• Managed expenses as the company’s Primary Purchaser and organized material supply for multiple large-scale projects while coordinating contractors, fabricators, rigging companies, and consultant relationships.• Created inventory system from the ground up. Managed production planning and supply for R&D production pilot line.• Developed the biosensor quality system, wrote supporting procedures, and created FMEA and Root Cause teams. Developed and executed laboratory equipment IQ, OQ, and PQ testing protocols.• Directed the completion of the lab’s construction and managed the entire laboratory move including to a new ISO 7 Class Cleanroom. • Ensures compliance and performed audits with DHS, OSHA, DEA, and local CUPA regulatory bodies. Certified for hazardous waste handling and DOT transport regulation.• Primary Safety officer, with comprehensive and certified "Search and Rescue" and "Crisis Response" training from San Francisco Fire Department (NERT)

• Managed projects with clients, sales associates, field engineers and local contractors during the multi-month installation of Copan's automated microbiology platforms ranging from $500k-$7 million dollar contracts.• Traveled up to 85-90% in the US, Canada, and Italy.• Built positive relationships with clients and provided continuous post-installation support • Participated in product demonstrations, promoting product value to support the sales of COPAN automated platforms at trade shows, workshops and customer sites. • Conducted comprehensive user trainings on aimed at customer competency, optimal utilization, and self-sufficiency.

• Independently planned, prioritized, and formulated custom RNA products for molecular biology research applications which made up a significant portion of company revenue.• Directly supervised lab assistant(s) in day-to-day operations to meet demanding shipping deadlines.• Trained and certified in ISO 13485 and FDA 21CFR 820 (GMP) regulations. Developed and streamlined many compliant manufacturing SOPs from the ground up.• Developed and implemented process improvements that reduced 2 1/2 hr. daily batch record process to under 10 minutes and decreased the number of record errors to less than 0.02%

• Assigned daily task assignments based on priority, monitored quality, trained new analysts, and interpreted laboratory test results. • Independently developed in-house and government-audited tests determined test limits, validated new methods and developed SOPs.• Maintained quality and ordered re-works when I determined data was questionable or invalid. Had 99% acceptable test data from QA and 100% of all tests passed EPA blind test audits.• Routinely performed 20+ unique chemistry analysis including: pH, Karl Fischer, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Ionic Chromatography, Reactive Cyanide/Sulfide, Ortho-Phosphate, etc.

• Provided individual and small group tutoring to students in subjects including Chemistry, Math, Physics, Biology, and test prep (K-12 and College level).• Friendly, patient, and sensitive to a diversity of students. Encouraged the students to foster a positive approach to schoolwork where mistakes are valuable learning experiances.• Maintained detailed records of sessions and topics covered and coordinated with teachers and parents to monitor goal fulfillment and address concerns.

• Managed the entire business-to-business sales cycle from generating leads to completing contract negotiations for memberships to MBX Bartering Association. • Generated productive leads via targeted referrals, cold calling, mailers, trade shows and directed contact. Generated client reports, sales presentations and participated in business development meetings. Experienced at using Salesforce CRM.• Clients consistently reported that the consultative approach I provided was above and beyond expectations. Researched and cultivated new member services to better match the services we offered with their needs.

• Extracted isolated DNA from buccal swabs and quantified DNA via qPCR. Performed micro satellite genotyping to characterize specimens' family relationships using established scoring algorithms while observing CLIA guidelines. • Prepared samples for transfer to special projects involving teamwork and extensive collaboration with other research groups for projects on a national scale. • Experienced in specialized OSHA precautions in regards to the safe handling of bio-samples and biological waste in a Bio-Safety Level II laboratory.

• Assisted in the research, experimental design, and validation of novel methods to complete specific organic synthesis goals. • Characterized results via Reverse-Phase HPLC, GC-Mass Spec, and High Resonance Mass Spec. • Presented research findings at the National Organic Chemistry Symposium in Boulder, Colorado.

• Worked with novice and advanced writers and student researchers to organize, proof, and refine reports and papers. Prepared students for exams by holding multiple weekly study groups and writing workshops. Assisted in generation and demonstration of complex lab procedures.

• Managed a staff of over 70 people. Managed a balanced budget including payroll, advertisement revenue, and licensing and running costs.• Drove change from traditional airwave station to online streaming, which lowered operating cost and increased listener accessibility. By the end of my tenure, Mercer Radio expanded its listener base to 18 countries, 120+ cities, and on every habitable continent.• Re-branded Mercer Radio as an international marketing platform for the University and leveraged this position to secure greater funding.