Mccormack Dyn
Tampa,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and specimen handling. Specializes in drug discovery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Baker Chemistry Group, University Of South Florida
06.2023 - Current
• Researched secondary metabolites from marine fungi against Candidiasis
• Assisted and isolated over 300+ hit compounds against C. albicans and C. auris
• Developed bio-synthesis and analytical techniques to extract natural products
• Expanded understanding of fungi, bacteria, and sponge biology
• Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
Chemistry Research Student Assistant
Wake Forest University
08.2022 - 12.2022
• Synthesized and evaluated a novel hydrogen sulfide - activated, anticancer prodrug
• Developed targeted therapeutics that exploited the differences between cancer cells and healthy cells
• Measured the biological activity and selectivity of potential candidates via a HeLa cell line
• Inspected their physicochemical properties using a LogP model
• Conducted experiments testing purity through analytical techniques
Sales Representative
Vector Marketing Company
04.2020 - 12.2020
• Assisted in leading sales team to over $1,500,000 for the summer
• Earned three commission pay raises in one summer based on generating $8.000 in sales
• Promoted into the Leadership and Management Training Program
• Generated a network of over 250 clients through referrals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Wake Forest University
Winston-salem, NC12.2023
High School Diploma -
Steinbrenner High School
Lutz, FL05.2018
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver
- Proficient with NMR, LC-MS, and HPLC; laboratory techniques, equipment, and safety
- Working knowledge in Spanish and German (Oral and Written)
- Data Analysis
- Research Paper Writing
- Grant Writing
Leadership Experience
- YoungLife, College Leader, Winston-Salem, NC, 09/2019, 05/2021
- RJR High School, High School Boys Soccer Assistant Coach, Winston-Salem, NC, 09/2019, 09/2022
- WFU Club Soccer, Captain, Goalkeeper, Winston-Salem, NC, 09/2019, 05/2022
Timeline
Research Assistant
Baker Chemistry Group, University Of South Florida
06.2023 - Current
Chemistry Research Student Assistant
Wake Forest University
08.2022 - 12.2022
Sales Representative
Vector Marketing Company
04.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Wake Forest University
High School Diploma -
Steinbrenner High School
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