Lynn Davis
Summary
Passionate researcher and educator dedicated to healthcare and wellness for a variety of communities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist
Self-employed
Clintonville, WI
01.2022 - Current
- Design custom sculptural botanical artwork for clients.
- Enhanced artistic projects by incorporating innovative techniques and materials for impactful visual presentations.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
LTE Library Service Associate
Brown County Library
Green Bay, Wi
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Learned BCL's systems including Workflows, computer scheduling, Chromebook checkouts and Study room scheduling for fast, professional service
- Provided excellent customer service for numerous patron inquiries/ requests including phone and in person for contactless pickups, searches for specific items, computer issues, printing and faxing
Library Branch Manager
Shawano County Library
Wittenberg, WI
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Created programs for adults, teens and children including arts & crafts, STEM, STEAM and improving literacy skills.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Outreach Development within the community for with Ho- Chunk Headstart, the Wittenberg school district and the Wittenberg community at large.
- Accountable for day to day operations of the library including scheduling, program development, social media updates, resource planning, ordering, collecting monies and maintaining policies.
Mentor in Residence/Business Development
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Assessed MTU's offerings for the commercialization of new research discoveries and technologies from the Chemistry and Biology Departments for cancer diagnostic screening
- Established relationships with Universities, Research Centers, Hospitals and Life Science Corporations to further offerings and advance science in the area of fluorescent probes
- Determined feasibility of probes, testing requirements and quality control measures for manufacture.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
Food Science, Nutrition and Human Health Instructor- Lecture and Lab
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College
Baraga, MI
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Designed curriculum for lecture and lab from the ground up.
- Compared and contrasted the nutritional quality of the traditional Ojibwa diet with the modern American diet
- Described how proper nutrition decreases the likelihood of developing obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer
- Labs included Food Chemistry experiments with proteins, fats and starches.
Microbiology Instructor- Lecture and Lab
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, Or
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Described what types of microorganisms are common pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa) and proper treatments for disease
- Explained our immune defenses against infections, including how vaccinations work to immunize an individual against an infection
- Applying the scientific method to understand why certain disease states begin, how best to identify symptoms and decide on a course of action for treatment.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
Senior Research Biologist
Bend Research
Bend, OR
10.2011 - 10.2013
- Scale up specialist that provided input and experimental designs for in-house and custom projects to improve time to market for the maximum productivity of biotherapeutic molecules
- Liaison between engineers, biologists, mathematical modelers and business development to redefine how biotherapeutics are designed, produced, optimized and purified.
- Optimized laboratory workflows by proactively identifying bottlenecks or inefficiencies and proposing effective solutions accordingly.
- Developed new methodologies for studying biological systems, enhancing overall understanding of complex phenomena.
Senior R&D Scientist
Sigma Aldrich Corp
Lenexa, KS
09.2003 - 05.2011
- Lead for Antibody Development Projects
- Project Management for a variety of custom and in-house projects to increase protein expression and decrease costs
- Lead for Catalog and Custom products for media, feed and manufacture of antibodies.
- Advanced understanding of crucial biological mechanisms underlying product efficacy through meticulous experimentation and analysis efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COMaster of Science - Microbiology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Researcher
- Educator
- Community Outreach
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Multitasking and Organization
- Computer Skills
Timeline
Artist
Self-employed
01.2022 - Current
LTE Library Service Associate
Brown County Library
03.2020 - 06.2021
Library Branch Manager
Shawano County Library
03.2019 - 03.2020
Mentor in Residence/Business Development
Michigan Technological University
01.2016 - 12.2019
Food Science, Nutrition and Human Health Instructor- Lecture and Lab
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College
01.2015 - 12.2015
Microbiology Instructor- Lecture and Lab
Central Oregon Community College
01.2014 - 01.2015
Senior Research Biologist
Bend Research
10.2011 - 10.2013
Senior R&D Scientist
Sigma Aldrich Corp
09.2003 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Colorado State University
Master of Science - Microbiology
Colorado State University