1600 F St. #4                                      530-574-1733

                                                Davis, CA 95616                                 [email protected]

Kristin E. Fontes

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Career Objective

Entry-level position in forensic science with a local or federal agency. Aid investigators in criminal identification and evidence analysis.  Long term pursuit of management-level laboratory scientist position.

Education    

B. S.  in  Genetics, 2000-2004

The University of California, Davis.

3.5 GPA, Spring 2004 grad

Experience

                        Undergraduate researcher, January 2004 – present

Powers Lab, University of California, Davis

    * Use genetic techniques (gel electrophoresis, PCR) to prepare reagents for future experiments

    * Assist laboratory personnel in current projects

    * Present findings in laboratory meetings

Sales Associate / Customer Service, holidays and summers, June 2000-present

The Sports Authority, Escondido, California

* Provide customer service.

* Provide product knowledge for wide variety of sporting goods.

* Operate cash register, answer phones, provide return service, and inventory.

Note Taker for MCB162, Human Genetics, spring 2003

ASUCD Classical Notes, Davis, California

* Record and prepare notes for commercial service on campus.

Assistant Coach, May-December, 1999

SCORE! Educational Centers, Laguna Niguel, California

* Assisted elementary and Jr. high school students in computer-based academic programs and provide motivation for students to succeed in school.

* Provide progress reports for parents

Special Skills

* PC software, Windows 95/98/2000/XP, Microsoft Office including FrontPage, Minitab (statistical software), Mac OS

* Programming languages: HTML, Python

* Proficient in Spanish and Japanese

Activities & Awards

* Dean's List Honor Student

* Edward Frank Kraft Scholarship Prize Recipient (2000)

* Member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

* Member of Phi Sigma Honor Society

* Member of The California Public Interest Research Group (CalPIRG)

* Web Design / Computers

References Available Upon Request