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- 1. Brandon Plante plantebrandon5@gmail.com (320)290-1530 https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonplante EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Extensive skills in cell culture Experience with data analysis of experimental results Hands on experience with fluorescence microscopy, RT-qPCR, and live animal handling Skilled in Microsoft Office and GraphPad Prism Scientific writing and presentation skills: Prepared scientific writing of independent research and defended this research to a graduate committee Skills in novel compound evaluation, cell culture, data analysis, Western Blotting, immunocytochemistry, isolation of RNA, generation of cDNA, and RT-qPCR Excellent group communication and collaboration skills, cross-functional adaptation, and public speaking ACEDEMIC QUALIFICATIONS M.Sc.: Biomedical Sciences-Department of Biomedical Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 2015-2016 B.A.: Biochemistry, Saint Johns University, Collegeville, Minnesota 2010-2013 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE RESEARCHER-MASTERS STUDENT, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, AMES, IOWA PI: Dr. Anumantha Kanthasamy 2015-2016 Examined the effectiveness of novel compounds to reduce microglial activation Interpreted experimental data Summarized and defended experimental findings in presentations to PI and graduate committee Authored scientific paper to outline experimental findings and implications Assisted Ph.D students with experiments and data collection PARAPROFESSIONAL & MEDICAL ASSISTANT, MIDSTATE EDUCTION, LITTLE FALLS, MINNESOTA 2014-2015 Monitored the health and wellbeing of severe profound multiply impaired Provided medical intervention in emergency situations and acted as program EMS Administered pharmaceuticals at the direction of the program Registered Nurse Facilitated the instruction of students at the direction of the students case manager CHEMISTRY TEACHING ASSISTANT, SAINT JOHNS UNIVERSITY, COLLEGEVILLE, MINNESOTA 2013-2013 Instructed weekly lab activities in general chemistry and chemical macroanalysis labs as outlined by the professor Supervised the students in the lab environment, monitoring for safety and proper lab techniques Demonstrated proper lab protocal and safety practices Acted as an in-lab tutor for chemistry students
- 2. UDERGRATUATE STUDENT RESEARCHER, SAINT JOHNS UNIVERSITY, COLLEGEVILLE, MINNESOTA 2012-2013 Conducted research on the synthesis of novel boronic acid compounds Formulated synthetic maps for novel compound synthesis Performed and analyzed multiple types of NMR Summarized experimental findings to the professor in charge EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN, SAINT JOHNS UNIVERISTY, COLLEGEVILLE, MINNESOTA 2011-2015 Responded to call for medical attention on the Saint Johns University campus and surrounding area Acted as a medical and 911 dispatcher Prioritized multiple requests at one time Maintained calm demeanor during emergency situations Supervised other emergency medical technicians as a member of the campus Executive Board SECURITY OFFICER, LIFE SAFETY SERVICES, SAINT JOHNS UNIVERSITY COLLEGEVILLE, MINNESOTA 2010-2015 Monitored the safety and well-being of a 3000 acre community Corresponded with local law enforcement, fire and medical services during incident management Supervised student employees for protocol adherence and conducted disciplinary action when required Acted as liaison between Life Safety Services and the Department of Residential Life Upheld federal, state, and campus regulations on campus Attained skills in defensive tactics, situational awareness, and crisis management SKILLS SUMMARY Laboratory Techniques Western Blotting Primary cell culture Aseptic technique Cell line culture MTS Assay Griess Assay Immunocytochemistry Luminex Assay RT-qPCR Primary cell isolation Fluorescence microscopy Lab animal handling and necropsy Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Infrared Spectroscopy Data Analysis Skills GraphPad Prism Experimental data interpretation Microsoft Office Medical Skills CPR certified Knowledge of medical terminology Emergency medical training Communication Skills Communication of experimental findings to both science and non-science individuals Preparation of research presentations Public speaking Scientific writing