Alexander Calarizien, MBA
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Cynthia Neely
Alexander was a great team member during the Big XII Case Competition's months of preparation and at the two day long, around the clock event. His understanding of finances was vital to the team and contributed to the teams successful placement at the competition.
Cynthia Neely
Alexander was a great team member during the Big XII Case Competition's months of preparation and at the two day long, around the clock event. His understanding of finances was vital to the team and contributed to the teams successful placement at the competition.
Cynthia Neely
Alexander was a great team member during the Big XII Case Competition's months of preparation and at the two day long, around the clock event. His understanding of finances was vital to the team and contributed to the teams successful placement at the competition.
Cynthia Neely
Alexander was a great team member during the Big XII Case Competition's months of preparation and at the two day long, around the clock event. His understanding of finances was vital to the team and contributed to the teams successful placement at the competition.
Credentials
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Series 65
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Experience
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LST Marketing
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United States
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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Jun 2022 - Present
• Head of Finance for all entities within the LST Marketing portfolio of private companies. • Member of the Board of Directors contributing to vision, tactics, long-term strategy, and financial performance. • Lead high performance finance team through effective leadership, recruitment, training, and accountability. • Drive increased financial acumen at all levels and departments throughout the organization. • Implemented best practices treasury management to increase… Show more • Head of Finance for all entities within the LST Marketing portfolio of private companies. • Member of the Board of Directors contributing to vision, tactics, long-term strategy, and financial performance. • Lead high performance finance team through effective leadership, recruitment, training, and accountability. • Drive increased financial acumen at all levels and departments throughout the organization. • Implemented best practices treasury management to increase profitability and protect company and client funds. • Designed and implemented a global universal chart of accounts for all entities and tax jurisdictions. • Oversee all budget, forecast, and financial reporting, increasing visibility and providing more accurate measurement of business metrics and KPI’s with key recommendations and analysis of business trends. • Designed new pro forma standards and analysis for each line of business activity to increase understanding, provide recommendations to clients, and increase our competitive advantage. Show less • Head of Finance for all entities within the LST Marketing portfolio of private companies. • Member of the Board of Directors contributing to vision, tactics, long-term strategy, and financial performance. • Lead high performance finance team through effective leadership, recruitment, training, and accountability. • Drive increased financial acumen at all levels and departments throughout the organization. • Implemented best practices treasury management to increase… Show more • Head of Finance for all entities within the LST Marketing portfolio of private companies. • Member of the Board of Directors contributing to vision, tactics, long-term strategy, and financial performance. • Lead high performance finance team through effective leadership, recruitment, training, and accountability. • Drive increased financial acumen at all levels and departments throughout the organization. • Implemented best practices treasury management to increase profitability and protect company and client funds. • Designed and implemented a global universal chart of accounts for all entities and tax jurisdictions. • Oversee all budget, forecast, and financial reporting, increasing visibility and providing more accurate measurement of business metrics and KPI’s with key recommendations and analysis of business trends. • Designed new pro forma standards and analysis for each line of business activity to increase understanding, provide recommendations to clients, and increase our competitive advantage. Show less
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Calarizien Consulting
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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
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Management Consultant / Financial Analyst
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Jan 2022 - Present
• Independent consultant providing financial modeling, corporate strategy, capital raising, mergers & acquisitions, strategic planning, and international financial advice. • Independent consultant providing financial modeling, corporate strategy, capital raising, mergers & acquisitions, strategic planning, and international financial advice.
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Calarizien Investments
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Las Cruces, New Mexico Area
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Portfolio Manager
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Jan 2010 - Present
• Private company for venture capital investments. • Private company for venture capital investments.
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GH Holdings
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Dallas, Texas, United States
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Vice President of Finance
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Aug 2021 - May 2022
• Head of Finance for all entities within the Going Hot / PrairieFire portfolio of private equity ventures. • Private Equity investment in distressed assets, manufacturing, social media, entertainment, and virtual reality. • Lead financial modeling, budgeting, treasury, and reporting for all business lines and new opportunities. • Collaborate closely with senior management on strategy and planning to exceed business objectives. • Forecast, maintain, and report cash flows to… Show more • Head of Finance for all entities within the Going Hot / PrairieFire portfolio of private equity ventures. • Private Equity investment in distressed assets, manufacturing, social media, entertainment, and virtual reality. • Lead financial modeling, budgeting, treasury, and reporting for all business lines and new opportunities. • Collaborate closely with senior management on strategy and planning to exceed business objectives. • Forecast, maintain, and report cash flows to investors, providing advice on investment leverage, structure, taxation, and all available and recommended options ahead of key decision dates. • Completed the setup of all business-related functions including financial reporting, accounting, accounts payable / receivable, payroll, human resources, employee benefits, and internal controls. Show less • Head of Finance for all entities within the Going Hot / PrairieFire portfolio of private equity ventures. • Private Equity investment in distressed assets, manufacturing, social media, entertainment, and virtual reality. • Lead financial modeling, budgeting, treasury, and reporting for all business lines and new opportunities. • Collaborate closely with senior management on strategy and planning to exceed business objectives. • Forecast, maintain, and report cash flows to… Show more • Head of Finance for all entities within the Going Hot / PrairieFire portfolio of private equity ventures. • Private Equity investment in distressed assets, manufacturing, social media, entertainment, and virtual reality. • Lead financial modeling, budgeting, treasury, and reporting for all business lines and new opportunities. • Collaborate closely with senior management on strategy and planning to exceed business objectives. • Forecast, maintain, and report cash flows to investors, providing advice on investment leverage, structure, taxation, and all available and recommended options ahead of key decision dates. • Completed the setup of all business-related functions including financial reporting, accounting, accounts payable / receivable, payroll, human resources, employee benefits, and internal controls. Show less
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Empire Resorts, Inc.
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United States
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Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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Executive Director of Planning & Analysis
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Oct 2018 - Jan 2020
• Enterprise Planning & Analysis leader, advising corporate strategy, property operations, and financial structure. • Lead long term planning and strategic evaluation process building financial models and project pro formas for various investment opportunities and capital leverage, partnering with investment bankers to provide detailed analysis and projections to the Board of Directors. • Presented financial operating results, trends, and projections to senior executives with key… Show more • Enterprise Planning & Analysis leader, advising corporate strategy, property operations, and financial structure. • Lead long term planning and strategic evaluation process building financial models and project pro formas for various investment opportunities and capital leverage, partnering with investment bankers to provide detailed analysis and projections to the Board of Directors. • Presented financial operating results, trends, and projections to senior executives with key recommendations. • Proposed the merger of Empire Resorts Inc with larger gaming operators and designed the combined company’s financial and operational structure – Board of Directors entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Genting Malaysia Berhard in August 2019, merger closed in November 2019 • Prepared financial models, coordinated independent studies, analyzed negotiations with stakeholders, and presented the benefits of creating a Video Lottery Terminal gaming facility in Orange County for the New York State Legislature – New York State Statute Amendment approving gaming operations in June 2019 • Analyzed and recommended the closing of Monticello Casino and Raceway Video Lottery Terminal gaming operations consisting of 1,100+ machines – operations were closed in April 2019 • Redesigned organizational structure using industry best practices and rightsized the workforce by implementing labor standards based on key volume indicators. • Managed corporate and property budgeting process, capital expenditure, and new development planning. • Partnered with internal and external counsel to provide regulatory recommendations to gaming control board, models for Union negotiations, and cost benefit analysis for contracts. Show less • Enterprise Planning & Analysis leader, advising corporate strategy, property operations, and financial structure. • Lead long term planning and strategic evaluation process building financial models and project pro formas for various investment opportunities and capital leverage, partnering with investment bankers to provide detailed analysis and projections to the Board of Directors. • Presented financial operating results, trends, and projections to senior executives with key… Show more • Enterprise Planning & Analysis leader, advising corporate strategy, property operations, and financial structure. • Lead long term planning and strategic evaluation process building financial models and project pro formas for various investment opportunities and capital leverage, partnering with investment bankers to provide detailed analysis and projections to the Board of Directors. • Presented financial operating results, trends, and projections to senior executives with key recommendations. • Proposed the merger of Empire Resorts Inc with larger gaming operators and designed the combined company’s financial and operational structure – Board of Directors entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Genting Malaysia Berhard in August 2019, merger closed in November 2019 • Prepared financial models, coordinated independent studies, analyzed negotiations with stakeholders, and presented the benefits of creating a Video Lottery Terminal gaming facility in Orange County for the New York State Legislature – New York State Statute Amendment approving gaming operations in June 2019 • Analyzed and recommended the closing of Monticello Casino and Raceway Video Lottery Terminal gaming operations consisting of 1,100+ machines – operations were closed in April 2019 • Redesigned organizational structure using industry best practices and rightsized the workforce by implementing labor standards based on key volume indicators. • Managed corporate and property budgeting process, capital expenditure, and new development planning. • Partnered with internal and external counsel to provide regulatory recommendations to gaming control board, models for Union negotiations, and cost benefit analysis for contracts. Show less
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Pinnacle Entertainment
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United States
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Hospitality
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400 - 500 Employee
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Director of Finance
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Aug 2017 - Sep 2017
• Responsible for the Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Revenue Audit, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Risk & Safety, Cage, Count, Purchasing, and Warehouse departments. • Promoted to Director of Finance, after completing my transition into the role, Pinnacle Entertainment changed their internal compliance requirements, separating me from the company.
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Planning & Analysis Manager / Acting Director of Finance
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
• Created Planning & Analysis department to bring analytical perspective, tools, processes, and financial discipline to Pinnacle’s newest property. • Partnered with property, corporate, and regional leadership to implement best practices and change management. • Presented the properties operations, initiatives, and financial performance in a clear and concise manner. • Analyzed possible decisions and advised the best course of action based on financial and operational objectives.… Show more • Created Planning & Analysis department to bring analytical perspective, tools, processes, and financial discipline to Pinnacle’s newest property. • Partnered with property, corporate, and regional leadership to implement best practices and change management. • Presented the properties operations, initiatives, and financial performance in a clear and concise manner. • Analyzed possible decisions and advised the best course of action based on financial and operational objectives. • Identified operational inefficiencies and proposed solutions to increase guest service, financial performance, and team member engagement. • Built new forecasting model to predict financial performance and inform leadership of possible opportunities. • Implemented Centralized Scheduling using Virtual Roster for 1,200+ team members to increase labor efficiency. • Assembled EBITDAR enhancing initiatives to meet annual targets and lead implementation. • Developed Revenue Audit processes and knowledge to implement the Pinnacle Daily Operating Report. • Evaluated marketing reinvestment, calendar changes, and promotions to maximize revenues and reduce costs. • Trained property leaders on standardized reporting, key volume indicators, financial discipline, and labor management.
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Planning & Analysis Manager
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Feb 2015 - Jan 2017
• Drove financial discipline and increased EBITDAR through accurate analysis and proper planning. • Lead property budget preparation, reporting, and analysis, to design achievable yearly plans with increased efficiency. • Built forecasting models to identify and predict trends allowing for the pursuit of aggressive growth. • Prepared and actively managed labor efficiency and financial targets to achieve property goals. • Managed labor analytics, reporting, and scheduling to… Show more • Drove financial discipline and increased EBITDAR through accurate analysis and proper planning. • Lead property budget preparation, reporting, and analysis, to design achievable yearly plans with increased efficiency. • Built forecasting models to identify and predict trends allowing for the pursuit of aggressive growth. • Prepared and actively managed labor efficiency and financial targets to achieve property goals. • Managed labor analytics, reporting, and scheduling to increase labor efficiency 17.4% YoY. • Implemented Virtual Roster scheduling software across 34 departments and 600+ team members. • Designed marking event pro and post forma methodology to accurately evaluate direct reinvestment and promotions. • Partnered with property executives to position our business favorably in a declining market. • Owned financial and analytical reporting to increase business intelligence and pursue positive net present value projects. • Advised property leadership increasing revenue 9.8% in a market declining 3.4% in 2015.
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Alaska Structures®
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cost Estimator
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Sep 2014 - Jan 2015
• Provided detailed cost for current and ongoing products to ensure profitability of business lines. • Proposed best practices to increase efficiency, lower material and labor costs, and reduce re-work. • Built new costing sheets to streamline costing, create uniformity, and introduce standardization. • Created bill of materials for products to simplify purchasing, retrieve order specific item cost, and eliminate waste. • Provided detailed cost for current and ongoing products to ensure profitability of business lines. • Proposed best practices to increase efficiency, lower material and labor costs, and reduce re-work. • Built new costing sheets to streamline costing, create uniformity, and introduce standardization. • Created bill of materials for products to simplify purchasing, retrieve order specific item cost, and eliminate waste.
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PENN Entertainment, Inc
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United States
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Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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700 & Above Employee
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Analysis & Audit Supervisor
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Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
• Actively collaborated with property management to maximize financial performance. • Supervised all financial, analytical, and audit functions while building a team atmosphere. • Development and completion of property and department level annual budget with spend exceeding $100M. • Created new slot analysis reports and floor rejuvenation strategy increasing slot revenue by 14% YoY. • Oversaw daily audit of casino activity to determine revenue, gaming and admission tax due.… Show more • Actively collaborated with property management to maximize financial performance. • Supervised all financial, analytical, and audit functions while building a team atmosphere. • Development and completion of property and department level annual budget with spend exceeding $100M. • Created new slot analysis reports and floor rejuvenation strategy increasing slot revenue by 14% YoY. • Oversaw daily audit of casino activity to determine revenue, gaming and admission tax due. • Ensured property was in compliance with all corporate and governmental financial audit requirements. • Worked closely with State Gaming Commission to allow the use of promotional credits, reducing costs by 48%.
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Financial Analyst
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Nov 2010 - Aug 2011
• Analyzed information from multiple sources to provide recommendations to senior management. • Created analytical reports to increase understanding of business activity and customer preferences. • Designed marketing analysis to raise penetration and effectiveness of marketing spend. • Integrated financial analysis and operational experience to design strategic plans and goals for individual departments. • Produced labor reports and advised department leadership to increase… Show more • Analyzed information from multiple sources to provide recommendations to senior management. • Created analytical reports to increase understanding of business activity and customer preferences. • Designed marketing analysis to raise penetration and effectiveness of marketing spend. • Integrated financial analysis and operational experience to design strategic plans and goals for individual departments. • Produced labor reports and advised department leadership to increase labor efficiency. • Wrote new P&L statements utilizing Cognos and Excel during transition from FRX to Great Plains reporting software. • Facilitated auditing cycle changeover with implementation of new slot system Oasis. • Initiated cross sharing and intercompany support of analysis departments throughout Penn National Gaming.
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Carter Bain Wealth Management
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Investment Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Wealth Advisor
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May 2009 - Dec 2009
• Actively worked as an investment advisor, prospecting, recruiting, and advising new clients. • Managed assets under management, designed financial plans, implemented trades, and reported results. • Served on the investment committee which designs company wide investment strategy, policies, and plans. • Performed 20 day snap shot analysis on all assets held by active clients, recommendations, and advisor considerations, with a total of 160 different investment vehicles and… Show more • Actively worked as an investment advisor, prospecting, recruiting, and advising new clients. • Managed assets under management, designed financial plans, implemented trades, and reported results. • Served on the investment committee which designs company wide investment strategy, policies, and plans. • Performed 20 day snap shot analysis on all assets held by active clients, recommendations, and advisor considerations, with a total of 160 different investment vehicles and provided recommendations to executive leadership. Show less • Actively worked as an investment advisor, prospecting, recruiting, and advising new clients. • Managed assets under management, designed financial plans, implemented trades, and reported results. • Served on the investment committee which designs company wide investment strategy, policies, and plans. • Performed 20 day snap shot analysis on all assets held by active clients, recommendations, and advisor considerations, with a total of 160 different investment vehicles and… Show more • Actively worked as an investment advisor, prospecting, recruiting, and advising new clients. • Managed assets under management, designed financial plans, implemented trades, and reported results. • Served on the investment committee which designs company wide investment strategy, policies, and plans. • Performed 20 day snap shot analysis on all assets held by active clients, recommendations, and advisor considerations, with a total of 160 different investment vehicles and provided recommendations to executive leadership. Show less
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Merrill Lynch
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern, Investment Analyst
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Jan 2009 - Apr 2009
• Responsible for stock analysis, data management, marketing campaigns, equity and bond strategy. • Assisted the Vice President in day to day operations and technical integration. • Managed transition from Goldmine to SalesForce contact management software, integrating all blackberry and e-mail corresponds into one system and personally trained all team members on its operation. • Prepared a presentation about the 2008/09 market crash and what investors need to know right now… Show more • Responsible for stock analysis, data management, marketing campaigns, equity and bond strategy. • Assisted the Vice President in day to day operations and technical integration. • Managed transition from Goldmine to SalesForce contact management software, integrating all blackberry and e-mail corresponds into one system and personally trained all team members on its operation. • Prepared a presentation about the 2008/09 market crash and what investors need to know right now, working to inspire our clients to stay positive and continue to leave the management of their assets at Merrill Lynch. • Interacted with clients, answered questions regarding Merrill Lynch policy and investment plans, prepared investment statements and goals, and researched specific client investment questions. Show less • Responsible for stock analysis, data management, marketing campaigns, equity and bond strategy. • Assisted the Vice President in day to day operations and technical integration. • Managed transition from Goldmine to SalesForce contact management software, integrating all blackberry and e-mail corresponds into one system and personally trained all team members on its operation. • Prepared a presentation about the 2008/09 market crash and what investors need to know right now… Show more • Responsible for stock analysis, data management, marketing campaigns, equity and bond strategy. • Assisted the Vice President in day to day operations and technical integration. • Managed transition from Goldmine to SalesForce contact management software, integrating all blackberry and e-mail corresponds into one system and personally trained all team members on its operation. • Prepared a presentation about the 2008/09 market crash and what investors need to know right now, working to inspire our clients to stay positive and continue to leave the management of their assets at Merrill Lynch. • Interacted with clients, answered questions regarding Merrill Lynch policy and investment plans, prepared investment statements and goals, and researched specific client investment questions. Show less
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Moffitt Cancer Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern, Research Analyst
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May 2007 - Aug 2007
• Assisted in the oncology research laboratory analyzing the mechanism of interleukin 27 receptor-mediated transformation. • Performed analysis by inserting a mutation into IL27R to determine if tyrosine (543) was being phosphorylated and by using RNA interference (RNAi) to specifically deplete JAK1 and JAK2 family members to determine which are required for transformation. • Utilized site-directed mutagenesis, bacteria cultures, DNA sequencing, polymerase chain reaction, zymo DNA… Show more • Assisted in the oncology research laboratory analyzing the mechanism of interleukin 27 receptor-mediated transformation. • Performed analysis by inserting a mutation into IL27R to determine if tyrosine (543) was being phosphorylated and by using RNA interference (RNAi) to specifically deplete JAK1 and JAK2 family members to determine which are required for transformation. • Utilized site-directed mutagenesis, bacteria cultures, DNA sequencing, polymerase chain reaction, zymo DNA purification columns, DNA sequencing, transfection of 293 cells in production of retrovirus, immunoblots, plasmid DNA purification and DNA restriction digestion. • This research was part of a larger project which was published by Dr. Gary Reuther about IL27R. Show less • Assisted in the oncology research laboratory analyzing the mechanism of interleukin 27 receptor-mediated transformation. • Performed analysis by inserting a mutation into IL27R to determine if tyrosine (543) was being phosphorylated and by using RNA interference (RNAi) to specifically deplete JAK1 and JAK2 family members to determine which are required for transformation. • Utilized site-directed mutagenesis, bacteria cultures, DNA sequencing, polymerase chain reaction, zymo DNA… Show more • Assisted in the oncology research laboratory analyzing the mechanism of interleukin 27 receptor-mediated transformation. • Performed analysis by inserting a mutation into IL27R to determine if tyrosine (543) was being phosphorylated and by using RNA interference (RNAi) to specifically deplete JAK1 and JAK2 family members to determine which are required for transformation. • Utilized site-directed mutagenesis, bacteria cultures, DNA sequencing, polymerase chain reaction, zymo DNA purification columns, DNA sequencing, transfection of 293 cells in production of retrovirus, immunoblots, plasmid DNA purification and DNA restriction digestion. • This research was part of a larger project which was published by Dr. Gary Reuther about IL27R. Show less
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Education
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2012 - 2013
Texas Tech University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, Finance, International Finance -
2005 - 2009
New Mexico State University
Bachelor degree, Finance, International Finance, Business Administration -
2001 - 2004
Mayfield High School
High School, General Studies
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