MontgomeryMasters

3100 Riverside Dr. #458  Los Angeles, CA 90027  (555) 555-1247 

SUMMARY: International MBA with over six years experience in Management and Lab Research in the Biomedical industry. Excellent Problem-solving skills and strong team-building skills. Intermediate Proficiency in Japanese.

EDUCATION

University of Southern California, Marshall School of BusinessLos Angeles, CA

International Master of Business AdministrationJuly 2005

San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA

Master of Arts, Asian Pacific StudiesJune 2006

Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OH

Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry, ChemistryJune 1994

EXPERIENCE

Center for AIDS Research, CWRU School of HealthCleveland, OH

Lab Manager / Research Assistant II / IIIJan. 1998 – June 2000

Utilizing strong communication and leadership skills, managed all daily operations of an HIV research laboratory with a $400K annual budget. Promoted after only two years of service due to significant achievements in cost reduction and efficiency improvements.

  • Improved financial management of the lab, reducing expenditures on supplies and equipment by 50% in the first two years through negotiation with colleagues and vendors, saving over $65,000.
  • Spearheaded the creation of an interactive laboratory database to improve intra-laboratory information sharing, to increase the efficiency of inventory usage, and to automate the ordering process.
  • Coordinated the establishment of a research satellite laboratory in Uganda, Africa, which increased clinical specimen attainment by 60% and created a novel direction for future research projects.
  • Directed laboratory chemical,radiation, and biohazardous materialsafety measures and resolved potential conflicts with State safety offices, resulting in significantly decreased lab downtime.
  • Conducted personal and group HIV-1 research projects in a BL-3 environment. Attained six academic journal co-authorships.
  • Wrote a comprehensive research laboratory management manual that is currently used by many labs at CWRU.

CWRU School of HealthCleveland, OH

Research Assistant IJan. 1996 – Jan. 1998

Conducted group research projects involving the study of immunological responses to Onchocerca Volvulus (African River Blindness) and Brugia Malayi (Elephantiasis) parasitic infections in a murine model.

TechWall EnterprisesNorth Olmsted, OH

Lab Manager / Research ChemistAug. 1994 – Apr. 1995

  • Consulted with technical specialists at client companies to determine required specifications of novel products
  • Negotiated with raw materials suppliers to acquire free products, saving the company thousands of dollars
  • Managed lab-associated manufacturing personnel in product application and quality control
  • Formulated to specification UV-curing zero VOC sprayable polymeric coatings for industrial clients
  • Conducted personal research projects resulting in the design of seven new products

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Intensive Language and Cultural Immersion Program, Obirin University,Tokyo, Japan - Summer 2001

Languages: Intermediary Proficiency in Japanese and Mandarin.

Leadership Roles: President, Phoenix Tae Kwon Do Club; Pledge Master; Secretary, Zeta Beta Tau

Interests: Running; Travel – Taiwan, Bali, Japan (hiked to the top of Mt. Fuji); Martial Arts - 1st degree black belt and instructor of Tae Kwon Do.