so my talent scout knows what i've been up to.
Wei-an Andy Chang
680 North Lake Shore Drive, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60611
Work: 312.503.0288
wch759@hotmail.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:
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To apply my biomedical engineering background, clinical experience, medical informatics education, and interpersonal communication skills to the innovative progress at Specialized Bicycle Corporation (hopefully one day, right?)
EDUCATION:
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Northwestern University Chicago, IL
Degree Sought: Masters in Medical Informatics GPA: 3.58
Projected Graduation Date: June 2008
Northwestern University Evanston, IL
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Graduation Date: June 2005
RELATED EXPERIENCE
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April 2007 - present
Johnny Sprockets Bicycle Shop Chicago, IL
Customer Service Representative
Assist customers with the comprehensive cycling needs and purchases*
Perform routine shop maintenance * Perform minor adjustments to mechanical
parts of bicycles
January 2007 - present
Northwestern University, School of Continuing Studies Chicago, IL
Assistant instructor/Teaching assistant
Answer course-related questions from students in a graduate-level class* Assign marks and provide feedback to students * Convey information from the professor
to students
May 2005 - present
Northwestern University, Preventive Medicine Chicago, IL
MESA Air Field Technician
Sample various fixed outdoor sites for air pollution such as PM 2.5 and gaseous pollutants * Sample various indoor and outdoor home sites of study participants * Synchronize data with the coordinating center in Seattle * Creatively troubleshoot unanticipated problems with equipment and resources * Administer air quality questionnaires to health study participants * Perform routine data management * Routinely communicate with PI, Co-PI, Study Coordinator, Project Coordinator, and Clinic Manager * Completed Biomedical Research Modules of the CITI Basic Course * Proficient in Microsoft Office * Escort participants of the main MESA study to and from their homes and UIC
Summer: 2002, 2003, 2004
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Environmental Sciences
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Metals and Ceramics Oak Ridge, TN
Intern/Analyst/Technician:
Obtained a more hands on perspective in the Metals and Ceramics Division * Fabricated, tested, and analyzed samples made of yttria stabilized zirconia to be used in dental implants. * Manufactured nickel and zirconia discs to be used for fuel cell research. * Continued and completed design project from previous summer for dispersing diesel fuel particulates onto human pulmonary cells * Performed aerosol research for particles in suspension and their effects on the human respiratory system * Analyzed, prepared, and developed a novel method in conjunction with the National Transportation Research Center for measuring diesel fuel particulate emissions in the Greater Knoxville Area * Analyzed air quality of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park * Obtained a stronger background using analytical software such as SigmaPlot, Minitab, and Excel * Sketched and drafted figures using AutoCAD and Microstation to begin design of an apparatus that would feed diesel fuel particulates directly onto human pulmonary cells
Other Experience:
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September 2001 - June 2005
Northwestern University Evanston, IL
Customer Service Representative, Campus Newspaper Photographer and Editor.
Proficiencies:
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Fluent in Mandarin Chinese * Served as President of the Men's Club Tennis Team at Northwestern University * Served as the Vice President of the Men's Club Tennis Team at Northwestern University