Candace Makeda H. Moore

4621 Pine St. G206

Philadelphia, PA

(215) 747-7870

EDUCATION

University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine                                                                                                                            August 2002

MD program (currently on medical leave of absence)

 

Hunter College, City University of New York, New York, NY                                                                                         Sept. 2000-June 2001

Post Baccalaureate Pre-medical Program; Pre-medical GPA= 3.9

 

Columbia College, Columbia University, New York, NY                                                                                  ...........................BA: May 1998

Major: Political Science / Spanish; Major GPA = 3.7, Cumulative GPA = 3.4

SKILLS

· Neuronal Tissue Culture, Protein Assay, HPLC, Immunohistochemistry, Microscopy, Sterile Cell Culture Techniques, Gram Staining

· Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, MS Access, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash

· HTML, Javascript, C programming, SQL, COBOL

· Fluency in Spanish

EXPERIENCE        

Research Technician, Sulzer Lab                                                                                                                                     ...June 2001- July 2002

Prepared neuronal tissue culture specimens for various research projects on dopamine neurons. Carried out own research in nueromodulatory effects of metabolites and metabolite measurement. Ordered supplies for lab scientists.

 

Freelance web designer, (multiple clients)                                                                                                                       ...Dec. 1999 – June 2001

Completed multiple projects involving web and/or logo design including web design and javascript for an online travel and music store (www.bringitonweb.com). Created a visual identity (banner ads, print ads, logo design ect. ) for I and I Exchange and DyasporaMedia.

 

Design Coordinator, Avance Designs                                                                                                                                   Jan.2000-May 2000

Coordinated work on various design projects for multiple clients. Created HTML, Javascript and Flash, and helped with design work on multiple sites including www.fgi.org , www.colorportfolio.com ,and www.jeanlafitte.com  and www.avance-designs.com.

 

Analyst, Andersen Consulting                                                                                                                   ......................Oct. 1998 - Dec. 1999

 Helped implement a new system at Baltimore Gas and  Electric. Helped design reports from the new system, designed two small modules, and wrote test scripts. Created tutorial on new database and updated databases at BGE. Researched Merrill Lynch US Private Client business processes. Created content and design for documents aimed at executive-level clients in the Media industries. Participated in recruiting as an Assistant Diversity Source Champion. Photographed AC events.

 

Laboratory Intern, Rockefeller University                                                                                               .........................June 1995- Aug. 1995

Conducted experiments in the development of a drug for hyperbilirubenemia. Analyzed raw data from experiments and created reports.

Summer PhotoEditor, Columbia Daily Spectator,                                                                                                            May 1995-Aug. 1995

Performed photo-editing and led a team of photographers, using Adobe Photoshop  and other software. 

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE/ACTIVITIES

Volunteer, Columbia International Health Organization                                                                                       .............Sept. 2001- Jan. 2002

 Participated in planning of a benefit for AIDS education groups in Ivory Coast. Made all graphics to promote event.

Member and volunteer, NYC ACM Siggraph                                                                                                                  Oct. 1999- May 2001

Photographed meeting, wrote article for member publication of this graphics professional organization.

Volunteer, Reality House                                                                                                                            ........................Jan. 1998- July 1998

Taught GED classes to Reality House members. Tutored students individually. 

Photo and Visual Arts Editor, Roots and Culture                                                                                                             Oct. 1995- Jan. 1998

Resident, Columbia Intercultural House                                                                                                                            Aug.1995- July  1996

Organized an award winning panel discussion for the university on representations of minorities in the US media.

Photo Editor, Columbia Daily Spectator                                                                                                                            Aug.1995- Jan. 1997