EDWARD AYOUB

450 82nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Edward.Ayoub@me.com ! (347) 981-9353 ! www.edward-ayoub.com

EDUCATION Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York Bachelors of Science in Biology January 2014, GPA: 4.00 Deans List Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013 RELATED EXPERIENCE Long Island University Brooklyn, NY May 2013 Present Research Assistant with Dr. Su-Hwan Kwak Cell Fate in Plants Conduct molecular biology experiments in order to study the function mechanism of SCRAMBLED (SCM) receptor protein in the root cells of Arabidopsis plants Execute PCR amplification of the target gene and subcloning of PCR products into TA vector Perform subcloning of target gene fragment into yeast-two hybrid vector Study features of proteins that interact with SCM receptor and its expected 3d structure in order to determine the sites of interaction and interacting domains Medical Bahri Company Damascus, Syria July 2011 December 2011 Laboratory Technician Assisted in various stages of medicine preparation including weighing and mixing raw materials, granulating, drying, compressing and packaging final products for solid dosage forms Executed biological, chemical, and physical in-process quality control tests for intermediate and final products Ayoub Cosmetics Products, Inc Damascus, Syria January 2010 December 2010 Research Assistant Identified chemicals extracted from plants for use in various cosmetics production Researched protocols to ensure safe handling of active ingredients Reviewed and considered various treatment methods to convert hard water for usage in cosmetic industries Ayoub Pharmacy Damascus, Syria Pharmacy Technician Responded to customer questions and concerns on the phone and in person Retrieved and prepared medication for clients Assisted in inventory and stock duties June 2009 September 2009 June 2010 September 2010

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES Albano Tile Setters Inc. Brooklyn, New York November 2013 Present Professional Photographer Take promotional pictures of finished tile projects and retouch images using Adobe Photoshop Trip Consultants USA, Inc. Brooklyn, New York June 2012 Present Field Surveyor Record traffic and bikes movement during different periods of the day and in various locations Freelance Tutor Brooklyn, New York Provide adults with one on one tutoring in math and sciences LANGUAGE SKILLS Fluent in Arabic and conversational French COMPUTER SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk 3ds Max, and Outlook June 2012 Present