ADJUNCT FACULTY, ZANVYL KREIGER SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Profile Experienced Field Application Scientist unique balance comprehensive, academic, wet-bench experience across research sectors, strategic understanding scientific business including field marketing technical sales, along ability work alongside dynamic, intelligent teammates close business team. Areas Expertise Time Territory Management Molecular Biology Techniques Assay Design/Development Presentation Skills DNA/RNA Sequencing PCR Cell Biology/Tissue Culture Data Analysis/Software Product Specialist/FAS Experience February 2013 December 2015 Company Name City State Adjunct Faculty, Zanvyl Kreiger School Arts Sciences, Advanced Academic Programs Co-Designed Lectured 12-14 graduate students attending High Throughput Screening (HTS) Automation Lab Course Designed executed 7 labs across spectrum detection chemistries commonly used HTS labs throughout semester Provided lectures complex physical chemistry principles reagents used HTS labs Helped educate graduate students unique techniques used HTS lab well unique instrumentation, software analysis experimental designs used settings Created quizzes, exams final comprehensive exam required grading purposes as. November 2005 Current Company Name City State Senior Field Application Scientist/Product Specialist Member regional sales team Discovery Analytical Solutions division PerkinElmer includes 3 account managers across PA, DE, MD,DC, VA, NC SC Provide pre-sales post-sales application support generate expected revenues 2016 $5.6 Million territory. Facilitate relational sales field support diverse scientific sectors including: Pharmaceutical, Industrial/Biotech, Government, Military, Academic Pre-Clinical Labs Initiate scientific discussions introduce simplify PerkinElmer's high throughput screening reagents, consumables, multi-modal fluorescent plate readers analysis software complex small molecule, large molecule, basic biology liquid-handling-aided, assay development projects Interact users PerkinElmer's detection chemistries disseminate technical education researcher community various platforms live seminars, webinars, conference calls individual protocol reviews. Collaborate scientists bench comprehensive, proof-of-concept, wet lab demonstrations Alpha, LANCE, DELFIA Luminescence chemistries 96, 384 1536 well plates multimodal plate readers Advise users proper experimental (assay) design, provide valuable expertise constructing matrices assay development, help construct efficient protocol workflows assist rational data analysis conclusive results necessary troubleshooting next steps Design execute offsite, internal, applications instrument trainings Sales Specialist well FAS Gather organize customer feedback field distribution among appropriate internal organizations Field Marketing, Strategic Marketing, R D, Reagent Manufacturing Instrument Manufacturing Acted specific customer feedback applied background molecular biology, virology, cell biology immunology work R D internally troubleshoot field issue, design assay push commercial kit idea provide users relevant reagent solutions based detection chemistries. February 2000 November 2005 Company Name City State PCR/SDS/Genomic Assays/SPS Technical Application Specialist Provide technical recommendations applicable Applied Biosystems product lines internal external customers several different formats, telephone, email, voice-mail, person Act liaison product group, sales, service customers add value offerings pre-sales, post-sales, service calls internal interactions Maintain leadership role managing communicating Sample Preparation Systems information TAS group Conduct training seminars Sample Preparation Systems (SPS), PCR, SDS Real Time instrumentation, chemistry theory education entire AB Support Organization, Sales external customers Contribute concise sales trainings/support, small staff trainings, internal colleague interactions preserve continuity AB message across organization Create edit support documentation, FAQs, tutorials instructions help customers using AB products, resources theories Train new hires, critical introductory information, necessary knowledge base strong TAS. Help update colleagues new product theoretical information constantly expand knowledge base Other Responsibilities: Lab Monitor (trainings/Demos), Lab Safety Officer, Administrative duties TAS group. August 1995 February 2000 Company Name City State Biologist Constructed full-length consensus clone GB Virus B (GBV-B), animal virus genetically clinically related human Hepatitis C Virus Used nested RT-PCR obtain viral cDNA serum pool chosen GBV-B cloning source. Discovered novel sequence 3' end GBV-B genome combination 5' RACE RNA-ligase mediated RNA circularization PCR methods proved critical infection. Evaluated viral titers vivo nested RT-PCR (5). Constructed infectious GBV- B clone, pGBB. Contributed analyzed RT-PCR data support current argument HGV (or GBV-C) hepatitis virus clinically relevant disease. Discovered valuable information viability GB Virus A (GBV-A) GB Virus B (GBV-B), monkey viruses, serve surrogate models studying relationship HCV. Performed computer analysis RNA structures (in-house software) DNA sequences, using GCG Wisconsin Package, (analysis software), determining 5' 3' ends GBV-B genome. Created written guidelines standard laboratory procedures Clean Room environment. Trained experienced technical personnel use standard appropriate molecular protocols contamination control safety. Developed professional relationships internal external vendors cost effective procurement critical supplies perishable reagents. July 1992 August 1995 Company Name City State Research Assistant II Assembled HIV retroviral vectors using common cloning methodologies. Transfected cloned HIV DNA mammalian cell lines testing HIV gene expression Tested RNA transcription DNA integration Northern blot Southern blot. Applied cell culture techniques maintain prepare cell lines viral studies. Analyzed specific transfected cell lines syncytium formation marker vitro HIV infection Performed DNA sequence data analysis using ABI 373 A automated sequencer Synthesized necessary primers using oligonucleotide synthesizer ABI 394 Analyzed data using DNA sequence analysis software well Sequencer software Contributed molecular biology assistance scientists studying HIV SIV infection. March 1989 July 1992 Company Name City State Process Development Associate Performed microbiological screening elucidate proteins commercial value. Conducted chemiluminescent, spectrophotometric assays protease activity evaluate novel proteins processing. Conducted checks bacterial pH, aeration, glucose levels, enzyme production Operated 10-1000 L fermenters production marketable biologicals. Performed DNA sequencing analysis, gas chromatography, protein column chromatography, protein precipitation enzyme assays quality controls biologicals produced pilot scale. Education 2002 Johns Hopkins University City State Biotechnology Biotechnology 1988 East Carolina University City State Bachelor Science Biotechnology Biotechnology Interests 30 years youth sports service including: Co-Director K-2 league, Coaching (ages K- 8) Basketball, Baseball, Football Tee-Ball Soccer *Elected Mother Seton Parish Council (June 2003) *Appointed St. Paul's Parish Council (June 2012) *2nd Degree Member Knights Columbus *Board Member St. Ann's CYO Affiliations Member: SLAS (Society Lab Automation Screening) Member: LRIG (Laboratory Robotics Interest Group) Additional Information Community Service (Washington Metropolitan Area): 17 years youth sports service including: Co-Director K-2 league, Coaching (ages K- 8) Basketball, Baseball, Tee-Ball Soccer Elected Mother Seton Parish Council (June 2003) 2nd Degree Member Knights Columbus Board Member St. Ann's CYO Skills Virology, molecular biology, cell culture techniques, chemistry, data analysis, DNA sequencing, scientific writing, molecular biology techniques, Real Time PCR, RT-PCR, sample preparation, assay design, assay development, assay troubleshooting, scientific presentations, seminars, strategic marketing, leadership, sales, time territory management