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• Produced and purified nanobodies using recombinant protein expression in yeast and bacterial cells for in vitro assay screening.
• Cultured, maintained, and tested thousands of yeast clones for highest protein expression using excellent aseptic technique.
• Purified nanobodies using affinity, ion exchange, and size exclusion chromatography on AKTA FPLC systems.
• Meticulously tracked samples and documented procedures and results, ensuring exact matches between copies and triple checking each entry.
• Troubleshot unexpected results systematically to ensure high quality data.
• Analyzed data and prepared and presented reports, collaborating with supervisors to ensure quality and conciseness.

• Supported the Director of Operations in document editing, basic bookkeeping and file and data management.
• Overhauled the existing SOP binder with new formatting, extensive editing, outdated SOP removal, and addition of new SOPs.
• Optimized First Aid Kit ordering system by locating pre-made kits containing all necessary components.Audited systems and processes, suggested and implemented changes to maximize clarity and efficiency.

Vancouver, BC

• Initiated optimization of the company website, creation of an Employee Handbook, and improvements on accounting and filing systems.
• Liaised and cultivated relationships with office service providers.
• Successfully researched, collected data for, and wrote a promotional white paper with no prior experience.

Victoria, BC

• Customer service-centered role working independently and in a team to meticulously craft drinks to each customer’s satisfaction.
• Developed relationships with customers and colleagues to work efficiently and cultivate a positive atmosphere.
• Used every slow period to optimize service by restocking supplies, replenishing food, and prepping more drip coffee.
• Was lauded as the fastest (while still being accurate) bar worker.
• Calmly and effectively handled high volume.
• Made product recommendations to help improve sales.

Prince George, BC

• Managed supplies ordering and staff scheduling.
• Trained new baristas and resolved staff and customer conflicts.
• Initiated basic marketing strategies for new products.

Prince George, BC

• Customer service-centered role working independently and in a team to meticulously craft drinks to each customer’s satisfaction.
• Developed relationships with customers and colleagues to work efficiently and cultivate a positive atmosphere.
• Used every slow period to optimize service by restocking supplies, replenishing food, and prepping more drip coffee.
• Calmly and effectively handled high volume, even as a lone barista/cashier in a busy coffee shop.
• Made product recommendations to help improve sales.
• Loved talking to and helping customers and let it show as I served them.

Prince George, BC

• Prepared buffers, reagents, and chromatography columns in preparation for student laboratory courses.
• Assisted the Senior Lab Instructor by discarding waste, autoclaving consumables, and performing lab maintenance.

Prince George, BC

• Coached peers on writing techniques to improve academic performance.
• Explained grammatical concepts and provided tools for students to continually improve their writing.

• Performed DNA Extractions, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and sequence analysis to confirm species classification.
• Accessioned species according to species.

• Commandeered a small piano teaching business from age 15-21:
• Communicated music and piano principles to students to establish good foundational knowledge and cultivate motivation.
• Liaised with parents to ensure satisfaction.
• Sought ways to keep students engaged and practicing to promote learning and advancement.