Education

Purdue University
Department of Computer Graphics Technology
West Lafayette, IN
6 courses (Computer illustration, Publishing, Technical sketching, CAD I&II, 3D Modeling)
1996 - 1999 (GPA 4.0)

Ivy Tech College
Department of Mathematics
Lafayette, IN
4 courses (Algebra and Statistics courses)
1994 - 1996 (GPA 4.0)

Purdue University
Department of Visual and Performing Arts
West Lafayette, IN
B.A.
1981 - 1985

Work Experience

Purdue University
Department of Entomology
West Lafayette, IN

• Research Technician and Laboratory Manager , Associate Professional Staff (2005 - current) Insect Toxicology/Molecular Biology (genomics and proteomics projects)
• Laboratory Technician and Insectary Manager, Level IX (2002 - 2004) Insect Physiology & Biology
• Laboratory Technician and Insectary Manager, Level VIII (1994 - 2002) Insect Physiology & Biology
• Laboratory Technician, Level VII to VIII (1991 - 1994) Insect Physiology & Biology
• Laboratory Technician, Level VI to VII (1988 - 1991) Field Crops Research
• Field Technician, Level V (1986 - 1988) Field Crops Research

Research Experience

• Develop and design novel insect bioassay systems with specific research objectives in mind
• Conduct bioassays for genomics and proteomics research
• Perform research on molecular basis of pesticide resistance
• Investigate and screen compounds for insecticidal activity
• Search for insect resistance proteins using the Purdue Insect Feeding Monitor
• Evaluate for insect mortality in research populations, maintain population vigor
• Handle the importation or exportation permitting process for insect cultures from various regions of the world
• Serve on Departmental Advisory Committee
• Manage and maintain safe, environmentally compliant laboratories
• Educate lab personnel about Lab Safety

Insect Rearing Experience

Manage Quarantined Insectaries

Experience rearing the following insect species: Acanthoscelides obtectus, Callosobruchus maculatus, Callosobruchus rhodesianus, Callosobruchus chinensis, Cryptolestes pusillus, Drosophila melanogaster, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, Helicoverpa virescens, Leptinotarsa decemlineata, Manduca sexta, Maruca vitrata, Rhyzopertha dominica, Sitophilus oryzae, Spodoptera frugiperda, ,Tribolium castaneum, Trichoplusia ni, and Zabrotes subfasciatus

Certificates

• Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) DTI Training, Purdue University
• Pesticide Safety Training, Worker Protection Standard Program (WPS), Purdue University
• Radiation/Isotope Safety Training, Purdue University

Awards, Honors and Activities

• 15 year service award, 2002, Purdue University
• 5 certificates of excellence for academic progress
• 3Dimensional graphics modeling project chosen for presentation at annual conference in England
• 2 Illustrations published in Mission: Entomology, A History of Entomology at Purdue University, 1991
• Undergraduate work selected for display in a graduate level exhibition, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
• Awarded recognition for undergraduate level juried student exhibitions

• Active member of The Greater Lafayette Kennel Club (Assistant dog obedience trainer)
• Wood working and home remodeling