Xenophanes
email:  xenophanes__@hotmail.com

Objective: Laboratory Technician, Computer Technician

Highlights of Qualifications (Laboratory Technician)

Bachelors of Science in Microbiology from Arizona State University with a GPA of +3.5
Several Instances of Academic Laboratory Experience
Experience with an Actual Research Laboratory at Arizona State University
Extensive Computer Knowledge

Highlights of Qualifications (Computer Technician)

Extensive practical knowledge of Computing Systems
Experience with many applications and able to learn new applications quickly
Owns several Mac computers (two of which are networked)
Experienced with  configuration to internet and other networks
Experience with several common and uncommon computer problems
Experienced with several  Computing Systems
Knowledge of Mac-WINTEL compatibility and file conversion

Work Experience

FACS West, Tempe, AZ Spring1997-Fall 1999
Credit Analyst

Reviewed technical credit information and analyzed several credit situations which included:  approval/denial, credit guidelines, fraudulent activity, and history search and verification.  Customer satisfaction emphasized.  Work was on PC’s running Win-NT and secretary style phone system.

Achievements
Consistently meets or surpassed quarterly evaluations 
 

Mr. Rags, Mesa, AZ Spring1996-Fall1996
Sales Associate

Floor clerk which involved consistent customer interaction.  Goal of increasing customer satisfaction.

Achievements
Received several raises due to superior customer service and increased sales from higher management
 

Education

High School Graduation with Honors - Mountain View High School, 1996
Bachelors of Science with Honors -Microbiology Major and Philosophy Minor - Arizona State University, 2000

Lab Experience

Course Work with Laboratory Experience- BIO 181 (General Biology Lab), BIO 182 (General Biology Lab),  MIC 206 (Microbiology Lab), MIC 302 (Advanced Bacteriology Lab), and MIC 446 (Microbiological Applications and Techniques)
          -BIO 181  General Biological Theory and Techniques
          -BIO 182  General-Intermediate Biological Theory and Techniques
          -MIC 206  Aseptic Technique, Biochemical Analysis, Morphology, Metabolism
          -MIC 302  Application of Theory, Proper Experimentation, Review of Early Microbiology Experiments
          -MIC 446  Modern Techniques, Agarose Gels, DNA/Protein Purification, Western Blots, Pipetting Accuracy
 Worked in Dr. Val Stouts Research Lab at Arizona State University
          -Western Blots, Protein Purification, DNA/Enzyme Regulation of cps Genes
 

Software Literacy

Familiar with most  Macintosh Operating Systems-MacOS 7.5 to MacOS 9.0
Familiar with many WINTEL Operating Systems-Win 95, Win 98, Win NT, DOS
Experienced with many  computer applications- Text, Graphics, and Spreadsheets
Experienced with web page creation- Graphics, HTML coding, and Flash enhancement,
Highlight Applications:  Adobe Photo Deluxe/Shop, Bryce3D+, ClarisWorks/AppleWorks, Dreamweaver
 

Miscellaneous Information

Graduated from Arizona State University with Cum Laude  Honor Distinction
Graduate Records Examination General Scores: Verbal 480 (54th percentile), Quantitative 610 (59th percentile),
   Analytical 730 (91st percentile).
Type and keypad over 60 wpm
Eagle Scout from Troop 451
Ability to learn new computer software quickly
Hobbies-Computers, Snow boarding, Reading, 3D and 2D Graphics, Web Page Design, and Computer Software
   Design


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