Charles J. Stanton III is a Ph.D. candidate in organic chemistry at the University of Georgia expected to graduate in November 2016. He has extensive experience in organic synthesis, catalysis design, and analytical techniques from both his graduate research and previous industry experience at Pfizer. Stanton has authored several peer-reviewed publications and received multiple awards for his research and teaching. He is seeking an industry position where he can apply his laboratory and problem-solving skills.

1. Charles J. Stanton III
1393 Boulevard Athens, GA 30601
Phone (201) 407-5203 Email CJSTANTONIII@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Upon completion of my Ph.D., I hope to obtain a position in an industry where I can use the science and laboratory skills I have
developed to solve issues and answer critical questions. I am especially skilled in managing a safe, productive laboratory, and
environmentally conscious experiment protocols.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 2016 (Expected Graduation, November 2016)
Dissertation title: “Design and Synthesis of Novel Mn(I)-Centered CO2 Reduction Catalysts”
Advisor: Dr. George Majetich
3.80 GPA in all Ph.D. coursework
M.S., Organic Chemistry, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 2004
Thesis title: “Selective Mannosidase Inhibitors as Cancer Therapeutics”
Advisor: Dr. Geert-Jan Boons
4.00 GPA in all M.S. coursework
B.S., Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 2000
Research Title: “Synthesis of Complex Natural Products Utilizing a Chemoenzymatic Approach”
Advisor: Dr. Thomas Hudlicky
EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant University of Georgia Athens, GA 2012-Current
• Completed the design and synthesis of several Mn(I)-centered CO2 reduction catalysts, resulting in four
peer reviewed articles (to date)
• Experience in modern organic and organometallic synthetic techniques, and their application to the
design of novel catalyst systems
• Experience with several analytical methods, including electrochemistry and UV/Vis spectroscopy
• Maintained a 3.80 GPA in all Ph.D. coursework
Teaching Assistant University of Georgia Athens, GA 2012-2013
• Led several Organic Chemistry laboratories, excelling in both teaching and communication
• Received Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (2014)
Scientist II Pfizer (Wyeth Research) Princeton, NJ 2004-2010
• Led the design and SAR of small, biologically active molecules. Completed the synthesis and
characterization of 150+ targeted compounds/year, resulting in five patents
• Promoted after only two years of service
• Experience in all manners of the laboratory setting, including the use of microwave for synthesis, scale-
up of compounds, HPLC, and several automated chromatography systems (Isco, Biotage)
Graduate Assistant University of Georgia Athens, GA 2000-2004
• Designed and synthesized a novel class of mannosidase inhibitors that can be prepared in a few steps
and can then be subjected to combinatorial modifications
• Acquired experience in all manners of the laboratory setting, including synthesis, isolation, purification
and full characterization of organic compounds
• Maintained a 4.00 GPA in all M.S. coursework
Teaching Assistant University of Georgia Athens, GA 2000-2004
• Led several Organic Chemistry laboratories, excelling in both teaching and communication
• Received several teaching awards, including Teaching Assistant of the Year (2001)
Research Assistant University of Florida Gainesville, FL 1998-2000
• Focused on the synthesis of complex natural products, including morphine, using a chemoenzymatic
approach

2. PATENTS AND PUBLICATIONS
13. Stanton III, C.J.; Vandezande, J.; Majetich, G.F.; Schaefer III, H.F; Agarwal, J. Mn(I)-NHC Electrocatalysts:
Increasing π-Acidity Lowers Overpotential and Increases Turnover Frequncy for CO2 Reduction. In Preparation
12. Jin, T.; He, D.; Li, W.; Stanton III, C.J.; Majetich, G.F.; Schaefer III, H.F.; Agarwal, J.; Wang, D.; Li, G. CO2
Reduction Using Re(I)-NHC Compounds: Driving Catalysis with Silicon Nanowire Photoelectrodes Enhances
Efficiency. Under Review
11. Stanton III, C.J.; Machan, C.W; Vandezande, J.; Jin, T.; Majetich, G.F.; Schaefer III, H.F; Kubiak, C.P.; Li, G.;
Agarwal, J. Re(I) NHC Complexes for the Electrocatalytic Conversion of CO2. Inorg. Chem., 2016, 55, 3136-3144
10. Stanton III, C.J.*; Machan, C.W.*; Vandezande, J.E.; Majetich, G.F.; Schaefer III, H.F; Kubiak, C.P.; Agarwal,
J. Electrocatalytic Reduction of Carbon Dioxide by Mn(CN)(2-2'-bipyridine)(CO)3: CN Coordination Alters
Mechanism. Inorg. Chem., 2015, 54, 8849-8856 *Co-First Authorship
9. Agarwal, J.; Stanton III, C.J.; Shaw, T.W.; Vandezande, J.E.; Majetich, G.; Bocarsly, A.; Schaefer III, H.F.
Exploring the Effect of Axial Ligand Substitution (X = Br, NCS, CN) on the Photodecomposition and
Electrochemical Activity of MnX(N-C)(CO)3 Complexes. Dalton Trans., 2015, 44, 2122-2131
8. Agarwal, J.; Shaw, T.W.; Stanton III, C.J.; Majetich, G.; Bocarsly, A.; Schaefer III, H.F., NHC–Containing
Mn(I) Electrocatalysts for the Two-Electron Reduction of CO2. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2014, 53, 5152-5155
7. Zhang, M.; Harrison, B.L.; Stanton III, C.J.; Havran, L.M.; Chong, D.C.; Childers, W.E.; O’Neil, S.V.
Preparation of Substituted Oxindole CB2 Agonists. 2010, WO2010090680 A1
6. Dollings, P.J.; Donnell, A.F.; Gilbert, A.M.; Zhang, M; Harrison, B.L.; Stanton III, C.J.; O’Neil, S.V.; Havran,
L.M.; Chong, D.C. Preparation of Substituted Oxindole Derivatives for use as CB2 Agonists. 2010,
WO2010077839 A1
5. Zhang, M; Stanton III, C.J.; Hatzenbuhler, N.T.; Harrison, B.L. Preparation of 3-Aminochromane-5-
carboxamides as Serotonin 5-HT1A Receptor Modulators and Serotonin Reuptake Modulators. 2008,
WO2008080120 A2
4. Zhang, M.; Stanton III, C.J.; Harrison, B.L.; Andree, T.H. Tetrahydroquinoline, Indoline, and Related Aniline
Derivatives of Heterocycle-Fused Benzodioxanylmethylamines as Modulators of 5HT1A Receptor Activity and/or
Serotonin Reuptake. 2008, WO2008042735 A1
3. Sabb, A.L.; Vogel, R.L.; Stack, G.P.; Evrard, D.A.; Failli, A.A.; Krishnan, L.; Cahn, A.W.; Ren, J.; Guinosso,
C.J.; Baudy, R.B.; Sze, J.Y.; Li, Y.; Stanton III, C.J.; Nikitenko, A. Preparation of CycloAlkyfused Indole,
Benzothiophene, Benzofuran and Indene Derivatives as Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and 5-HT1A Receptor
Antagonists for Treating Depression. 2006, WO 2006089053 A2
2. Stanton III, C.J. Selective Mannosidase Inhibitors as Cancer Therapeutics. M.S. Thesis, University of Georgia,
2004
1. Hudlicky, T.; Oppong, K.; Duan, C.; Stanton, C.; Laufersweiler, M.J.; Natchus, M.G., Chemoenzymatic
Synthesis of Functionilized Cyclohexylglycines and Alpha-Methyl Cyclohexylglycines Via a Kazmaier-Claisen
Rearrangement. Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett., 2001, 11, 627-629
AWARDS RECEIVED
ACS Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year (2016), Univ. of Georgia
Graduate Education Advancement Board Fellowship (2015-2016 and 2016-2017), Univ. of Georgia
Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (2014), Univ. of Georgia
Above and Beyond Award (2005), Wyeth Research, Chemical & Screening Sciences Department
Henry L. Richmond Graduate Fellowship (2001), Univ. of Georgia
ACS Teaching Assistant of the Year (2001), Univ. of Georgia
Kenneth W. Whitten Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (2001), Univ. of Georgia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Who’s Who in America, 2005; American Chemical Society; Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society; Sigma Xi, The
Scientific Research Society; New York Academy of Sciences
REFERENCES
Available upon request