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San Diego, California, United States

- Responsible for new client on boarding: performing conflict checks, creation and distribution of contracts, communication with clients and their counsel, incorporation into the client database- Perform community versus separate property calculations in retirement accounts for divorce pursuant to California family law, with the review oversight of a certified tax expert and attorney- Expertise in the brokerage tracing and community property determination for the division of stock options, restricted stock units, and performance stock units in divorce- Expertise in the determination of community property benefits in military retirement benefits- Preparation of Section 730 expert reports

Santa Cruz, California

- Maintain clean and organized laboratory space, regularly update chemical inventory and order reagents- Conduct small-scale investigatory experiments, with the goal of developing new and novel formulation technologies in the field of personal care products- Test formulations for efficacy and stability, scale-up production to ensure consistent formulation results- Report results to lead scientist verbally and in writing, liaison with industry collaborators

Santa Cruz, California

- Traditional media illustration available for commission. Experienced with graphite, ink, watercolor, and acrylic mediums. Previous commissions include: pet portraits, realistic recreations of homes, shop murals.- Digital illustration and design services for commission. Experienced with Adobe Illustrator. Previous commissions include: greeting cards and postcards for local companies, book covers, personal and company branding including logo design, stationary design, brochures, flyers, and banners.

Santa Cruz, California

- Maintain clean and organized laboratory space, regularly update lab inventory, and order new reagents- Maintain relevant cell lines, perform transfection experiments and analyze data- Perform qRT-PCR assays and analyze data- Perform cryosectioning on mammalian samples- Assist in formulation and submission of grant proposals- Perform laboratory administrative duties and maintain records

Davis, Ca

- Conducted independent research project and provided general assistance to other lab members, studying the relationship between microtubule-associated proteins, molecular motors, and the organization of microtubule networks - Analysis of complex data and presentation of emerging concepts in a variety of mediums. Fluency in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel- Skills include primer design, PCR, site-directed mutagenesis, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, cell culture, FPLC, column chromatography, Western blotting, biochemical assays, TIRF microscopy, confocal microscopy

Aptos, Ca

- Managed food safety and company standards of 20 employees, trained new employees and fostered professional advancement of associates into leadership roles- Collected and managed customer requests and complaints, mediated conflict with both customers and employees, interfaced with upper management and business owners- Organized store procedures, improved productivity and workflow, managed store inventory and ordering

Aptos, Ca

- Worked under the ACCESS Program to provide additional instruction in upper-division organic chemistry- Developed practice problems and lesson plans to further student's understanding of reaction mechanisms- Provided two-hour supplemental lectures to student groups

Aptos, Ca

- Worked alongside organic chemistry professor to observe and direct students while conducting experiments- Taught laboratory techniques and upheld strict laboratory safety procedures- Provided assistance and analysis of chromatography, distillation, isolation, and spectroscopy techniques