ELYSE RAFAIDUS

49625 Crusader Dr.

Macomb Twp., MI 48044
(586) 484–3572
ElyseRafaidus@gmail.com

RECENT GENOMICS GRADUATE

- Michigan State University graduate offering strong academics along with litera
ture and database research experience.
- Recognized for public communication skills and quick problem solving technique
s.
- Fast learner in all types of environments; accustomed to team/group projects a
s well as individual tasks; experienced as team leader and in entry training ses
sions.

EDUCATION
Michigan State University - 2005 to December 2009
Bachelor’s of Science in Genomics and Molecular Genetics
East Lansing, MI
- Courses included: Sociology, Advanced Microbiology Lab, Virology, Current Topi
cs in Genetics, Calculus, Immunology, Biochemistry, and Microbial Genetics.
Undergraduate Research - 2009
Joint Genome Institute and Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
- Analysis of Clostridium difficile genome in collaboration with the Joint Genom
e Institute’s “Adopt a Genome†project. Collected genetic data from multiple programs
ormats to determine accuracy in computer versus manually generated annotations a
nd between comparable programs/resources.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Usher Staff - 2005 to 2009
Breslin Student Event Center
East Lansing, MI
- Ensured proper safety regulations were maintained during public events. Commu
nicated with general public special protocols required for specific events, beco
ming a key resource for the community and staff members.
Server - 2006 to 2008
Baker’s Square Restaurant
Macomb Twp., MI
- Efficiently processed guest’s specialty requests, contributed to maintaining order
within a several person work environment, and ensured specific needs of guest w
ere met.

Resident Aid - 2004 to 2006

Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Assist assigned disabled camper with all daily functions, dispense medications
, and maintain event schedules.
Hostess - 2003 to 2005
Red Lobster Restaurant
Sterling Heights, MI
- Configure proper seating groups for guests, assign waiting times according to
company policy, and maintain a calm, orderly lobby environment.

SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

- Competent in aseptic technique, pipetting, serial dilutions, streak plating, v
iable cell counts, media preparation, and gram staining.
- Experience with laboratory procedures including: PCR amplification, NMR readi
ng, RNA and DNA purification and extraction, gel electrophoresis, microscopy.
- Familiar with internet science research/databases BLAST, pubmed, pfam, Genepix
, TIGRfam, ClustalW, and FastA formatting.
- Recognized as a top seller regularly, developing into a lead server at Baker’s Squ
are.
- Directed on the job training for newly hired employees and for enhanced POS sy
stem.
- Red Lobster Host Unit repeatedly acknowledged with Outstanding Performance Pla
que for region, becoming test location for new procedure and equipment.