Marco Papageorgiou

Marco Papageorgiou Email:-Phone: - OBJECTIVE Graduate scientist, writer and educator seeking a position to expand my exceptional skills in a long-term position that can contribute to an organisation. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Experienced researcher. Managed, conducted and presented scientific research at an undergraduate and Master’s level that harnessed communication and presentational skills to a proficient standard. • High-level knowledge of applying scientific principles both theoretically and practically within a laboratory based environment. • Passionate educator and tutor. • Experienced science writer. • Freelance photographer having photographed for Melbourne-based newspaper and personal clients. EMPLOYMENT AND RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE Blockchain Healthcare Review • Content writer (2018) Edworks (January 2018) • Tutor in English, maths and science. VCE English teacher, St. Vincent’s Institute of Education (July 2017) • Prepare class resources for students, based on VCE curriculum standards. Exercises develop students essay writing in persuasive, creative and expository pieces. Tasks also develop students critical thinking in comparative writing. Grade students assessments for further improvements. • Teaching at Flemington High School, Gilmore Girls College, St. Albans Secondary College. Professional tutor (April 2017 - January 2018) • TutorBright (April 2017) • English, Maths, science and humanities tutoring to primary and high-school students IELTS Teacher, AME, Melbourne (July 2016 - January 2017) • Taught general and academic IELTS curriculum. • Conducted lectures and mock tests for classroom-size students. !1 Internship, Swinburne University of Technology (February - April 2016) • Short-term internship in biochemistry for skills enhancement. • Undertaken at Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak. Member of the Austin Hospital Ethic committee (September 2014- January 2015) • Analysed and interpreted individual case-studies pertaining to medical and psychological studies. This involved mainly reading and summarising technical scientific data for presentation during ethics meetings. Research Student at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (March - September 2014) • Investigating surface proteins, rif proteins, involved in the binding and infectivity of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite to human host red blood cells. Biochemistry and molecular/microscopy techniques employed during research period. Laboratory Technician, Holemglen Institute of TAFE (March - September 2014) • Casual role setting up laboratory practical classes for students. Retail Assistant, Coles Supermarket (2009 - 2013) • Served as grocery, POS and fruit & vegetable assistant. EDUCATION Master of Science, Victoria University (August 2017) • Research degree in immunology. • Expected completion in 2018. Master of Biotechnology, The University of Melbourne, Parkville (July 2013 - July 2015) • Majored in Biotechnology, however an emphasis on policy, commercialisation, project planning, regulation, and product development. • Successfully completed a 25 point research project in molecular biology, investigating proteins involved in Plasmodium falciparum infections. • H2A average across Masters Degree. Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology), Swinburne University of Technology (March 2009 - September 2012) • Majoring Biotechnology, with emphasis on Biochemistry, microbiology, and also environmental science. • Undertook minor research project in microbiology, specifically looking into flavonoid effects on bacterial L. monocytogenes strain. • Distinction grade achieved in final year of studies. Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biotechnology), Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn -) • Undertook technical studies in chemistry, microbiology, spectrophotometry, biology, and theoretical subjects. • Undertook a two-week work placement at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. This role developed my skills in a professional laboratory environment. 2! of ! 3 VCE, St. Pauls College, Altona -) • Successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education. • Member of the Royal Australian Air Force Cadets from 2002 to 2005. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND DONATIONS Online courses • Market research: New York Institute of Finance - ETFM2016.1x. • Bioethics. • Python for for Data Sciences. • Smart Cities Voluntary monthly donations (2009 - 2015) • Monthly, regular donations to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation. • Discovery Partner. • My ongoing contributions from- contributed towards $246,035; new treatments, researcher funding. Freelance photographer and journalist (2015) • Contributed photojournalism to continuing editions of CBD Newspaper, Melbourne. • Private clients. CERTIFICATIONS • Valid Working With Children’s Check card • Valid ABN PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC REFEREES Available upon request 3! of ! 3