BRUTUS BUCKEYE
1540 Scarlet and Gray Avenue Apt 7 • Columbus, OH 43201 • • 614 292-2222
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Over 6+ years of experience in linguistic diversity, and dialect and language awareness. Expertise includes sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology, empowerment of excluded groups, social responsibility, grassroots movements, and cross-cultural training and research
LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY EXPERIENCE
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Student Researcher July 20XX – present
· Traveled to Lima, Peru to collect data from city’s inhabitants, both Limeños and migrants to obtain participants’ language attitudes towards Andean Spanish
· Analyzed both quantitative and qualitative data to depict language ideologies involved in participants’ perceptions of Andean Spanish morphosyntactic features.
· Lay intellectual ground for advocating for social inclusion utilizing Andean languages and language varieties
· Use linguistic knowledge to generate social transformation and educate people in the understanding of linguistic differences as an empowerment tool
The Ohio State University Ancash, Peru
Student Researcher Summer 20XX
· Traveled to Llacta-Peru to conduct sociolinguistic interviews with Spanish-Quechua bilinguals to trace innovative grammatical features caused by language contact
· Collected samples of Andean Spanish in situ to ensure speakers’ contributions were measured in their own cultural context
· Raised awareness about social discrimination based on the use of Spanish varieties different from the standard
· Empowered community members by making them realize the value of both Quechua and Andean Spanish
The Ohio State University Mato Grosso, Brazil
Student Researcher Summer 200X
· Traveled to Vila Bela da Santíssima Trinidade to study a small community living in an isolated city populated by former slaves
· Interviewed Portuguese speakers to find out ways in which socio-historical backgrounds to register characteristic linguistic traits in the area
· Conducted ethnographic work to explore historical and cultural phenomena from the point of view of maroon community
The Ohio State University Bluefields, Nicaragua
Student Researcher Summer 200X
· Conducted research in the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua where a creole English is spoken
· Collected data from Spanish-English bilinguals in order to give an account of the influence of English in the grammar of Spanish
· Performed ethnographic work to obtain better understanding of this multilingual and multicultural area
· Promoted social inclusion by acknowledging the value of the Creole and Miskito language when confronted with the prestige of Spanish
CROSS-CULTURAL TRAINING EXPERIENCE
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Graduate Teaching Associate September 200X – Present
· Teach 1 class each quarter of introductory, intermediate, or advanced level of Spanish to an average of 25 students, both majors and non-majors
· Promote students’ understanding of history, culture, and social inequality by recognizing the central role of language within Spanish speaking countries
· Create awareness of potential forms of oppression towards Spanish speakers such as racism, anti-immigration, and language discrimination
· Increase students’ competency with oral and written Spanish through requiring daily exercises with grammatical elements immersed in a communicative approach
· Utilize a multimedia approach to engage students’ interest in Spanish culture with first-hand accounts, stories, music, videos, among others
The Ohio State University Bluefields, Nicaragua
Guest Lecturer Summer 200X
· Taught a class to college-level students of education from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds (Miskitos, creoles, among others)
· Exchanged ideas on educational tools for multilingual and multicultural populations
· Shared preliminary findings on fieldwork research conducted in the area: the Spanish of Nicaragua Creole English speakers
The Ohio State University Quito, Ecuador
Study Abroad Resident Director January – March 200X
· Co-directed a group of 33 American college students who had traveled to Ecuador to study the Spanish language, the Ecuadorian culture, and to travel throughout the country
· Consulted with Ecuadorian representatives to supervise academic and non-academic issues
· Advised students on importance of navigating a different culture and maintaining safety
RELEVANT SKILLS
· Public speaking, present in conferences nationwide about sociolinguistics (2010-present)
· Languages: Spanish (native speaker), English (fluent), Portuguese (fluent)
· Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet
AWARDS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
· OSU International Affairs Graduate Student Grant (20XX). $3925 -Tracing Language Attitudes towards the Spanish of Andean Migrants in Lima, Peru)
· Tinker Field Research Grant (20XX). $1500 to travel to Peru to lead fieldwork research
· Linguistic Society of America – Student Affiliate (20XX)
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Ph.D. Hispanic Linguistics May 20XX
M.A. Hispanic Linguistics June 200X
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú Lima, Peru
B. A. Hispanic Linguistics July 200X
BRUTUS BUCKEYE
1540 Scarlet and Gray Avenue Apt 7 • Columbus, OH 43201 • • 614 292-2222
TRAINING WORK EXPERIENCE
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Instructor September 20XX-Present
• Independently delivered over 350 hours of training to large group audiences
• Designed over 30 PowerPoint slide presentations for diverse audiences
• Effectively integrated a range of presentation tools, including lecture, interactive discussion, team-building exercises, demonstrations, humor, and illustrative multi-media clips
• Consistently received above-average audience performance evaluations relative to a group of 20 peers
• Developed proficiency in explaining complex technical subject matter to inexperienced audiences
• Enhanced team-working skills facilitating multiple ongoing group projects among training audiences
RELATED FINANCE EXPERIENCE
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Economics Student Researcher August 20XX- Present
· Developed expertise in sugar, soy and corn investment risk management and authored a report with applied suggestions for investment and lending industry experts
· Analyzed the effects Federal subsidy and trade regulation changes on sugar forecasts and profits, published a technical report of findings and presented results to Sugar Association annual conference.
· Created a statistical prediction model for sugar prices, enhancing predicative accuracy of previous models by 10%
· Completed intensive training in forecasting models and techniques, and data analysis
· Enhanced technical writing and presentation skills through two original economics research publications and two PowerPoint-based conference presentations
· Recruited, trained, and supervised two economics research assistants
· Collaborated with junior and senior colleagues, on multiple team-based finance research projects
Price Waterhouse Cooper Columbus, OH
Financial Analyst Intern January 20XX – August 20XX
· Conducted analysis of General Mills breakfast cereals included in final report of a comprehensive three-year forecast
· Forecasted and valued equity of zinc and nickel securities using records of historical and return
· Acted as data analysis assistant for a soy futures analysis, enhancing applied forecasting skills
· Co-presented risk analysis results to Fortune 500 company executives contemplating a merger, resulting in a 12% post-acquisition profit increase
· Completed weekly training seminars that included equity valuation, risk management, client consultation skills and use of Hyperion Financial Management Applications
RELEVANT SKILLS & AWARDS
· Computer: Proficient in Hyperion Essbase, MATLAB, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
· Management: Four years’ experience as an Assistant Manager of Starbucks Café Location
· Association of Financial Professionals – Member 20XX-20XX
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Ph.D. in Economics May 20XX
M.A. in Economics May 20XX
Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH
B.A in Finance December 20XX
Resume Research Emphasis
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Research Work Experience
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Postdoctoral Fellow, Oncology Division March 2XXX-Present
· Study the yeast model for cellular iron metabolism
· Conduct experiments contributing to the understanding of mitochondria in iron related diseases
· Cloned SSC2 (SSQ1), a mitochondrial heat shock protein, using classical S. cerevisiae molecular genetic techniques
· Show involvement of Ssc2p in Yfh1p (frataxin) maturation to functional form
· Meet on a weekly basis with interdisciplinary team to discuss project progress
University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA
Research Assistant June 2XXX-December 2XXX
· Designed and studied several site-specific mutants of Thymidylate Synthase having altered substrate specificity
· Catalyzed mutants methylation of deoxycytidine monophosphate with high specificity and catalytic efficiency.
· Constructed synthetic genes for two small protein inhibitors from bacteriophages namely, Uracil Glycosylase Inhibitor from phage PBS2 and RNA Polymerase Inhibitor from T7 phage
· Expressed, purified and characterized proteins
Industry Related Work Experience
Scientific Chemicals Los Angeles, CA
Research Assistant January- September 2XXX
· Assisted in the manufacturing of amino acid derivatives and unusual amino acids for peptide syntheses
· Optimized and scaled up syntheses of several derivatives
· Participated in research lab developing teamwork and consulting skills
· Ensure costumers satisfaction internationally in peptide/amino acid manufacturers in India, U.S. and Europe such as Advanced Chemtech, Anaspec and Senn Chemicals
Technical Skills
· Protein Biochemistry: Purification, Electrophoresis, and Enzyme Kinetics
· Spectroscopy: UV/Visible, Fluorescence, Circular Dichroism, and NMR
· Molecular Biology: General molecular biology procedures including PCR, cloning, mutagenesis
Additional Skills
· Teaching Skills, Taught Biology to 20 upper division Biology majors
· Technical Writing Skills, Wrote and publish various articles in scientific journals
· Public Speaking Skills, Presented at various health science conferences nationwide
· Foreign Language, Proficient in Spanish, oral, writing and reading
· Computer Skills, Proficient in Microsoft Office
Honors and Awards
· Best Ph.D. Thesis in Biophysical Chemistry, Kofi Annan Memorial Prize, June 2XXX
· Lydia Jones Library Prize, Indiana University, 2XXX
· Thom Prize in Chemistry, University of California San Francisco, 2XXX
· American Chemical Society Massachusetts Section Scholastic Achievement Award, March 2XXX
· Phi Beta Kappa, Inducted January, 2XXX
· Senior Service Award, University of California San Francisco, 2XXX
Professional Affiliations
· American Association for the Advancement of Science 2XXX–present
· American Physiological Society 2XXX- present
Education
Indiana University Bloomington, IN
Ph.D. Biophysical Chemistry May 2XXX
University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA
M.S. Biophysical Chemistry February 2XXX
B. S. Chemistry (Cum Laude) May 2XXX
References and publications available upon request