This document contains the resume of Charles Travis Prenn. It summarizes his work experience in clinical laboratories and landscaping, as well as his education which includes a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Penn State Erie, Behrend Campus. His experience includes laboratory technician roles processing cancer patient samples and maintaining quality control.

1. Charles Travis Prenn
533 Perry Way
Zelienople, Pennsylvania 16063
Home (724) 452-5643 ▪ Cell (724) 831-8257 ▪ Email cprenn@gmail.com
S U M M A R Y
Detail-oriented, self motivated professional, who thrives in challenging environments. Applies skills independently, as
well as within group forums, to proficiently utilize problem-solving strategies to overcome myriad obstacles. Congenial,
dedicated, dependable individual with positive attitude, strong work ethics and leadership skills.
E X P E R I E N C E
2015-2016 HELOMICS CORPORATION, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
(FORMERLY PRECISION THERAPEUTICS, INCORPORATED)
Clinical Laboratory Technologist I
Responsible for performing highly complex laboratory chemoresponse testing on cancer patient samples
in ChemoFx
 Played a prominent role in developing and executing unique proficiency testing
 Responsible for keeping inventory of laboratory supplies and materials
 Ensured supplies and materials with new lot numbers were validated for laboratory use
 Assisted with development and improvement activities within the laboratory
 Completed daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually quality control and quality assurance on all
laboratory equipment
 Maintained a safe and orderly sterile work area to perform various tasks while utilizing aseptic
technique and following Standard Operating Procedure
 Processed incoming patient specimens to create a primary cell culture
 Microscopy skills centered on cell counts and cell health judgment
 Monitored and performed cell maintenance
 Recorded all actions and results within an internal databases and spreadsheets like Microsoft Excel
 Extensive involvement with automation of a liquid handler to prepare microtiter plates
 Trained on the dilution, application and appropriate removal of chemotherapeutic agents
 Performed immunocytochemistry staining on patient cells to determine cell type
 Operated automated cell counters to obtain the final results of a response curve
 Maintained compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, and OSHA regulations within the laboratory while
promoting Personal Protective Equipment usage
 Identified and documented laboratory non-conformances
 Demonstrated ongoing flexibility; participated in a weekend rotation and off-hours work as directed
by the laboratory supervisor
2011-2012 PRECISION THERAPEUTICS, INCORPORATED, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Clinical Laboratory Technician I
Responsible for performing highly complex laboratory chemoresponse testing on cancer patient samples
in ChemoFx
 Processed incoming patient specimens to create a primary cell culture
 Microscopy skills centered on cell counts and cell health judgment
 Monitored and performed cell maintenance
 Recorded all actions and results within an internal databases and spreadsheets like Microsoft Excel
 Extensive involvement with automation of a liquid handler to prepare microtiter plates
 Operated automated cell counters to obtain the final results of a response curve
 Performed immunocytochemistry staining on patient cells to determine cell type

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 Completed daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually quality control and quality assurance on all
laboratory equipment
 Responsible for keeping inventory of laboratory supplies and materials
 Ensured supplies and materials with new lot numbers were validated for laboratory use
 Assisted with development and improvement activities within the laboratory
 Maintained a safe and orderly sterile work area to perform various tasks while utilizing aseptic
technique and following Standard Operating Procedure
 Maintained compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, and OSHA regulations within the laboratory while
promoting Personal Protective Equipment usage
 Identified and documented laboratory non-conformances
 Demonstrated ongoing flexibility; participated in a weekend rotation and off-hours work as directed
by the laboratory supervisor
 Excelled in Tech I tasks based on internal feedback metric reports and quarterly reviews
 Demonstrated ongoing flexibility; primarily working a 2nd
shift with a rotating weekend schedule
while being “On-call”
2012-2015 PRENN TREE & TURF CARE, Franklin Park, Pennsylvania
Assistant Manager and Landscaper
Managed a small team and took leadership role designed to accomplish tasks in a cost-efficient, eco-
friendly manner, while interacting with customers to ensure satisfaction goals had been met or exceeded
 Identified local flora and fauna
 Analyzed soil and organic samples to determine lawn care needs
 Determined and applied appropriate lawn products, including fertilizers, fungicides, insecticides, and
herbicides
 Diluted numerous products from concentrate to desired concentration
 Landscape installation and removal
 Assisted in all aspects of accounting and logging of finances
 Kept inventory and ordered supplies as needed
2011 MAX & ERMA’S, INCORPORATED, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
Expo/Line Cook
Performed all aspects of food preparation and delivery in fast-paced environment, while maintaining
positive customer relations
 Prepared various foods daily
 Performed maintenance on equipment
 Maintained a clean and orderly work station
2009-2010 HUNGRY HOWIE’S, Erie, Pennsylvania
Cashier/Cook
Performed various duties such as food preparation, acted as waiter/busboy, and performed maintenance
and cleaning on equipment and shop
 Delivered food orders to surrounding community
2007 HERBE’S Z TOWN CAFE, Zelienople, Pennsylvania
Dishwasher
 Prepared various foods

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 Washed dishes
 Worked counter and register as needed
2005-2007 COMMUNITY PARK ASSOCIATION, Zelienople, Pennsylvania
Lifeguard
 Maintained safe environment for adults and children to allow them enjoyment of local pool and
surrounding areas
 Taught swimming lessons to elementary-aged children
 Completed various maintenance-related activities in teamwork setting
2007 DOBBINS, Erie, Pennsylvania
Dishwasher/Line Cook, Cook Assistant
 Operated dishwashing machine
 Aided in food preparation for cooks to prepare main dishes
 Received orders in Wok Line and prepared food
E D U C A T I O N
2006-2010 PENN STATE ERIE, BEHREND CAMPUS, Erie, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Minor: Chemistry (with Biology Baccalaureate Degree)
COURSEWORK EXPERIENCE IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
 Performed various methods for classifying and identifying microorganisms such as Gram staining,
acid fast stains, slide agglutination, ELISA, and Western blotting
 Familiar with biochemical testing and related analysis
 Completed notoriously difficult upper level courses such as Medical Microbiology, Proteins Structure
& Function and Physical Chemistry
 Experienced with online tools such as NCBI and UniProt, as well as other Bioinformatics programs
 Excelled in statistical analysis
 Completed extensive work in gel electrophoresis preparation and analysis
 Knowledgeable in Polymerase Chain Reaction preparation and analysis
 Well-versed in NMR, IR, GC, HPLC, capillary electrophoresis, and UV spectroscopy
 Proficient in the use of titrations, refluxing and purification processes
2006 SENECA VALLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, Zelienople, Pennsylvania