Ashton Brinkley
Melrose,FL
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record at Selleck Chemicals, enhancing client relationships and boosting average sales opportunities by upwards of 300%. Expert in biological as well as chemical sciences, and exceptional at building rapport, I leverage my comprehensive laboratory skills and sales prowess to exceed objectives and deliver results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
Selleck Chemicals
Gainesville, FL
02.2024 - Current
- Manage the client base for the University of Florida (Gainesville, FL), Biotechnology Companies (Alachua, FL), and the Mayo Clinic (Jacksonville, FL).
- Developed successful customer relationships to boost sales opportunities by 300%, and averaged an increase in sales of 200%.
- Established strong relationships with decision-makers and influencers within the client organization, including PIs, postdocs, graduate students, technicians, and undergraduates.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to penetrate new markets and acquire new clients in the face of many competitive vendors.
- Strategized with sales representatives and account managers in other territories to assist in their deals.
- Worked with management to develop new Account Managers from around the U.S. Into effective sales reps for their respective territories.
- Always provided technical support to customers.
- Led cross-functional teams (sales, production, orders, shipment, etc.). to address complex client needs, ensuring a cohesive effort and solutions.
Lab Manager
Dr. Jeff Bennetzen
Athens, GA
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Working on molecular DNA analysis on the AMF-Sorghum Project funded by the Department of Energy (contributers include the Bennetzen lab [UGA], Arnold lab [UGA], Devos lab [UGA], Johnson lab [Arizona University], and more)
- Communicate and coordinate with colleagues to establish weekly and monthly goals to complete objectives effeciently
- Independently execute laboratory and field procedures to generate data consistently
- Delegate tasks with other technicians and undergraduates
- Communicate with company representatives to maintain laboratory equipment and materials in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Organize and present data effectively to colleagues
- Travel to Arizona to work with collaborators in the Johnson lab
Biochemistry Lab Assistant
Dr. Robert Phillips
Athens, GA
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Investigated the effects of site-directed mutagenesis of the STM2360 gene in d -ornithine/ d -lysine decarboxylase in Salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium.
- Structural Analysis of 2-dehydro-3-deoxy-phosphogluconate aldolase from Salmonella typhimurium (LT2) dgaF gene
- Communicated and coordinated with colleagues and PI to establish lab goals for each project
- Independently execute laboratory procedures to generate data consistently
- Organized data and presented regularly to colleagues and PI
- Communicate with various companies including Thermo-Fisher to obtain PCR reagents and other materials
Research Assistant
United States Department of Agriculture, USDA
Athens, GA
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Interned for the summer and worked on multiple projects: Analysis of genetic data (PacBio and Illumina) for AMR genes in S. Heidelberg. Investigated the effects of 12-hexadecanoic acid on horizontal gene transfer of antimicrobial resistance in E. coli.
- Regular maintenance of cell stocks, chemical stocks, and media preparation.
- Gathered biological samples from farms and farmers' markets for laboratory tests.
- Coordinated with known connections at UGA to procure specific reagents and establish collaborations
Microbiology Lab Assistant
Dr. William B. Whitman
Athens, GA
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Conducted research and experiments on an engineered plasmid library for Methanococcus maripalidus to increase geriniol production from anaerobic respiration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA07.2021
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Product knowledge (pharmacology, biochemistry, organic chemistry, genetics, microbiology, and more)
- Building rapport with new and existing clients
- Managing accounts for sales records
- Obtaining and closing deals
- Laboratory equipment functions (PCR, centrifugation, microscopy, size exclusion chromatography, anaerobic chamber procedures, autoclaving, etc)
- Laboratory Procedures (Transformations, stock maintenance, plating, media preparation, aseptic technique, DNA extraction, DNA purification, protein purification, Western blotting, primer design, gel electrophoresis, sequencing analysis, protein/DNA extraction protocols, etc)
- Organizational skills
- Self-motivated
- Flexible schedule
- Available nights, weekends, and holidays
Timeline
Account Manager
Selleck Chemicals
02.2024 - Current
Lab Manager
Dr. Jeff Bennetzen
10.2022 - 02.2024
Biochemistry Lab Assistant
Dr. Robert Phillips
01.2019 - 05.2021
Research Assistant
United States Department of Agriculture, USDA
05.2018 - 07.2018
Microbiology Lab Assistant
Dr. William B. Whitman
01.2017 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Georgia
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