Experience

Illinois Applied Research Institute

• Recent Grad

  Laboratory work involving: Human anatomy and pathogenesis, aseptic techniques, gene/recombinant DNA cloning into E. coli via plasmid and virus vectors, PCR, RT-PCR, DNA sequencing analysis, southern blot, northern blot, western blot analysis, ELISA/ELISPOT immunoassays, FISH DNA/RNA analysis, protein purification/separation, cell lysis techniques, RNAi, bacterial identification, bacterial streak/spread plating, microscope specimen staining techniques, cytotoxicity/proliferation assays Instrumentation: UV-visible absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy, NMR, co-focal, bright field and fluorescence microscopy, liquid chromatography, flow cytometry, electrophoresis, and fluorescent activated cell sorting



FAA; USAF

• Air Traffic Controller

  • Dec 2003 - Oct 2008

  Separating aircraft, issuing safety alerts and providing safe, orderly, and expeditious services for Domestic, International, and Uncontrolled airports Responsible and qualified to work all positions in the facility Provided upgrade training to enlisted ATC apprentices Lead trainer for USAF airfield officers Conducted facility briefings regarding operational issues Performed troubleshooting duties during equipment failure or outages Participated in air field operational effectiveness briefings with officers, civilians, and enlisted personnel Lead ATC point of contact of the facility for aircraft accident/incidences ensuring protocols were followed when submitting reports to the NTSB, Pentagon, and other agencies Successfully trained and upgraded 18 ATC apprentices in several positions throughout the facility