Experience

BioInformatics Inc.

• United States
• Market Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Scientific Advisory Services

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  BioInfo, part of Science and Medicine Group, is the leading research and advisory firm serving the life science and diagnostic industries. BioInfo, part of Science and Medicine Group, is the leading research and advisory firm serving the life science and diagnostic industries.



Baylor College of Medicine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant II

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2018

  Designed and performed hypothesis-driven experiments with potential for treating hospital acquired C. difficile infection using probiotics. Collaborated with researchers from other laboratories within the Texas Medical Center on projects that were successfully completed, resulting in two publications in peer-reviewed journals. Spearheaded lab efforts for a junior faculty member directly resulting in data for a $35,000 grant from the Texas Medical Center Digestive Disease Center. Collaborated cross-functionally with faculty and researchers in the Texas Children's Microbiome Center and Baylor College of Medicine, and was an active member of a project that received $7.5M funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infection.



Runnerfox

• Houston, Texas Area

• Marketing Analyst Consultant

  • May 2017 - Oct 2017

  Performed market analysis as a contract consultant for pre-revenue start-up company. Completed market sizing, competitor analysis, and determination of customer needs with segmentation through surveys and interviews; proposed targeting and positioning strategy to meet latent demand. Composed white paper to help company develop its vision and strategy, and to establish credibility with investors and future clients. Performed market analysis as a contract consultant for pre-revenue start-up company. Completed market sizing, competitor analysis, and determination of customer needs with segmentation through surveys and interviews; proposed targeting and positioning strategy to meet latent demand. Composed white paper to help company develop its vision and strategy, and to establish credibility with investors and future clients.



Clemson University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Advisor, Clemson iGEM Team

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2014

  Coordinated with two faculty instructors and 10-20 undergraduate students in a team environment for an international synthetic biology competition (International Genetically Engineered Machine).Designed and organized all lab experiments and activities, developed protocols and trained undergraduate students in synthetic biology and related techniques, organized meetings, and helped with funding acquisition and travel arrangements.The aim of this project was to develop a Universal Self-Amplified (USA) Biosensor for detecting pathogens and could be modified for any target. This two component system would utilize a universal signal amplification bacterial system and a unique pathogen-specific detection counterpart for a one-step detection of target microorganisms in a scalable volume.Won Regional Jamboree Silver Medal and advanced to the World Jamboree.

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2014

  Taught undergraduate laboratories including Bacterial Physiology, Microbial Genetics, Microbial Diversity & Ecology, Food & Dairy Microbiology, and Biology Inquiry.Prepared lab materials, instructed undergraduate students in procedures and theory, prepared exams, graded exams and lab reports, tested preliminary experimental design, and provided feedback for course improvement to supervising professor.Clemson University Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant AwardGraduate Student Teaching Award of Merit from the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA)