Cassandra Belo

• Assist in developing and executing new products • Write professional development products like instruction guides and manuals for new products • Setup and edit artwork for printed products and packaging • Research new product ideas through market research and analyzing American and Canadian curriculum • Tailor products to meet specific curriculum needs • Organize and setup products for photography • Create informative product videos for customers and end users • Assist Sales Manager to develop yearly catalogue by ensuring accurate photography and completed copy is available for all new products

• Coordinated and prioritized multiple projects at a time • Regularly used Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook for writing, data management and email • Participated in weekly lab meetings and prepared presentations • Helped with administrative duties related to grant applications and hiring • Edited manuscripts and grant applications • Trained students on protocols and instruments • Responsible for animal colony and managing supply orders

Thesis topic was investigating the effects of 17alpha- and 17beta-estradiol on myelination and demyelination of cultured cerebellar brain slices. Used methods of animal handling, cell culture, western blotting and immunohistochemistry.

• Extracted and purified toxins from rat plasma and utilized GC/MS to analyze the data • Completed 10-12 samples per day while maintaining a work environment free of contamination • Managed time to ensure all plasma samples were extracted prior to deadline for analysis

• Performed experiments in synthetic organic chemistry to lead to cyclic sulfone and sulfoximine systems using ring-closing metathesis • Employed purification techniques such as flash chromatography and use of rotary evaporators • Worked closely with peers to research and resolve any experimental issues