Sales Research

OBJECTIVE

Seeking to transition knowledge and skills of research in molecular biology, microbiology, and genetic investigations to a pharmaceutical/biotech sales position with an established research driven organization

EDUCATION

Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN

Ph.D., Biological Sciences (May 2011), GPA 3.9

Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, TN

B.S., Biology (May 2005), GPA 3.7

- Selected Honors/Awards: Valedictorian Scholarship; Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher in Environmental Science

EXPERIENCE

Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN

Graduate Researcher, September 2006 -November 2011

- Presented research at national professional conferences and regional research symposiums

- Collaborated with major advisor weekly on research progress and plan of action

- Conceptualized alternative approaches to solve complex scientific questions

- Increased knowledge of current research and improving methodologies by attending local seminars, national conferences, and summer workshops

- Mentored the research projects and progress of four masters students

- Assisted in the review and revision of grant proposals of major advisor

Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN

Teaching Assistant, September 2005- May 2011

- Taught weekly recitations to supplement lectures of undergraduate classes in General Biology, Cell Biology, and Genetics

- Designed and administered lab lectures and protocols

- Evaluated student progress and reported grades to supervisor

- Provided independent counsel and instruction to students lagging in understanding and performance

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

- Acquired knowledge from over fifty hours of graduate level science courses, including Advanced Biochemistry, Microbial Genetics, Advanced Organic Chemistry, Cell Biology, and Immunology

- Demonstrated adaptability, quick learning, and resiliency by completion of revamped research dissertation in less than two years

- Learned technical software needed for data input and analysis

- Maintained detailed records of research events

- Managed inventory levels of materials used in research activities

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/HONORS

- Published research on CorA magnesium transport protein in peer reviewed scholarly research article, 2011

- Outstanding Graduate Researcher at Tennessee State University, 2011

- Won three first place awards for presentations at regional and local research symposiums, 2009-2011

- Selected to represent university at Tennessee Graduate Research Day, 2011

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