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Edward Malkowski

Edward Malkowski

Science Writer
Champaign,IL

Summary

Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Expertise includes writing content on diverse topics and for use in different media. Bringing 10 years of related experience.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Graduate Student

University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
08.2014 - 01.2016
  • Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
  • Developed top-notch written and verbal communication skills from working with various personalities across multiple disciplines to enhance collaboration and reach collective targets.
  • Wrote and updated reports on compiled material test data gleaned from experiments and shared results with fellow scientists.
  • Selected research tools and methods to access and analyze required data.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
  • Utilized job-related software to perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analysis of data.

Assistant Store Manager

Walgreens
Champaign, IL
09.2010 - 03.2014
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

Scientific Researcher

University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
10.2005 - 05.2009
  • Co-authored and authored multiple journal articles on research topics.
  • Performed complex statistical operations on collected data.
  • Compiled, organized and analyzed behavioral and neurobiological data.
  • Conducted fMRI research project focused on neuroplasticity in aging adults.
  • Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding qualitative and quantitative methods in neuroscience.
  • Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
  • Documented and reported test results after making graphical solutions and representations.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
  • Completed testing projects by deadline and under budget for company-wide initiatives.
  • Used MatLab, Excel, Microsoft Word to determine data-set correlations while initiating qualitative functions.

Education

Master of Science - Bioengineering

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
08.2014 - 01.2016

Ph.D. - Psychology / Neuroscience

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
08.2007 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
08.2003 - 05.2007

Skills

Project Management

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Volunteer for COS

I first learned of the Convention of States more than four months ago. Initially, I knew little about the organization, and at the time, I knew nothing about grassroots activism. I did see that I have much time on my hands and don't like this country's direction. That's why volunteering for COS was an easy decision. As a fan of Mark Levin and knowing what is happening in this country politically, I wanted to put my skills to use for a cause that would improve our nation and society. COS goals will undoubtedly improve this country and the world. I have so much extra time because I have a stable home life, and due to a back injury that has required five surgeries over 15 years, I no longer do research at the University of Illinois. I am, however, just as productive and thirsty for knowledge.
Being an effective individual with difficulty sitting in one place for too long, I decided to throw myself into learning all I could about COS. I volunteered for the district captain and state content writer positions. Interestingly, Cyndi Franco sent me a text message earlier today to ensure I could access the correct slack workspace. She thanked me for volunteering, and I told her I had such a good time that I could gladly work many hours. Cyndi graciously sent me a link to some COS job postings, which has landed me, at the moment, applying for a job that I know I will love. I would be okay with this if this were a paying job.

Timeline

Graduate Student

University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
08.2014 - 01.2016

Master of Science - Bioengineering

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
08.2014 - 01.2016

Assistant Store Manager

Walgreens
09.2010 - 03.2014

Ph.D. - Psychology / Neuroscience

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
08.2007 - 01.2010

Scientific Researcher

University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
10.2005 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
08.2003 - 05.2007
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