Diligent and passionate job seeker returning to workforce after a dedicated period as a stay at home parent. Seeking new roles to leverage diverse skill set, including expertise in handling minute details with methodical approaches coupled with effective communication and analytical skills. Adaptable, quick learner and a problem solver.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CRISIL Ltd, S&P Global Company
01.2016 - 10.2016
Creating annual training plan, publishing monthly training calendar and tracking training across Global Analytical Center department
Co-coordinating, organizing logistics as required, sending invitations, recording attendance and managing feedback for all training/ seminars as along with identifying, selecting and managing external trainers for specialized training requirements and assisting facilitation
Maintaining internal MIS report for all training/seminars conducted and presenting data to department Directors
Understanding and providing key analysis on training requirements and improvement
Managing LMS- e-learning tool, and being involved in creation and/or delivery of e-learning packages
Monitoring quality, evaluating and reviewing progress of training program through questionnaires and feedback from trainees
Understanding current training needs for department and liaising with Senior Management to identify training requirements and draw out key themes
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Magnetically induced movement of cells for targeted and effective immunotherapeutic
City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute
02.2013 - 01.2014
Characterized and functionalised biodegradable poly-ethylene co-glycolic acid (PLGA) nanoparticles loaded with anticancer drug using double emulsion method
Evaluated activity of drug and determined tumor tropism of synthesized micelles.
CIRM Research Fellow
City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute
10.2012 - 01.2014
Magnetically induced movement of cells for targeted and effective immunotherapeutic
Project 2: Stem cell-mediated targeting of therapeutic nanoparticles to tumor site.
City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute
10.2012 - 01.2013
Carried out synthesis and characterized CpG coated iron oxide nanoparticles (IONP)
Evaluated uptake of IONP conjugates by enhanced green fluorescent protein (eGFP) expressing macrophage (BV2) cells
Stem cell-mediated targeting of therapeutic nanoparticles to tumor site
Research Trainee
University of Southern California
07.2012
Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Investigated normal mechanisms that build, maintain and repair body systems to develop knowledge-based approaches for therapy as along with conducting pilot studies in stem cells to further embellish, validate new protocols for stem cell growth and manipulation.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
California State University
Los Angeles, California
Master of Sciences - Biotechnology and Cytogenetics
Mumbai University
Bachelor of Sciences - Botany
Mumbai University
Skills
Analytical Thinking
Online Research
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management
Administrative Support
Multitasking and Organization
Verbal and Written Communication
Operations Support
Computer Skills
Publications
Conjugation of pH-responsive nanoparticles to neural stem cells improves intratumoral therapy - Rachael Mooney, Yiming Weng, Elizabeth Garcia, Sukhada Bhojane, Leslie Smith-Powell, Seung U Kim, Alexander J Annala, Karen S Aboody, Jacob M Berlin; Journal of Controlled Release: Official Journal of the Controlled Release Society June 18, 2014
Harnessing neural stem cell tumor tropism for targeted nanoparticle delivery: Potential for ovarian cancer therapy- R. Mooney, M. Gilchrist, Y. Weng, A. Annala, S. Bhojane, E. Garcia, L. Roma, K. Schnarr, T. Dellinger, E. Han, A. S. Karen, J. M. Berlin; Clinical Cancer Research October 1, 2013
Timeline
CRISIL Ltd, S&P Global Company
01.2016 - 10.2016
City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute
02.2013 - 01.2014
CIRM Research Fellow
City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute
10.2012 - 01.2014
City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute
10.2012 - 01.2013
Research Trainee
University of Southern California
07.2012
Master of Science - Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
California State University
Master of Sciences - Biotechnology and Cytogenetics
Mumbai University
Bachelor of Sciences - Botany
Mumbai University
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