Amy Shah

Current

Quality Engineer at Neutrogena
Independent Researcher under Dr. Steven George at University of California, Irvine

Past

Public Relations Manager and Secretary at Engineering Student Council
Mentor and Tutor at University of California, Irvine
Independent Researcher at University of California, Irvine

Chairside Dental Assistant at Irvine Kids Dentist

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Education

University of California, Irvine

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Connections

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Industry

Biotechnology

Websites

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Amy Shah’s Summary

Amy Shah has a wide array of unique experiences. She is currently seeking to strive in a career where she can work with and/or lead a team with similar goals as herself. She would like to enhance community through her biomedical work and research. She would also like to work in a learning environment in which she can grow and help those around her grow. She is a natural born leader with a knack in communication and planning skills.

Amy Shah’s Specialties:

biological research, communication, education, speaking, leading a team, biomedical electronics, biomedical engineering, quality assurance

Amy Shah’s Experience

Quality Engineer

Neutrogena

(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; JNJ; Consumer Goods industry)

May 2008 — Present (6 months)

Quality assurance for APR reports of cost improvement projects. Represent quality assurance department for an entire line of new products.
Independent Researcher under Dr. Steven George

University of California, Irvine

(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Research industry)

April 2007 — Present (1 year 7 months)

Currently investigating optimization of a tissue engineered 3-D fibrin extracellular matrix and studying human bronchial epithelium response to an induced asthma attack in vitro.
Public Relations Manager and Secretary

Engineering Student Council

(Non-Profit; Philanthropy industry)

September 2006 — June 2008 (1 year 10 months)

I am in charge of documenting all meetings and events for future reference as well as managing public relations. I have helped increase student and faculty participation at nearly all of our events through creative marketing and effective communication. I have also helped Engineering Student Council's cabinet improve their leadership and presentation skills through workshops and practice. Engineering Student Council is a national organization, run by college students, dedicated to spreading engineering throughout the community. UC Irvine's branch has about 50 to 60 students involved in organizing events to help students, faculty, and industry connect and communicate with each other. We also organize National Engineer's Week events on campus and help serve elementary, middle, and high schools by teaching them the value of engineers in society.
Mentor and Tutor

University of California, Irvine

(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Education Management industry)

April 2005 — April 2007 (2 years 1 month)

Mentored first generation high school students in low income areas and encouraged higher education. Compiled various study guides and teaching aids for students to succeed and excel in their education.
Independent Researcher

University of California, Irvine

(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Research industry)

September 2006 — April 2007 (8 months)

Treated cancer cells with ligands, tested growth response and measured apoptosis rate while performing a wide array of laboratory tests to gather and analyze data, such as proliferation/luciferase assays, gel electrophoresis, western blotting, restriction digests, Mini/Mega Preps, protein isolation. Prepared weekly reports describing research results to lab personnel.
Chairside Dental Assistant

Irvine Kids Dentist

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Medical Practice industry)

December 2003 — December 2005 (2 years 1 month)

Assisted dentist during routine cleanings and dental procedures. Described procedures and post-operative instructions to patients. Increased efficiency of filing system to attend to patients twice as fast.