parker resume 2016
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Chris Parker [email protected] | 8356 Davenport Road, Woodland MI 48897 | (269)953-‐3027
Education University of Michigan Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering
Ann Arbor, MI Dec. 2015
GPA: 3.21/4.00 Major GPA: 3.58/4.00 Relevant Electives: Biochemistry, Genetics, Biochemical Engineering, Applied Statistics
The Environmental Sterilization Short Course at Baxter International Microbiology and Engineering of Sterilization Processes Course
Deerfield, IL April 2015
Project Experience
Michigan iGEM Synthetic Biology Team Ann Arbor, MI Modeling Coordinator Mar. 2014-‐July 2015 § Modeled the secretion of proteins via the sec pathway from E. coli cells, determining the rate of
protein production and the purification achieved § Organized meetings and collaborated on project design, providing an engineering background
to a team of microbiologists and biochemists § Designed and produced graphics for an award winning presentation and poster at the Boston
2014 international competition
Work Experience
University of Michigan Instructional Support Services Ann Arbor, MI Help Desk Technician Sep. 2013-‐Dec. 2015 § Trained professors to use classroom technologies including software and audio-‐visual
equipment, providing a highly functional classroom experience § Supervised and mentored over 50 student employees, training them to be experts in audio-‐
visual technology and customer service
Media Technologies Assistant Sep. 2012-‐Sep. 2013 § Assisted instructors in over 250 classrooms, responsibilities included maintenance and support
for computers and audio-‐visual equipment § Operated a rental equipment office, maintaining a Webcheckout™ database of thousands of
users, locations, and items
Environmental Sterilization Laboratories Otterbein, IN Assistant, Dr. Irving Pflug May 2011-‐Aug. 2011 § Edited documents and images in preparation for the Microbiology and Engineering of
Sterilization Processes short course § Evaluated environmental sustainability projects, including modeling of residential rain water
capture systems to confirm the feasibility of their use in the West Lafayette area
Volunteer Experience
Barry County Community Free Clinic Hastings, MI Health Records Entering & Analysis Summer 2014 § Updated patient financial records, adding demographic information to the clinic’s records to
clarify who is receiving clinical care § Analyzed trends in patient use of the clinic over the 2012-‐2014 period, revealing the effects of
healthcare reform on the community
Patient Intake Summer2012 § Interviewed over 100 undeserved patients to determine eligibility for free medical services § Prepared and operated a 5K race to improve public awareness and gather support for the clinic
Skil ls Statistical Analysis: Minitab, Excel, Access Modeling: Aspen, Comsol, Matlab, Simulink, Polymath Organizations: AIChE, SAIChE, University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club
References Available on Request