Michael Walgren

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St. Joseph, Mo, 64505

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mike_walgren AT hotmail DOT com

Objective

My desire is to get a job in the biology field where I can expand my understanding while preforming quality work.

Skills

Former "Student Mentor / Lab Assistant" at Missouri Western State University.
Computer Skills including Microsoft Office Suite and SPSS.
Laboratory skills include pH, Weighing, Viscosity, Density, Pipetting, etc.,
I also have experience following standard operating procedures and good laboratory practices.
I have experience calibrating pH meters and scales.
Math skills include Finite Mathematics, College Algebra, Elementary Statistics.
I am a quick learner and I enjoy keeping busy.


Education

Missouri Western State University, 4525 Downs Dr., St. Joseph, MO 64507, Bachelors of Science - Biology with emphasis in Healthscience, July 31, 2009

Moberly Area Community College, 101 College Avenue, Moberly, MO 65270-1304, A.A.S. Graphic Arts Technology, Not Completed

North Central Missouri College, 1301 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683, General Studies, NA

Brookfield Area Career Center, 122 Pershing Road, Brookfield, MO 64628, Graphic Arts Certificate, May, 2004

Brookfield High School, 124 Pershing Road, Brookfield, MO 64628, High School Diploma, May, 2004


Experience

Choices of St. Joseph, 3024 Frederick Ave, St. Joseph, MO, Direct Care Staff - Relief Staff, September 2007-Current
Providing all level of care for people with developmental disorders.

St. Joseph Family YMCA, 315 S Sixth St St. Joseph, MO 64501, Child Care Staff and Front Desk / Service Desk Staff, January, 2005 - May, 2007
As child care staff I worked for the before and after school program, providing care for children before school and after, as well as summer camp. I also worked at the front desk and service desk, selling and validating memberships.

Columbia Wal-Mart Supercenter, 415 Conley Road Columbia, MO 65201, Frozen Food Stockman and People Greeter, August, 2004 - December 2004
As a frozen food stock man I had to receive shipments from the trucks and put them in the respective storage places. After the product was stored it would be relocated for retail sale. As a people greeter I was responsible for greeting customers and checking receipts for large purchases.

Walsworth Publishing Company, 731 S. Brunswick St. Brookfield, MO 64628, Intern - Customer Service Support - Intervention Team Research, March 2004 - May 2004
At this position it was my responsibility to fix yearbook files that had mistakes or were unable to be printed. Sometimes this required working with their customer service and sales representatives as well as other preproduction staff to ensure that the corrections were made. It was also my responsibility to make sure the files made it back into production.

Laboratory Experience

While attending Missouri Western State University part of my degree included laboratory studies. Labs I participated in include microbiology, developmental biology, animal physiology, molecular cell biology, genetics and more. In these labs I learned the basics of laboratory procedures and good laboratory practices. My degree also included laboratory experience in chemistry including organic chemistry, biochemistry, general chemistry with qualitative analysis. In addition I was a student mentor / lab assistant for the Chemistry Department and did a teaching practicum in the Biology Department in the Organismal Biology Lab.

Extracurricular Activites

While in High School I participated in a number of organizations and clubs including: Yearbook, Graphic Arts Club and Band. I was in band throughout my high school career including: Pep Band, Concert Band, Marching Band and Jazz Band.

References Available Upon Request