Scientist / Manager Scientist
Resume:
Breanne J. Espen
**** *. **** **** **. Apt. ***
Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
Mobile Phone: 928-***-****
Email: ***.*****@*****.***
O B J E C T I V E
Pursuing a career opportunity that will utilize my microbiology background with continued research in biology, chemistry or environmental monitoring.
E D U C A T I O N
Northern Arizona University
• Bachelor of Science in Biology with an emphasis in Cellular and Molecular Biology, minor in Chemistry
GPA: 3.9 Graduated with Honors, Summa cum laude December 2005
• Masters of Science in Biology with an emphasis in Microbiology and Bioremediation
GPA: 3.8 Graduated with Distinction May 2009
E M P L O Y M E N T
Northern Arizona University August 2006 – May 2009
• Taught the introductory microbiology laboratory, which included basic experiments and concepts in microbiology and scientific writing. Maintained a Research Laboratory, including ordering, safety compliance, and training.
Northern Arizona University July 2004 – February 2006
• Maintained and installed multiple lock types as a student locksmith, emphasizing problem solving.
Mervyn’s June 2003 – July 2004
• Learned basic customer service: prompt and polite assistance, willingness to go beyond expectations, and learning the customer’s needs and wants.
C O M P U T E R S K I L L S
• Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite, JMP statistical software
• Operating Systems: Windows, MacOS
L A B O R A T O R Y S K I L L S
• Isolation and culturing of microbiological samples (Biosafety level 2)
• DNA extraction
• PCR, TRFLP, DNA sequencing
• Light and Fluorescent Microscopy
• Multiple types of Gel Electrophoresis
R E C E N T P R O J E C T S
• Identification of Unknown Isolates
Twenty-two bacteria were isolated from contaminated groundwater samples. The isolates were identified using 16s rDNA sequencing and the enzymes active in degradation were determined using enzyme activity probes.
• Characterization of Contaminated Groundwater in Phoenix, AZ
Groundwater contaminated with chlorinated solvents was evaluated for its potential for bioremediation using chemical enzyme activity probes, functional gene probes, and community analysis.
A W A R D S , M E M B E R S H I P S
• American Society for Microbiology
• National Dean’s List
P U B L I C A T I O N S A N D P R E S E N T A T I O N S
• Clingenpeel, S.R., D.M. Conley, B.J. Espen, J.L. Moan, B.A. Hungate, and M.E. Watwood. Molecular and Physiological Characterization of Bioremediation Potential at a Hydrocarbon- and Chlorinated Ethene-Contaminated Site in Tucson, AZ. In preparation for submission to Appl. Environ. Microbiol.
• ASM 109th General Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. May 2009. Poster Presentation
• ASM AZ-NV Branch Meeting, Tempe, AZ. April 2008. Oral presentation
R E F E R E N C E S
Chuck Snelling
P.O. Box 6016
Flagstaff, Arizona 86011
*****.********@***.***
Dr. Fernando Monroy
P.O. Box 5640
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
********.******@***.***
Dr. Maribeth Watwood
P.O. Box 5640
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
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