1. Matthew J. Drohan
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402 South Burrowes Street Cell Phone: (484) 881-2502
State College, PA 16801 Email: mjd5475@psu.edu
EDUCATION
Penn State University, University Park, PA May 2016
B.S., Biology w/ Focus in Genetics and Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant September 2015 – May 2016
Penn State College of Agriculture—State College, PA
Funded as part of an Independent Study initiative, responsible for performing biogeochemical analysis examining the causal agents that
explain bryophytepresenceor absence in vernal pools of the Valley and Ridge and Appalachian Plateau Provinces.
 Duties include creating new vegetation sample plots, monitoring sample plots and making observations, creating and maintaining
records of samples, collecting, preparing and processing field samples, analyzing samples to determine how patterns of bryophyte
species richness and abundance vary, as well as how they correlate to nutrient gradients.
Tower Six Consulting, LLC May 2013 – Present
Biological Research Analyst—State College, PA
 Conducted supervised in-depth interviews with the Chief Science Officer of a start-up company over several months to
determine the best market entry strategy for their new technology.
 Developed the chemical mass balance analysis in Excel to support a competitive cost study for a client who seeks to
commercialize glycolic acid from wasteCO2.
 Supported market feasibility studies for specialty and fine chemical segments, including glyoxylic acid, cyanoacetic acid, acetic
acid, formic acid, sodium acetate, and ethylacetate.
 Identified the main producers of the above chemicals, summarized supply and demand data, and framed up the key issues
related to downstream applications.
 Outlined in Microsoft Office and Powerpoint the technical issues surrounding a new fuel cell for unmanned underwater vehicles
(UUVs) for military use. This work supported thescope-of-work portion of a proposalto a potentialnew client.
Kennett Square Golfand Country Club June 2012 – August 2015
Assistant Swim Coach
 Recruited by thehead coach to help manage practices, instruct, and be a general role model for the team.
 Responsible for organizing and leading practices alongside the head coach.
 Worked with team members to provideindividual instruction and coaching outside of normal practice time.
Kennett Area YMCA, Kennett Square, PA September 2009 – August 2012
Lifeguard
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Captain
Penn State Men’s Crew Team
(Fall 2014 – Present)
 Responsible for motivation, attendance, and improving performance of the
Varsity and Novice Men’s teams.
 Serve as mentor for student athletes, emphasizing academics and teamwork.
Board Officer – Fundraising
Penn State Crew Team
(Fall 2014 – Spring 2015)
 In charge of organizing volunteer shifts at athletic events throughout the
season and managing fundraising account ($5,000+/semester).
 Supervised entire team (70+ individuals) during a cleanup of Beaver Stadium.
 Created a community outreach and volunteer program called Rent-A-Rower .
COMPUTER AND OTHER SKILLS
 General lab and scientific skills (including media and solution preparation, PCR, DNA extraction, and aseptic techniques),
advanced Microsoft Office experience, oral and written communication skills, Data Analysis, Market Research
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES
Penn State Varsity Swim Team September 2012 – October 2013
Unionville High School Swimming September 2008 – May 2012
 Team Captain, 2011/2012 season
 PIAA District 1 Champion, 500 Freestyle(2011)
 PIAA State Finalist, 500 Freestyle(2010, 2011)