PROFILE

                            Professional with the ability to be both creative and analytical.  Proven leadership and motivational skills.  Energetic and eager to take on new responsibilities.

                               

COMPUTER SKILLS

§   MAC and Windows Operating Platforms.	§        Familiarity with Perl programming.
§   Adobe PhotoShop 6.0.	§        Data extraction using Unix and Filemaker Pro.
§   Microsoft Office.  Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.	§        Sequencher, ABI Genotyping, Wisconsin Software

EMPLOYMENT

EXPERIENCE

                            Linden Technologies Incorporated, September 2001-February 2002

                            MicroArray Development

                            Woburn, MA

                                    Research Scientist

Participated in the research, development and implementation of Linden’s slide and microarray manufacture process.  Developed Standard Operating Procedures and QC criteria for the consistent production, use and analysis of Linden’s slide and microarray technology.  

 

                            Genome Therapeutics Corporation, February–July 2001

            Human Genetics Division

                            Waltham, MA

Manager of SNP Discovery

Managed the accurate and efficient generation, interpretation and tracking of all SSCP and Sequencing data.  Compiled, analyzed and reported project status to the working group, Sr. management and business alliances.  Identified and resolved departmental and inter-departmental bottlenecks.

 

                            Harvard Medical School, 1999-2001

                            Massachusetts General Hospital

                            Boston, MA

Research Technologist, Reproductive Endocrinology

Worked as an active member of the Genetics Division applying molecular biology skills to study and identify candidate genes of potential neuroendocrine reproductive effect in humans.  Closely involved in linkage analysis of extended pedigrees to identify and characterize gene mutations and their relationship to phenotypic pathology.

Research Technician, Molecular Endocrinology

Utilized molecular biology techniques such as DNA preparation, gel electrophoresis, PCR, electrophorectic mobility shift assays, DNA footprinting, Southern Blotting, cell cloning, light microscopy, digital imaging, transfection and tissue culture. Maintained, executed breeding schemes and performed surgery on transgenic mouse line.

Research Technician, Transplant Surgery

Organized and executed experimental mouse breeding plans.  Techniques performed included mouse blood glucose monitoring and hepatocyte isolation.

 

                            Science Adventures Incorporated, Summer 1998

                            Science Education Camp

                            Kutztown, PA

                                    Site Coordinator, Camp Operations

Directed all aspects of camp operations including the supervision of instructors and campers, the facilitation of daily activities and scientific lessons.

 

Governor Mifflin School District, 1995-1998

Senior High School

Shillington, PA

Biology Teacher

Taught Sr. High courses:  Applied Biochemistry, Field Biology, Anatomy and Physiology and General Biology.  Directed Marine Field Study Program at Wallop’s Island Marine Consortium, VA.  Performed additional responsibilities as an advisor, coach and Steering Committee member.

 

Julabo USA, Incorporated, 1995

Training and Development

Kutztown, PA

National Sales Representative

Performed all aspects of technical support, direct sales and marketing.  Assessed and procured independent product distributors within the continental United States.  Developed and presented training seminars to distribution partners nationwide.

 

Bio Med Sciences, Incorporated, 1994-1995

Product Research and Development

Bethlehem, PA

Research Technician

Performed quality control, research, development and modification of biomedical products used in wound treatment and scar reduction.

 

Kutztown University, 1991-1993

Department of Biology

Kutztown, PA

Laboratory Assistant

Managed laboratory experiments for undergraduate introductory Biology courses and maintained laboratory equipment and supplies.

Field Investigator

Examined the breeding habits of indigenous wildlife in relation to the water cycle of Florida’s extensive wetland system.

 

ACHIEVEMENTS

Invited Guest Speaker, Fall and Spring 2001

Quincy College

Quincy, MA

Lecture:  “Genes and Gender”

 

Co-Authorship

Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, MA

Daniel, PB, Rohrbach, L, Habener, JF 2000 (November) Novel Cyclic AMP Response Element Modulator (CREM) Theta Isoforms Expressed by Two Newly-Identified cAMP Responsive Promoters Active in the Testis.  Endocrinology.

 

Teaching Award

Governor Mifflin School District

Shillington, PA

1998 Teaching Award

 

EDUCATION

Professional Development

§         Edward Tufte, Yale University, “Presenting Data and Information”

§         Massachusetts General Hospital, “Current Techniques in Molecular Biology”, 2000

§         Massachusetts General Hospital, “Current Techniques in Molecular Biology”, 1999

§         Massachusetts General Hospital, “Radiation Education and Safety Training Course”

§         SkillPath Seminar, Boston, MA, “Coaching and Teambuilding”

 

University

Harvard Extension School

§         Endocrine Physiology

§         Human Physiology

§         Biostatistics

 

Kutzown University

§         Bachelor of Science in Biology/Education, Kutztown, PA.  December 1993

§         Pennsylvania Teaching Certification, May 1994