I created Essentials by Jovan in 2007. The company specializes in making hand-crafted products from raw, natural ingredients that are infused with essential oils for beneficial properties. Products range from skin care to aromatherapy goodies. Every product is truly 100% natural; no fillers or synthetic chemicals. The company is now under new ownershiop in Wisconsin since I have relocated to Texas. I will constinue to oversee the business and am excited to focus solely on the research and development of new products.See website for full details! www.essentialsbyjovan.com

Consult with the staff collaboratively on current projects. Research, organize information, and inform the staff about assigned research topic. Develop and design educational material, including text and graphical illustrations. Current project entails in depth research on DNA sequencing technologies and building a strategy to convey the information in a creative and engaging way for students.Designed story boards for the "Science Olympiad 2012" website; based on DNA sequencing and XIAP-related proteins in the apoptosis pathway- Summer 2011Personally designed an innovative resource for information on DNA sequencing, from Sanger to Next Generation Sequencing technologies. The 3D tabbed booklet is in the process of being assessed for publication and will be utilized in undergraduate and graduate level courses in the next year. The booklet will also be built as a website using original illustrations and drawings, which are personally designed.

Provided academic assistance and personal tutoring to Alverno peers. Assisted in students' understanding of academic material through guidance, instruction, and peer support. Assisted with the following classes: Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Cellular Biology, Microbiology, and Anatomy & Physiology.

Performed physicals on Air Force personnel; eye exams, vital signs, hearing, vaccinations, and record updates. Attended yearly and bi-yearly training in field medicine.