Tyler J.

Shumock
Permanent address
509 Pleasant View Dr.
Douglassville, PA 19518

tshumock@gmail.com
(610) 858-1471

EDUCATION
Penn State University
University Park, PA
B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
expected graduation 05/2016
Concentration: Biochemistry
GPA: 3.06/4.00
Deans List 3 semesters
Coursework included: General Chemistry and Lab I/II, Organic Chemistry and Lab I/II, Physical Chemistry I/II, Biochemistry
I/II and Lab (Proteins, Nucleic Acids, and Molecular Cloning), Molecular and Cell Biology I/II, Genetic Analysis, Molecular
Biology of Genetics, Microbiology and Lab, Immunology, Lab in Protein Purification and Enzymology, Applied Microbiology
Lab, Animal Cell Culture Lab, Plant Tissue Culture Lab, Calculus I, Calculus II, Physics and Labs (Mechanics, Electricity and
Magnetism), Programming (C++)
Daniel Boone High School
Birdsboro, PA
Graduated 4th out of a class of 298
Graduated 06/2011
GPA: 98.67/100.00
Honors: Distinguished Honors every marking period, AP Scholar with Honor, Berks Best and Brightest Nominee in the Sciences
Activities: Varsity Soccer captain, Varsity Volleyball captain, French Club President, Junior Class Council, Academic Challenge
2nd Chair, Interact Community Service Organization

SKILLS

Experience performing and analyzing various spectroscopic methods including NMR, UV-Vis, IR, GC, and MS
Familiarity with chromatography methods such as many forms of column chromatography, HPLC, and TLC
Microscopy experience including fluorescence and electron microscopy
Faculty with protein isolation and purification as well as analyzing enzyme kinetics data
Experience in isolating nucleic acid samples (both DNA and RNA) and performing analytical and recombinant
techniques on the isolates such as electrophoresis, restriction digests, cloning, and PCR
Ability to plan, inoculate, and maintain microbiological cultures as well as perform a host of microbiological assays
Cell culturing and genetic manipulation of both plant and animal cells
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Good oral and written communication skills

EXPERIENCES
The Tavern Restaurant: Server
4/2014 4/2015

Used social and oral communication skills to make guests feel comfortable and welcome at the establishment

Sold meals, appetizers, beverages, desserts, etc. to diners, consistently earning one of the tops spots in sales each night

Effectively communicated with team members like bartenders, chefs, and other dining room staff in order ensure
accuracy and smooth timing of orders so that customers had excellent experiences

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND ACTIVITIES

IFC/Panhellenic Dance MaraTHON:

Rules and Regulations Committee Member

Family Relations Specialist

Biotechnology Club:

Member
Travel:

France, Italy, Greece

Languages:
English (Native), French (Proficient), Spanish (Elementary)

Fall 2014Spring 2015

Fall 2012present
Summer 2010