Patrick G. Miller500 N. Finch St. Horicon, Wisconsin 53032—Phone Number: (920) 344-1248—Email: millep26@gmail.com

Education: University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Oshkosh, WIBachelor of Science: December 2015 Major: Chemistry, Bio-molecular Emphasis Major: Biology, Liberal Arts Emphasis

Special Skills and Laboratory Techniques:Biochemistry and Microbiology Skills:

Autoclave certified, Aseptic and sterile bacterial techniques, eukaryotic and prokaryotic culture media preparation, buffer preparation, isolation and cell cultures of significant bacteria, inoculation of liquid bacterial culture, centrifugation procedures, pipetting techniques, PCR, plasmid DNA preparation, chemical and electroporation transformation, simplified Agrobacterium to Arabidopsis transformation, DNA extraction, DNA quantification, restriction enzyme digest, agarose gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, DNA purification from agarose gel, DNA ligation, Ethanol Precipitate, preparation of cells for cryopreservation, fermentation

Spectroscopy skills: UV, visible, IR, NMR, mass spectroscopy

Chemistry Skills: Solution preparation, titrations, extractions, filtrations, separations, simple and fractional distillations, thin layer chromatography, liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, and recrystallization

Computer Skills: Extensive use of Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint for Macintosh and PC Platforms, PubMed, BLAST, ApE, PyMOL, Gene Construction Kit, Clustal: Multiple Sequence Alignment

Professional Skills: GMP Experience and GMP Documentation Experience Strong leadership and teamwork qualities preset in all personal and professional activities Excellent written and oral communication established between coworkers, supervisors, and patrons across both

professional and personal networks Public speaking skills showcased through numerous research seminars, one-on-one product tutorials, point intercept

surveys, and poster presentations Strong organizational and time-management skills acquired while balancing independent research, college courses,

athletic schedules, extracurricular activities, and work schedules Ability to pay close attention to detail, enjoy working in the laboratory with equipment and performing tasks which

require precision

Relevant Work Experience:

Manufacturing Lab Technician, Fitchburg, WILab Support, a division of On Assignment (Temp Agency) November 2015 – March 2016 Preformed laboratory duties according to applicable SOP in addition to making changes to the documents as needed Accurately completed all necessary documentation for laboratory procedures according to GMP Volunteered on the safety committee as the manufacturing representative where I implemented a safer chemical

storage system throughout the facility.

Research Assistant Oshkosh, WI University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Chemistry Department September 2012- May 2014 Characterized a novel metal ion export protein associated with manganese homeostasis in Escherichia coli Accurately maintained complete lab records pertaining to the research project and the progress made Connected experiment results that were found and formulated further plan of actions in relation to the findings

Summary of Other Work Experience:

Farm Hand Lodi, WI Endres Swine Farm June 2015 – November 2016 Responsible for general farm husbandry duties including feedings, vaccinations, herd health monitoring, AI breeding,

and facility maintenance

Water Craft Inspector Intern Calumet County, WICalumet County Land & Water Conservation Department May 2015 – June 2015 Communicate the dangers of aquatic invasive species and new laws and regulations passed in Wisconsin in Calumet

County Built positive relationships and engage in meaningful conversation with boaters while conducting a survey pertaining

to their boating habits

Laboratory preparation Oshkosh, WIUniversity of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Chemistry Department January 2011-May 2015 Consistently set up an accurate and safe teaching laboratory for students and professors to use each week Attend weekly staff meetings to discuss various assignments and protocols for the following week Maintain a safe and clean work area to ensure a professional lab environment.

Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator Fond du Lac County, WI Glacierland Resource Conservation and Development, Inc. March 2014 –December 2014 Facilitated over 20 educational trainings to a variety of audiences over a four month summer season pertaining to the

awareness, prevention, and removal of aquatic invasive species Collected data on over 1,000 fisherman and recreational boaters and their boating habits through point intercept

surveys at boat launches throughout the county

Microsoft: Windows UCrew Representative Oshkosh, WIFluent Marketing Company August 2013 – May 2014 Actively engaged the University Wisconsin Oshkosh Campus community with Microsoft new hardware and software

by conducting over 1,300 personal one-on-one product tutorials Effectively coordinated my time to manage 45 one-on-one interactions per week in addition to attending weekly

meetings and brain storming sessions that improved my marketing abilities on my campus

Prototype Field Test Operator & Prototype Disassembly Horicon, WIJohn Deere Company June 2011 – August 2013 Operated all prototype units in accordance to strict operational field test procedures designed to evaluate various

aspects of each machine Observed and communicated all Prototype successes and failures experienced during my shift by keeping detailed

notes throughout the day that were compiled and presented to management and engineers at the end of each shift Actively interacted with project engineers and supervisors to provide insight on adjustments and improvements that

should be made on a prototype that would increase a customer’s interest

Leadership and Involvement:

The Delta Chi Fraternity Founding Father (2013- 2015) President (2013-2014)

UW-Oshkosh Wrestling Team Member (2012-2013) Volunteer (2012-2015) Assistant coach (2014 – 2015)

Student Athletic Advisory Council President (2012-2013)

The National Society of Leadership and Success Member- (2012- 2015)

UW-Oshkosh Speaker Series Member (2012-2015)