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Maria Britain
B.S. awarded in Biology with a concentration in Cytogenetics from Kennesaw State University; July 2002. Coursework included: Genetics, Chromosome Preparation and Analysis, Microbiology, and Medical Genetics. GPA at KSU: 3.9.
B.F.A. awarded in Visual Communications/Graphic Design with a minor in Journalism and Public Relations; Auburn University; Auburn, AL. 1987.
Scholarships and Awards:
Barbara
J. Kaplan Scholarship; Foundation
for Genetic Technology.
Open to undergraduate and certificate students in cytogenetics and molecular
genetic technology, this scholarship program contributes to the growth of
genetic technology as a profession by recognizing individuals with superior
academic capabilities and promise for professional success.
Career
Development Grant; American Association of
University Women.
In promoting education and equity for
women and girls, the Career Development Grant was designed to support
women currently holding a bachelor’s degree who are preparing to advance their
careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force; whose civic, community, or
professional work shows a commitment to advancing the lives of women and girls.
Experience:
Cytogenetic
Technologist, Emory University; Atlanta, GA.
Perform cell culture and harvest, microscopic analysis of
chromosomes for detection of abnormalities, and karyotyping. July
2002-present.
Cytogenetics
Intern, LabCorp; Research Triangle Park, NC.
Training in Microscopy; Digital karyotyping; Culturing and harvesting
techniques for Blood, Amniotic Fluid, Tissue, CVS, and Bone Marrow; FISH,
Special Stains. January 2002-July 2002.
Kennesaw State
University; Kennesaw, GA.
Teaching Assistant for undergraduate Genetics and a Lab Assistant for the
Biology
Department. 2000-2001
ESL Teacher, Atlanta, GA.
Teach English as a Second Language to adult students, with
emphasis on conversational English. Lesson plan, create and administer
level-appropriate projects for increasing spoken English. 01/00-present.
Response Center Engineer, Hewlett-Packard
& Volt Services Group, Atlanta, GA.
Supported UNIX System Administrators and Customer Engineers in
problem-solving networking, software, and operating system issues, including
upgrades, patches, printers, and the Internet. Maintained database and internal
call management software on customers. 1998-2000.
English Language Teacher; Ichihara
Board of Education; Chiba, Japan.
Participated in team planning and teaching of English language lessons at the
Jr. High School and Elementary School levels. Planned cultural exchange
activities and events, edited City Hall correspondence with local American
governments. Basic conversational Japanese language and writing skills acquired.
1997-98.
Computer Graphics
Consultant/Graphic Designer; Atlanta, GA and Los Angeles, CA.
Upgraded, installed and maintained
software on graphic workstations, and solved software and hardware problems for
studios and creative departments. Created concepts and designed print ads and
corporate identity. Supervised typography, photography, and illustration.
Accounts included: Honda, Lexus, Isuzu, Disney, Northrop, K-Swiss, VCR Plus.
Clients include: Turner Publishing (Bedrock Press), Sawyer Riley Compton
Advertising, Pollak Levitt Chaiet Advertising, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
Della Femina McNamee, DDB Needham WorldWide, Rubin Postaer, Bright &
Associates, Team One Advertising, Williamson & Associates. 1987-1997.
Macintosh OS, Quark Xpress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, HTML, Microsoft FrontPage, UNIX (HP-UX), Windows, Microsoft Office.
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