Kevin Sullivan

12030 104th LN SW, Vashon, WA 98070 
  Cell: 928-255-7628
kevin.sullivan53@gmail.com

August 19, 2012

University of Washington
Department of Pathology
Div. of Neuropathology
Swanson Lab, Box 357470
1959 NE Pacific ST
Seattle, WA 98195

RE: Graduate Student Research Position

Dear Dr. Swanson,

I am contacting you in regards to the Graduate Student Research Position for the Swanson Lab at the University of Washington, advertised on the University of Washington website on 08/19/2012. I am very interested in further particulars and in filling out an application form.

My relevant qualifications include a Bachelor's of Science in Mathematics as well as a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. Also of note is my most recent position as an Undergraduate Research Assistant for Northern Arizona University. In this role, I was responsible for culturing a genetically engineered line of breast cancer cells and exposing them to uranium in order to determine their levels of gene transcription resulting from these exposures. During my two year tenure, I cultured multiple lines of these cells at one time, exposing them to various concentrations of dissolved uranium and then using luminosity detection equipment to determine the quantity of gene transcription. Unfortunately, our results were inconclusive due to sensitivity issues with our imaging equipment.

With my skill set and research experience, I can be a valuable addition to the Swanson Lab. I am available for an interview at your convenience.

Thanks in advance for your time. I look forward to your call.

Best Regards,

Kevin Sullivan (928) 255-7628
kevin.sullivan53@gmail.com

Kevin Sullivan 
12030 104th LN SW
Vashon, WA 98070
Cell: 928-255-7628
kevin.sullivan53@gmail.com

Objective:

Graduate Student Research Position

Education:

B.S., Mathematics, Northern Arizona University, 2012
Concentrations: Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations, Calculus, Applied Statistics             
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.00 GPA

B.S., Biology, Minor: Chemistry, Northern Arizona University, 2008                                           
Concentrations: Human Physiology, Cancer Biology                                                                     
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.97 GPA

Experience:

Cardiac Monitor Technician, 2009-2012
Flagstaff Medical Center

Certified Nursing Assistant, 2008-2009
Aspen Manor Assisted Living

Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2006-2008
Northern Arizona University
Emphasis: Breast Cancer Cell Development

Supplemental Instructor, 2006-2008
Northern Arizona University
Courses: Introductory Biology
Resident Assistant, 2005-2006

Northern Arizona University
Patient Transporter, 2004-2005
Virginia Mason Medical Center

Research Skills:

Extensive knowledge of MATLAB, TI N-Spire/89, and Mathematica computational software as well as experience with cancer cell tissue culture and luminosity quantification imaging software.

Presentations:

Sullivan, Kevin (2006). The film techniques utilized by Alfred Hitchcock in “North by Northwest”. Paper presented at the Northern Arizona University Honor’s Symposium.

Publications:

No publication ultimately resulted from my work as a research assistant at Northern Arizona University because the results were inconclusive.

Grants and Scholarships:

•	Hooper Undergraduate Research Award (Northern Arizona University, 2007), $3950
•	Kenneth Derifield Biology Scholarship (Northern Arizona University, 2007), $600
•	Catcher of the Dream Award, (Northern Arizona University, 2004-2008), $22,000

Awards and Honors:

•	Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Mathematics B.S., 2012
•	Coconino Community College Outstanding Student in Math, 2011
•	Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Biology B.S., 2008
•	Senior Scholastic Award, 2008
•	The National Dean’s List, 2006-2008
•	Dean’s list for 7 consecutive semesters, 2004-2008

Skills and Qualifications:
 
•	Microsoft Office, Internet
•	Programming ability in C++ and MATLAB
•	Conversational fluency in Spanish 

References:

Richard Holloway, Ph.D.
Northern Arizona University Associate Biology Professor
PO Box 5640
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
(928) 523-7500
Richard.Holloway@nau.edu

Samantha Kemper, Ph.D.
Former Northern Arizona University Associate Biology Instructor
412 Master Derby Ct. 
Annapolis, MD 21409
(928) 221-3923
Samantha.Kemper@gmail.com

Kathryn Kozak, M.S.
Coconino Community College Mathematics Instructor
2800 S. Lone Tree Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 226-4277
Kathryn.Kozak@coconino.edu