford, OH

2010-2012

Synthesized a variety of sterile injectable drugs, including chemotherapy drugs such as doxorubicin liposomal (Doxil) and mitomycin-C (Mutamycin)

Performed ongoing tests during compounding to ensure proper pH, dissolution, and other necessary qualities for proper the synthesis of drugs

Responsible for the maintenance of a sterile environment within compounding rooms

Wrote SOPs and trained other departments in the use of specialized equipment

Stayed in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Processes (cGMP) for both the FDA and EMA

Volunteer Lab Assistant

Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH

2008

Assisted Dr. Jo Wilson’s study on generational obesity in rats

Ensured study conditions were consistently met by assisting in the breeding, feeding, and regular weighing and measuring the rats

Intern

Lilly Deutschland, Bad Homburg, Germany

2004

Worked primarily in the ZNS (central nervous system) department

Reviewed research papers prior to publication for errors in logic, data, and grammar prior to them being sent to official reviewers. Studies focused mainly on Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, bone cancer, and safety and efficacy of drugs produced by the company

Created spreadsheets and presentations on drug interactions, mechanisms of action, known adverse effects of specific medications, and the target diseases for the company’s drugs

Assisted and shadowed doctors at Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz Hospital in various departments such as Neurology, Cardiology, and the Emergency Department

Program Support Assistant

MONCO Enterprises, Dayton, OH

2008-2009

Responsible for the care, management, and training of adults with developmental disabilities in a sheltered workshop environment

Emergency Medical Technician – Basic Volunteer

Miami Township Fire-Rescue, Yellow Springs, OH

2003-2009

Responded to 911 calls for the acutely ill and injured, treated patients as much as able to in the field and transported them to nearest appropriate hospital, filled out post-patient care reports, cleaned and restocked ambulance after every patient

SKILLS

Experience with various animal models such as voles, rats, and zebra fish

Experience in both chemistry and biology labs

Aseptic lab technique

Human and animal physiology and biochemistry

Neuroanatomy and neuropsychology

Good at finding, reading, and analyzing research papers

Research design

Cutting and preparing tissue

Techniques used in experimental psychology

Research specific computer programs such as JWatcher

Experience with IRBs

Highly organized with attention to detail

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