1. Sampson Havelka
2641 W. 89th St., Evergreen Park,IL 60805
708-638-4883
sampson1604@gmail.com
Profile
I am a buddingscientistwho has excelled in courses detailingadvanced genetic concepts and is
familiarwith sterileprotocol,pathogen safety, and DNA manipulation techniques.I’m a highly
motivated, self-starter who can bringa dedicated and driven attitude to this job.
EXPERIENCE
SedbrookLaboratory, Normal,IL - UndergraduateLab Assistant
Aug. 2015 - May 2016
● Harvested, planted, and managed largepopulations of pennycress plants
● Conducted experiments to increaseviability of Pennycress as a biofuel feedstock
Walgreens,EvergreenPark,IL – ShiftManager
Oct 2010 - Current
● Restructured a plan to improve the store’s weekly sales and achieved a 10% increase
● Accomplished a 12% increasein “Customer Delight” by configuring customer service
guidelines for team members
Moraine ValleyPolice Department, Palos Hills,IL - Community ServiceOfficer
Aug 2009 - Dec 2011
● Managed security across multiplebuildings on a collegecampus
● Enforced parkinglaws and educated citizens aboutparkinglaws to reduce violations
EDUCATION
IllinoisState University,Normal,IL - B.S. in Biological Science
Aug 2013 - May 2016
Moraine ValleyCC, PalosHills, IL - A.S.
Aug 2009 - Dec 2012
Skills
● Experimental design and pipetting
● Bacterial & planttissuetransformation and tissueculture
● PCR and DNA purification