Leslie R. Bebee
Austin, Texas *8757
512-***-**** (Home)
******@*******.***
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SUMMARY • Highly motivated, ambitious, and dedicated professional with a strong work ethic.
• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and research abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with individuals on all levels.
• Ability to work well both independently or as an active team player.
• Enthusiastic leader with success in supervising, training, and motivating others.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
EDUCATION THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, Austin, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, December 2010
Coursework Included: Biochemistry I and II, Physical Methods for Biochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry I for Life Sciences, Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, General Physics I and II, Genetics, Differential, Integral, and Multivariable Calculus, and Developmental Biology
MAJOR PROJECTS
BIOTECHNOLOGY LAB PROJECT, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
• Responsible for the transformation and induction of E. coli to produce Green Fluorescent Protein.
• Isolated and purified product, conducted protein concentration and activity assay, and submitted to the Director of the Biochemistry Lab.
ALGAL BIOFUEL RESEARCH GROUP, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
• Prepared medium with a novel carbon source and inoculated with C vulgaris.
• Monitored algal growth utilizing hemocytometer.
• Analyzed lipid content using unpublished technique.
• Delivered presentation of experiment results to advisors and peers.
LABORATORY SKILLS
• Chromatography: Gas, HPLC, Liquid, Sephadex, and Ion Exchange
• UV-Vis Spectrophotometry
• Electrophoresis: Agarose and Polyacrylamide
• Bacterial Transformation
• Transformation and plating of E. coli
• Aseptic Techniques
• Protein Concentration Assay
• Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
• Enzyme Kinetic Assay
• Pipetting and accurate use of volumetric glassware
• Titrations: Direct, Back, Potentiometric, and Complexometric
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LABORATORY SKILLS (continued)
• Western Blot
• Reagent preparation and standardization of stock solutions
• Analytic Flame Atomic Absorption/Emission
• Spectrofluorometry
• Protein Fluorescence Spectroscopy
EXPERIENCE
2002 - Present DAVID BEBEE CONSTRUCTION, Austin, Texas
Administrative Manager
• Generate contracts and perform various administrative functions.
• Responsible for A/R, A/P, and bookkeeping duties utilizing QuickBooks Pro.
1999 - 2002 EMPOWERMENT OPTIONS, Austin, Texas
Receptionist
• Greeted visitors and answered phones in a professional manner at the front desk.
• Updated Excel spreadsheets and flowcharts.
• Coordinated building/vehicle maintenance and repairs.
1996 - 1999 DANKA OMNIFAX, Austin, Texas
Sales Branch Administrator
• Resolved customer services issues to ensure a high level of satisfaction.
• Tracked sales figures in Excel spreadsheets.
Order Expeditor
• Processed orders for fax machines and supplies.
• Created new business accounts, reconciled purchase orders, and identified collection problems.
1991 - 1996 BORDEN SUPERIOR DAIRY, Austin, Texas
Accounts Receivable Clerk
• Posted payments in computer system, and resolved billing and delivery issues.
• Served as the Office Representative on the Plant OSHA Safety Committee.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
BUSINESSLAND RENTS, Houston, Texas
Credit Manager
• Pulled Dunn and Bradstreet reports and determined credit risks.
• Trained Sales Representatives on policies and procedures.
• Resolved billing issues resulting in a cost savings to the company.
Office Manager (promoted within eight months)
• Managed all aspects of office operations.
• Supervised and trained Receptionist and Accounting Clerks.
COMPUTER • Windows; Microsoft Office (Word and Excel); Microsoft Outlook; QuickBooks
SKILLS Pro; Various Customized Laboratory Software; NCBI; Internet Research (Explorer, Firefox, and Mozilla)