ZACHARIAS PATRICK ZITTERKOPF

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Fort Collins, CO 80521

b57z89@r.postjobfree.com

970-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Currently seeking a position utilizing my education and training in toxicological, biological, and biomedical health sciences.

EDUCATION

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science

¬Masters in Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences with focus in Toxicology - August, 2010

¬Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

¬Bachelors in Biological Science, Minor in Biomedical Science - May, 2009

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

• Fundamentals of Toxicology*

• Toxicological Mechanisms*

• Toxicological Pathology*

• Clinical and Forensic Toxicology*

• Epidemiological Methods*

• Neuronal Systems, Circuits and Behavior*

• Mammalian Physiology 2 semesters*

• Environmental and Occupational Health Issues*

• Gross Anatomy with Lab

¬*Graduate Level Courses

SUMMARY OF STRENGTHS

• Highly motivated, organized, and prepared – Completed 36 credit hour Masters program in 1 year

• Works well in new and fast pace environments that demand quick and engaged learning skills

• Extensive knowledge in medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology

• Lab analysis and experience with most recent technology

• Develop personal relationships with professors and fellow students

• Willingness to learn and help others – leading class presentations and study groups, etc.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – frequently presented/lectured to large classes and groups

• Sterile techniques, microscope skills, bacterial cultivation

• PCR, DNA Gel electrophoresis, Northern, Western, and Southern Blotting, UV imaging software

• Power Point, Word, Excel

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Colorado State University, August 2005 - June 2007

¬Recipient of $100,000 Air Force ROTC Scholarship

¬Positions held include, Safety Officer, Physical Training Officer, Deputy Flight Commander

Honorably Discharged from United States Air Force

ACTIVITIES

Actively Involved in Air Force ROTC August 2005 - June 2007

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¬Volunteered 100+ hours:

• ¬Cans Around the Oval

• Colorado State University event parking

• Care Packages for Troops

• POW / MIA Ceremonies

• Colorado State University Neuroscience Group, Brain Awareness Week Presenter - 2 years

• Job shadowed many careers of interest

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cashier May 2009 - August 2009

The Home Depot

¬Fort Collins, Colorado

Colorado Certified Pesticide Applicator May 2008 - August 2008

Pointe Pest Control

¬Denver, Colorado

Loss Mitigation Representative Summer of 2006 & 2007

Advanced Services Incorporated

¬Scottsbluff, Nebraska

¬Worked with Vice President of Loss Mitigation for Aurora Loan Services

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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