SUMMARY 123.456.7890! [email protected] I 1 East Lemon Street! Tempe, AZ 85281 http://www.linkedin.com/in/profile Research scientist with strong skills in analytical chemistry. Proficiency with designing, executing, and interpreting experiments independently and in collaborative teams. Extensive experience preparing technical reports and presentations. Strong track record of communicating research findings at national and international conferences. Recognized by various organizations for academic excellence, leadership character, teaching and service. EDUCATION Ph.D. Chemistry I Arizona State University !Tempe, AZ • Concentration: Analytical Chemistry • Doctoral Thesis: Exploiting Bioparticles: From New Properties of Liposomes to Novel Applications of Bioaerosol Analysis (Advisor: Dr. Mark Hayes) B.S. Chemistry I Lycoming College I Williamsport, PA • Concentration: Honors Chemistry and Mathematics Minor, Summa Cum Laude • Undergraduate Honor's Thesis: Synthesis and Characterization of New Soluble Transition-Meta/ Selenides with Phosphine Ligands PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Research Experience Graduate Research Assistant I Arizona State University I Tempe, AZ 8/11 GPA: 4.00 5/06 GPA: 4.00 2006-2011 • Designed and developed a new technique for the fabrication of biomimetic nanostructures with superior simplicity and high-throughput. Method was based on indirect manipulation of liposomes with low-magnitude electric fields • Innovatively integrated analytical methods to facilitate quantitative and qualitatively assessment of membrane potentials in drug delivery systems displaying pH gradients • Explored the feasibility of a novel fingerprinting technology based on bioaerosol analysis to clearly identify major technical challenges and execute proof-of-principle experiments • Developed expertise in liposome preparation & characterization, microscopy (optical, fluorescence, image processing), spectroscopy (FTIR, fluorescence, UV-Vis), chromatography and electrophoresis (GC, GCMS, HPLC, CE), soft lithography, among other methods • Communicated project findings at group meetings, collaborative teams, department seminars, national and international conferences, and peer-reviewed scientific journals • Assisted in grant-writing to secure funding for diverse research projects Undergraduate Research Assistant I Lycoming College I Williamsport, PA 2004-2006 • Synthesized and characterized new inorganic compounds (transition metal selenides) Summer Research Intern I Clemson University I Clemson, SC 2005 • Developed expertise in organic synthesis, separations, and electrochemistry to characterize and functionalize fullerenes. (Advisor: Dr. Luis Echegoyen) Teaching Experience Adjunct Faculty I Phoenix College I Phoenix, AZ 2011 • Design curriculum and teach undergraduate introductory chemistry lecture and lab courses (in-person and through distance learning formats) Teaching Assistant I Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, ASU I Tempe, AZ • Mentored students, improved curriculum, and taught laboratory courses including Quantitative Analysis, Organic Chemistry, and General Chemistry Subject Tutor I Academic Resource Center I Lycoming College Williamsport, PA • Tutored students in chemistry, math, physics and language courses © 2013 licensed to The Versatile PhD, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 7 2006-2011 2004-2006