‍‍Blake‍H.‍Clutter
2501 W. Blubaugh Ave., Thorntown, IN 46071 | 765-891-2136 | blakeclutter@gmail.com
Objective
· To use my educational and work-related background in biochemistry in an entry level chemist or biologist position at a
progressive organization with challenging projects and opportunities for advancement.
Education
B.S. | DECEMBER, 2014 | BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
· Graduated Cum Laude in Biochemistry
· Related coursework: Protein Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, Organic Chemistry, Cell Biology and Genetics
Skills & Abilities
LABORATORY RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
· Over three years of experience as an Experimental Research Assistant, working alongside Bradley University professors
and graduate students in the field of protein biochemistry. Maintained detailed laboratory notebooks. Extensive
experience with biochemical assays (i.e. immunoblotting, SDS-PAGE, etc.) and HPLC and fluorometer instrumentation.
SCIENTIFIC WRITING & PRESENTATION SKILLS
· During three semesters of Chemistry Department Seminar, attended & summarized lectures on design of different drugs
and cutting-edge research. Gained experience writing in a scientific style and presenting research findings.
RECORD KEEPING & ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
· As the pool inspector for the Boone County Health Department, kept accurate records of chemical levels, handled
bacteriological samples, organized files, created & maintained excel spreadsheets, and created outlook office calendar.
LEADERSHIP & ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY
· Sales training, volunteer experience, entrusted with access to university research facilities. Effectively communicated with
unresponsive pool care companies and concerned citizens concerning the safely of public pools, ensuring that proper
measures were taken to meet the standards of the Public Pool Health Code.
Experience
INTERN | BOONE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION | PERIODS FROM 5/2011 – 8/2014
· Conducted pool inspections for all Boone County public pools, testing chemical levels and pH while keeping organized
records, and taking actions to remedy any problems to meet the standards of the Public Pool Health Code. Handled records
of all bacteriological samples submitted to the Health Department. Managed the closing of public pools when necessary,
and communicated with pool care companies and pool users concerning pool safety. Tasked with organizational duties
involving Microsoft office as needed.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE | VECTOR/CUTCO | SUMMER OF 2010
· Trained & employed in fast-paced sales environment, selling cutlery. Lead generation, cold calling, record keeping.
Volunteer experience
CAMP COUNSELOR | MDA SUMMER CAMP | JULY, 2014
VOLUNTEER | THE ARC OF GREATER BOONE COUNTY | 2010 – 2014 Volunteer of the year for 2012.
VOLUNTEER | SERVICE ON SATURDAY | 2011 - 2012

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    ‍‍Blake‍H.‍Clutter 2501 W. BlubaughAve., Thorntown, IN 46071 | 765-891-2136 | blakeclutter@gmail.com Objective · To use my educational and work-related background in biochemistry in an entry level chemist or biologist position at a progressive organization with challenging projects and opportunities for advancement. Education B.S. | DECEMBER, 2014 | BRADLEY UNIVERSITY · Graduated Cum Laude in Biochemistry · Related coursework: Protein Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, Organic Chemistry, Cell Biology and Genetics Skills & Abilities LABORATORY RESEARCH EXPERIENCE · Over three years of experience as an Experimental Research Assistant, working alongside Bradley University professors and graduate students in the field of protein biochemistry. Maintained detailed laboratory notebooks. Extensive experience with biochemical assays (i.e. immunoblotting, SDS-PAGE, etc.) and HPLC and fluorometer instrumentation. SCIENTIFIC WRITING & PRESENTATION SKILLS · During three semesters of Chemistry Department Seminar, attended & summarized lectures on design of different drugs and cutting-edge research. Gained experience writing in a scientific style and presenting research findings. RECORD KEEPING & ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS · As the pool inspector for the Boone County Health Department, kept accurate records of chemical levels, handled bacteriological samples, organized files, created & maintained excel spreadsheets, and created outlook office calendar. LEADERSHIP & ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY · Sales training, volunteer experience, entrusted with access to university research facilities. Effectively communicated with unresponsive pool care companies and concerned citizens concerning the safely of public pools, ensuring that proper measures were taken to meet the standards of the Public Pool Health Code. Experience INTERN | BOONE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION | PERIODS FROM 5/2011 – 8/2014 · Conducted pool inspections for all Boone County public pools, testing chemical levels and pH while keeping organized records, and taking actions to remedy any problems to meet the standards of the Public Pool Health Code. Handled records of all bacteriological samples submitted to the Health Department. Managed the closing of public pools when necessary, and communicated with pool care companies and pool users concerning pool safety. Tasked with organizational duties involving Microsoft office as needed. SALES REPRESENTATIVE | VECTOR/CUTCO | SUMMER OF 2010 · Trained & employed in fast-paced sales environment, selling cutlery. Lead generation, cold calling, record keeping. Volunteer experience CAMP COUNSELOR | MDA SUMMER CAMP | JULY, 2014 VOLUNTEER | THE ARC OF GREATER BOONE COUNTY | 2010 – 2014 Volunteer of the year for 2012. VOLUNTEER | SERVICE ON SATURDAY | 2011 - 2012