BS Biology/minor Chemistry

John S. Valera

**** ***** **** ***** ● Corinth, TX 76208 ● 469-***-**** ● ******.**********@*****.***

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Biology August 2007 - May 2012

Minor: Chemistry

University of North Texas (UNT), Denton, TX

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• 5 years laboratory experience in biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and physics courses:

Gram stains, hemacytometer, isolating antibodies, immunoelectrophoresis, seriolgical titrations, ELISA, Oucherloney gel diffusion, single radial immunodiffusion, antinuclear antibody testing, differential centrifugation, Bradford assay, SDS-PAGE, Scope for Powerlab, compound microscope, polarized light microscope, fluorescence microscope, fecal smear, determining melting points/boiling points, distillation, recrystallization, thin-layer chromatography, column chromatography, elimination/substitution/addition chemical reactions, oxidation/reduction reactions, Diels-alder reactions, Friedel-Crafts reactions, IR/mass spectrometry

• Strong commitment to excellence in the work environment

• Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency, and able to learn computer programs quickly.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.

EMPLOYMENT

Rave Motion Pictures - Hickory Creek, TX June 2009-August 2009

Usher, Cashier, Ticket greeter, and custodian

• Greeted and assisted individuals in-person and over the telephone with general questions

• Cleaned theaters/hallways/lobby consistently

• Transport heavy boxes and food items

• Restock/cycle bulk items in the storage

• Handle money and manage concession stand with others/alone

SELECTED VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

UNT’s Korean Culture Exchange, Secretary - Spring 2012

• Organized documents and meeting minutes each week

• Assisted new members and coordinate with officers to keep them up-to-date with important events

• Collaboratively planned/assisted and promoted events internally and externally: 1-2 large events

Phi Sigma Pi

Co-ed National Honor Fraternity - Spring 2009-Spring 2010

• Coordinate with businesses/other organizations for fund-raising events

• Manage tabling events to promote the organization

• Assist new members with events and meetings

• Promote/assist with school supply drive for Teach For America

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