MYLES ANDREW BOYD boydma4@vcu.edu

Current Address: Permanent Address: Grace and Broad Residence Center Phase 1 131 Tanglewood Drive 1000 West Grace Street Apt. 1148D Hampton, VA 23666 Richmond, VA 23220 757-358-5300 757-506-1278

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Motivated, detail oriented future Engineering professional with demonstrated Leadership ability in Research Analysis, Organizational Procedures, Database Management, and Analytical Problem Solving. Combines dedication and focus to effectively prioritize, complete multiple tasks, and follow through to achieve project goals. A Well-rounded planner and able to effortlessly organize people, projects, and priorities with accuracy and attention to detail. Articulate communicator with a proven ability to plan and synchronize the essential details of work and school while maintaining honor roll status. Accustomed to meeting tight deadlines while remaining calm under pressure. Possess creativity, imagination, adaptability, independent thinking, decisiveness, can do attitude, patience, and willingness to work beyond the scope of duties. Proven proficiency in developing innovative solutions to problems and achieving results. Core competencies include: Research Analysis Computer Integrated Manufacturing Logistics Planning Prostate Cancer Research Digital Electronics/Robotics Remote Sensing Leadership/Coordination Engineering and Technology Database Management Health Literacy Genetic Analysis/Chemistry Anatomy/Physiology Immunohistochemistry Elisa Assays RNAScope Assays Immunoblotting Assays Protein Extraction Professional Presentation Cell Culture Basic Life Support Techniques Pre-hospital Trauma and Medical Support EDUCATION: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, VA

Currently pursuing Dual Bachelor of Science Degrees, 2019

VCU School of Engineering VCU Department of Chemistry Major: Chemical and Life-Science Engineering Major: Chemistry Concentration: Life-Science Engineering Concentration: Chemical Modeling

Minors: Mathematics, Biology and Physics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute Assistant to Business Manager October 2012-May 2013 Virginia Commonwealth University

● Tracks and logs in work using computer, logs, receipts, and forms to maintain accurate records of transactions ● Updates and/or makes corrections to records manually or via computer ● Performs simple arithmetic to collect revenue, complete documents, and compile reports and logs

National Aeronautics Space Administration, Paid Internship, Langley Air Force Base (NASA) Develop Program.

● Performed research on “Disasters and Public Health”: Analyzing and Assessing the Wildfire Disasters and Public

Health of Texas by way of Remote Sensing; Satellite Imagery ● Presented results of research to NASA Engineers.

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Department of the Army Office Automation Assistant, Summer Hire Ft. Monroe, VA

● Greeted the public, customers, and employees in person or over the phone, and provided information as requested ● Explained policies and procedures to inform customers of correct processes for the Garrison ● Located and retrieved files from manual or computerized systems ● Completed administrative duties (filed, labeled, organized paperwork) according to office procedures

Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science (GHUCCTS) Biomarker Therapeutic Methods Prostate Cancer Research Intern

● Presentation of Cancer Research to Physicians and healthcare professionals of the Howard University Hospital and College of Medicine

● “Protein expression of Serine Peptidase Inhibitor Kasal Type 1 and Annexin II as Potential Biomarkers in Varying Stages of prostate Carcinoma and their Clinical Implications in African American Men”

● “Differential Protein Expression of Serine Peptidase Inhibitor Kasal Type 1 and Annexin II in Prostate Cancer Cell Lines and Transfection as a Potential Therapeutic Treatment in Prostate Cancer”

● Ensured proper, professional training of new lab interns ● Conducted elaborate Immunoblotting, Immunohistochemistry and Cell Culture ● Professional presentation of project to Physicians and medical experts ● Training in proper lab technique under certified Pharmacologist and Immunologist

VCU Police Department Residential Security Officer January 2016 - Present Virginia Commonwealth University

● Crisis Management Training ● Ensure the safety of the resident halls of students with a team of security personnel ● Maintain surveillance of building exits and entrances ● Enforce security policies to all student and nonstudent persons that try to gain access to the residence hall ● First responder to University and State Police in the event of emergencies and incidents within the residence hall

Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad (TVRS) Emergency Medical Technician August 2016 - Present Henrico County, Virginia

● Ensure efficient, professional and continuous Basic Life Support Technique with the Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (CTCCE)

● Crisis Management in Patient Care ● Prehospital Trauma and Life Support training ● Ensuring proper stock of medical supplies and sanitary field in Ambulance ● Upholds the responsibility of a Certified Emergency Medical Technician

CO-OP EXPERIENCE Medical College of Virginia Health Education Literacy Program Intern (H.E.L.P) Medical College of Virginia Hospital, Richmond VA Howard School of Medicine Summer Opportunities for Achievements in Research (S.O.A.R) VCU ASPiRE, Certificate of Community Engagement VCU LEAD, Certificate in Professional Development and Leadership (Currently Pursuing) Emergency Medical Technician at Tuckahoe Rescue Center New York Methodists Hospital Health Literacy Program

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INTERNSHIPS Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science (GHUCCTS) - June 02-August 03, 2014

● Washington D.C; Howard University School of Medicine Cancer Center. (Biomarker Research Intern in Prostate Cancer)

Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science (GHUCCTS) - June 02-August 03, 2013

● Washington D.C; Howard University School of Medicine Cancer Center. (Biomarker Therapeutic Methods Prostate Cancer Research Intern)

HONORS AND AWARDS

● Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship, VCU Recipient ● People’s Choice Award, 1st. Place NASA Develop Program Recipient ● Secretary of the Commonwealth Award, Boys State Recipient ● Commander’s Coin, Fort Monroe VA Recipient ● Certificate of Community Engagement Recipient ● National Registry for Emergency Medical Technician Certification Recipient

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS/LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

● Health Education Literacy Program Counselor, MCV Hospital, Daily Planet Care Clinic

● Paint the Town Green Health Initiative ● VCU Acceleration Program Student Dean ● Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Co-Chair ● Student Government Association Delegate ● Men of Distinction Vice President ● VCU Emerging Healthcare Leaders, (EHL) ● VCU National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) ● VCU Pound for Pound Boxing Club ● VCU Ambassador ● Emergency Medical Technician (TVRS) ● VCU ASPiRE Graduate ● VCU LEAD Student

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

● Collaborative Training Initiative (CITI Training) satisfying institutional mandates in the Protection of Human Research Subjects.

● Training as a Nationally Certified Emergency Medical Technician with the Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Center and National Registry of Emergency Medicine

● Achieved 100+ volunteer hours and Pursuing a Certificate of Community Engagement/Community Building with VCU ASPiRE

● Volunteered in the Emergency Department of the Medical College of Virginia ● Training interns in proper Immunohistochemistry Laboratory Technique (Howard University Cancer Center) ● Currently enrolled in VCU LEAD program training in Professional Development and Leadership

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CERTIFICATIONS Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) Lifesaver Certification (CPR and AED) Emergency Medical Technician State and National Registry Certification Collaborative Institutional Training Institute Training (CITI) Certificate of Community Engagement/ Community Building- VCU ASPiRE Program KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

● Selected to serve as an intern for the Health Education Literacy Program (H.E.L.P) facilitated by Virginia Coordinated Care at the Medical College of Virginia. This is an initiative to assess and assist patients with complex medical conditions to understand their medications. Lead a four man team that would help the lives of the homeless and underserved people in the Richmond community.

● Selected to train with and job shadow physicians at New York Methodist Hospital learning strategies to perform Health Literacy Counseling to underserved communities.

● Matriculated through the Governors’ Academy Innovation, Technology an Engineering Program at Phoebus High School, Hampton VA. Interviewed by the City of Hampton Channel 49 to promote the program.

● Graduated the VCU ASPiRE program gathering 100+ volunteer and community engagement/community building hours within the inner city of Richmond, Va.

● Received the National Emergency Medicine Registry Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician for the United States of America

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