6469 WELLS GROVE DRIVE

BARTLETT, TENNESSEE 38135

MOBILE 901 351-7591
E-MAIL basmith2514@hotmail.com

BRANDON A. SMITH
OBJECTIVE

RESEARCH
EXPERIENCE

To utilize my educational and professional skills to secure a

career with a company with a proven track record of delivering
outstanding performances in medical research.
January 2012 -April 2012
Assistant Research Scientist-Intern
US Air Force

Grambling, LA

Preparation of advanced (composite) materials for blast and fragmentation

resistant applications, including the use of military armor, smart devices, and
structural reinforcement for building

Instrument that was used to conduct the experiments was a DSC for analysis.
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) Glass transition temperature and
crystallization determination with Differential Scanning Calorimeters

January 2010 to April 2011

NASA

Grambling, LA

Assistant Research Scientific-Intern

Conducted research to understand the mechanisms involved

in improving the mechanical strength of Polyurea by adding
Nanoclay materials

Instrument that was used to conduct the experiment was an

Thermal Analysis Excellence (TMA) Thermal Analyzers for
glass transition, compositional analysis and mechanical
properties

June 2010 to August 2010

Louisiana Tech
Ruston, LA
Assistant Research Scientist

PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE

Various researches

Instruments used: Karl Fischer Oven, Fume Hood, Chromatography, Levenhuk

320 Biological Microscope, and Balances

Oxford Diagnosis Laboratory

Memphis, TN

Laboratory Assistant
October 2014 to Present
Specimen Accessioning and Processing, Data Entry, Daily Inventory logging
Instruments: Microsoft Excel, VWR CO2 Incubator with Thermal Conductivity based
CO2 Control, Electronic pipettes
TILLYS CO.

Memphis, TN

Co Manager
September 2014 to Present
Provide excellent customer service to customers up arrival
Supervise 15 store employees
Manage daily operations, such as inventory checklist, weekly schedule
Conduct weekly conference calls, and train and develop new employees
Abercrombie & Fitch

Memphis, TN

Assistant Manager
August 2013 to September 2014
Customer Service, supervise store employees and manage daily operations
Walgreens Pharmacy

Arlington, TN

Pharmacy Tech
July 2012 to August 2013
Dispense Prescriptions, Type orders, Inform customers on updated status
Instruments: Davis Instrument weighing scales and balance
Mitchell Technology Group
IT Tech
June 2009 to August 2010
Network upgrades and proper disposable
Osbourne and Hassey
Warehouse

Memphis, TN

Memphis, TN

June 2008 to January 2010

Power Jack certification training Packaging

EDUCATION

2012 2013

Pharmacy Tech Program

Arlington, TN

Coded Pharmacy Tech

2007 2012

Grambling State University

Grambling, LA

Bachelor of Science in Biology / Minor in Chemistry

ACCREDITATION
S

Men of Integrity Member (Vice President)

Student Support Service Member
National Organization for the Advancement of Black Chemists & Engineers
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND)
Deans List and Honor Awards
Masonic Fraternity
Intergenerational Mentor Program

REFERENCES

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