JoElla Barnes
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Mike Showell
I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for JoElla (Jody) Barnes. Jody and I worked together for eight years at BiOWiSH Technologies where we developed live microbial products for the agronomy, animal health, human health, and water treatment industries. Jody is an energetic, well organized worker with experience in animal health and nutrition, microbiology, aquaculture, quality assurance, laboratory management, GMP, and HACCP protocols. In addition, she has experience managing a multi-million-dollar R&D budget that includes several external partnerships. Jody displays a bias toward action that generates results. She spent several weeks in the laboratories of California Polytechnic State University running critical microbiological assays. She also traveled to Vietnam and to work with our local business partner ShimpVet on aquaculture product efficacy trials. She worked in the laboratories of Dr. Steve Watts at University of Alabama and conducted product efficacy trials with Dr. Mark Lawrence’s group at Mississippi State University. Her work contributed fundamental understanding of BiOWiSH’s aquaculture and animal feed products. Jody has experience working with cross functional, multidisciplinary teams. She managed BiOWiSH’s global aquaculture R&D program, working with employees and external partners located around the world. She has excellent people skills and works well with a diverse workforce. I believe Jody would be a valuable asset for any organization.
Jim Pettigrew
JoElla managed my research laboratory. I chose her because of her abilities in molecular biology, but she was even more valuable in coordination. She scheduled tasks and people, supported graduate students, and hired and supervised hourly employees. She was appreciated as a core component of the team.
Mike Showell
I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for JoElla (Jody) Barnes. Jody and I worked together for eight years at BiOWiSH Technologies where we developed live microbial products for the agronomy, animal health, human health, and water treatment industries. Jody is an energetic, well organized worker with experience in animal health and nutrition, microbiology, aquaculture, quality assurance, laboratory management, GMP, and HACCP protocols. In addition, she has experience managing a multi-million-dollar R&D budget that includes several external partnerships. Jody displays a bias toward action that generates results. She spent several weeks in the laboratories of California Polytechnic State University running critical microbiological assays. She also traveled to Vietnam and to work with our local business partner ShimpVet on aquaculture product efficacy trials. She worked in the laboratories of Dr. Steve Watts at University of Alabama and conducted product efficacy trials with Dr. Mark Lawrence’s group at Mississippi State University. Her work contributed fundamental understanding of BiOWiSH’s aquaculture and animal feed products. Jody has experience working with cross functional, multidisciplinary teams. She managed BiOWiSH’s global aquaculture R&D program, working with employees and external partners located around the world. She has excellent people skills and works well with a diverse workforce. I believe Jody would be a valuable asset for any organization.
Jim Pettigrew
JoElla managed my research laboratory. I chose her because of her abilities in molecular biology, but she was even more valuable in coordination. She scheduled tasks and people, supported graduate students, and hired and supervised hourly employees. She was appreciated as a core component of the team.
Mike Showell
I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for JoElla (Jody) Barnes. Jody and I worked together for eight years at BiOWiSH Technologies where we developed live microbial products for the agronomy, animal health, human health, and water treatment industries. Jody is an energetic, well organized worker with experience in animal health and nutrition, microbiology, aquaculture, quality assurance, laboratory management, GMP, and HACCP protocols. In addition, she has experience managing a multi-million-dollar R&D budget that includes several external partnerships. Jody displays a bias toward action that generates results. She spent several weeks in the laboratories of California Polytechnic State University running critical microbiological assays. She also traveled to Vietnam and to work with our local business partner ShimpVet on aquaculture product efficacy trials. She worked in the laboratories of Dr. Steve Watts at University of Alabama and conducted product efficacy trials with Dr. Mark Lawrence’s group at Mississippi State University. Her work contributed fundamental understanding of BiOWiSH’s aquaculture and animal feed products. Jody has experience working with cross functional, multidisciplinary teams. She managed BiOWiSH’s global aquaculture R&D program, working with employees and external partners located around the world. She has excellent people skills and works well with a diverse workforce. I believe Jody would be a valuable asset for any organization.
Jim Pettigrew
JoElla managed my research laboratory. I chose her because of her abilities in molecular biology, but she was even more valuable in coordination. She scheduled tasks and people, supported graduate students, and hired and supervised hourly employees. She was appreciated as a core component of the team.
Mike Showell
I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for JoElla (Jody) Barnes. Jody and I worked together for eight years at BiOWiSH Technologies where we developed live microbial products for the agronomy, animal health, human health, and water treatment industries. Jody is an energetic, well organized worker with experience in animal health and nutrition, microbiology, aquaculture, quality assurance, laboratory management, GMP, and HACCP protocols. In addition, she has experience managing a multi-million-dollar R&D budget that includes several external partnerships. Jody displays a bias toward action that generates results. She spent several weeks in the laboratories of California Polytechnic State University running critical microbiological assays. She also traveled to Vietnam and to work with our local business partner ShimpVet on aquaculture product efficacy trials. She worked in the laboratories of Dr. Steve Watts at University of Alabama and conducted product efficacy trials with Dr. Mark Lawrence’s group at Mississippi State University. Her work contributed fundamental understanding of BiOWiSH’s aquaculture and animal feed products. Jody has experience working with cross functional, multidisciplinary teams. She managed BiOWiSH’s global aquaculture R&D program, working with employees and external partners located around the world. She has excellent people skills and works well with a diverse workforce. I believe Jody would be a valuable asset for any organization.
Jim Pettigrew
JoElla managed my research laboratory. I chose her because of her abilities in molecular biology, but she was even more valuable in coordination. She scheduled tasks and people, supported graduate students, and hired and supervised hourly employees. She was appreciated as a core component of the team.
Experience
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QSM Diagnostics, Inc
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Operations
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Microbial Discovery Group
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Manager
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Jul 2020 - Mar 2023
Microbial Discovery Group is an R&D driven product development, scale up and large scale Bacillus fermentation company. Here at MDG, your ideas are refined and delivered by applying Real Science to a Trusted Process, yielding Proven Success. Responsibilities • Project manager for new product launch leading project tracking, stage gate process and timelines. Communicate product strategy to senior management. Work with international toll manufacturers to maintain development timelines. • Conduct monthly Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audits of facilities for complaince with SOPs, processes, and safety. Report findings and discuss corrective actions with management and personnel. • Lead for key company-wide initiative to create learning and development program for customers, employees, and partners. Led selection and implementation of platform and curriculum design. Ongoing oversight of content creation, tracking and analytics, and platform for 108 learners, five instructors and two administrators. 92.2% participation rate. Show less
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BiOWiSH Technologies
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Implementation Scientist - Aquaculture and Microbiology Quality Assurance
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May 2011 - Mar 2020
As providers of innovative biotechnology solutions for aquaculture, agriculture and environmental management industries, it was my role to understand how our technology worked in these various applications. • Lead on aquaculture research program - Developed relationships with leading academic researchers worldwide. Implemented research programs, targeting commercialization and policy development. Global team lead. • Lead for microbiology quality assurance - Directed QA activities to maximize quality and effectiveness. Supported product development and commercialization through data analysis and oversight. Conducted annual external audits of contract laboratories for compliance with SOPs and processes. Accomplishments • Managed $5M R&D program including 13 partners - universities, for-profit animal research facilities, and contract research organizations - with a total of approx. 250 team members. • Prepared dossier of product compliance for Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to secure approval for market entry. • Prepared dossier of product safety and compliance in collaboration with consultant, Intertox, Inc., to secure EPA approval. • Hosted audit by National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to secure necessary permits for commercial development in Nigeria. • Oversight of product trials, both commercial and new product development research, with contracted research partners and facilities. • Development and optimization of application processes, methodologies, animal modeling for commercial product development, new product development, label claims for new and existing products. • Transitioned manufacturing from Thailand to US within one year. Researched potential partners, set up facility, and supervised initial production runs. • Rolled out global quality assurance program within six months. Established QA methodologies and standards with contract blending / packaging facilities, 3rd party labs. Show less
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Specialist in Agriculture
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2006 - 2011
Since its founding in 1867, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has earned a reputation as a world-class leader in research, teaching and public engagement. • Supervised up to 25 graduate and undergraduate students in research laboratories for swine nutrition and life sciences.• Worked as teaching assistant for various classes, collaborating with undergraduates on lab techniques.Accomplishments• Led process development and execution. Reduced cycle time in swine nutrition laboratory by 40%. Implemented new technique in life sciences laboratory, achieving 85% efficiency rate in cell culture project.• Managed budgets of up to $3M. Tracked project expenditures, issued report updates.• Managed Biosafety Level-2 animal studies.• Oversight of projects involving high throughput animal screening via PCR, qPCR.• Developed denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis platform for swine nutrition studies, focusing on gut microbial shifts in animals fed direct fed microbials, essential oils, enzymes, and clays.• Managed procurement and vendor selection. Negotiated pricing. Built inventory database to track supplies, controlled substances, and animals used in research.• Created proposals for government (USDA, NIH), corporate, and foundation grants. Secured over $1.2M in funding for 15 proposals, resulting in an 80% success rate. Served as primary liaison between vendor and academia.• Created displays and represented department at academic and industry conferences.• Edited greater than 60 publications. Authored or co-authored greater than 15 abstracts and papers. Show less
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Research Specialist in Life Sciences
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2003 - 2006
As a research specialist / lab manager in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, I was responsible for the maintenance of the lab with regards to supplies needed for growth of E. coli and S. cerevisiae cultures for transcription initiation and termination. Maintenance of cell lines for tranfection experiments. Training of undergrads in lab prep and assisting graduate students with research projects.Accomplishments• Managed budgets of up to $100K. Tracked project expenditures, issued report updates. • Managed procurement and vendor selection. Negotiated pricing. Built inventory database to track supplies used in research projects. Show less
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Heartland Pork Enterprises
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United States
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Food Production
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Manager
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1999 - 2003
• Managed $1M board stud facility, 250 animal inventory, and five employees. • Improved animal health, reducing production costs to 50% of company national average. • Managed $1M board stud facility, 250 animal inventory, and five employees. • Improved animal health, reducing production costs to 50% of company national average.
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Specialist
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1993 - 1999
• Supervised up to 25 graduate and undergraduate students in research laboratory. • Worked as teaching assistant for various classes, collaborating with undergraduates on lab techniques. Accomplishments • Managed budgets of up to $3M. Tracked project expenditures, issued report updates. • Oversight of projects involving high throughput animal screening via PCR, qPCR. • Radio-immunoassay development. • Managed procurement and vendor selection. Negotiated pricing. Built inventory database for tracking supplies, controlled substances and animal use in research projects. • Created proposals for government (USDA, NIH), corporate, and foundation grants. Secured over $1.2M in funding for 15 proposals, resulting in an 80% success rate. • Served as primary liaison between donors and university. Show less
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Education
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Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Master of Business Administration, Project Management -
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences
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