Sales Assistant

Jennifer Lilley

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Phone: 936-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

EDUCATION and ACHIEVEMENTS:

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Mathematics, Minor in Psychology

Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Overall GPA: 3.54 Biochemistry GPA: 3.15

Math GPA: 3.77 Psychology GPA: 4.00

Dean’s List recipient (Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011)

Biochemistry degree certified by the American Chemical Society

Texas State Honors student

Texas State University Scholars scholarship recipient

Alpha Chi National College Honor Society Member

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE and LABORATORY SKILLS:

Academic Research - Molecular Biology

- Performed modified rapid transformation of stationary phase Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells using pRS316 plasmid DNA and BY4742 cells

Academic Research - Psychology

- Investigated the effects of grade consequences and music on test anxiety and performance

- Southwestern Psychological Association 2011 Regional Research Assistant award recipient

PCR

DNA and protein isolation

DNA ligation reactions

Plasmid preps

DNA digests

Ion-exchange and affinity chromatography

SDS-PAGE and agarose gel electrophoresis

Bacterial and yeast transformations

Cell cultures

Protein activity assay

WORK and LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:

Supplemental Instructor (August 2011 - December 2011)

Texas State SLAC Dept. Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

- Attended students’ chemistry class and held study sessions

- Prepared supplemental lessons and study material that coincided with class lecture

Undergraduate Researcher (January 2010 - May 2011)

Lab of Dr. Kevin Lewis Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

- Stocked and prepared Petri plates for work with yeast cultures

- Performed laboratory techniques such as gel electrophoresis and transformations

Psi Chi International Honor Society (Fall 2009 - Present)

Guest speaker at the 2011 Southwestern Psychological Association

President (Spring 2010 - Fall 2010)

- Liaison between the sponsor/university and current chapter

- Delegated duties to board members and defined goals to pursue for the semester

Events Coordinator (Fall 2009)

- Prepared and planned group activities and cooperative events

Retail Associate (June 2007 - August 2009)

Hastings Entertainment Conroe, TX and San Marcos, TX

- Trained in all floor and backroom departments making sales performance prosperous

- Helped influence customer purchasing decisions

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