updated 6/23/1999   

Manil S. Fernando

126 W. 96th Street, Apt 3D.
New York, NY 10025-6466
(212) 749 5451

mf27@cornell.edu


SUMMARY

I am a graduate of Cornell University with a B.A. in Biology (Neurobiology & Behavior). I am seeking a career in fields related to the Biological Sciences or Information Technologies. As my employment history suggests, am versatile and adaptable to all sorts of roles and take pride in all of my endeavors. As a person and as an employee I pride myself on being efficient while maintaining a keen attention to detail.



WORK HISTORY

1998--1999.    Research Assistant to Phillip T. Starks: Dept. of NB&B, W314 Mudd Hall, Cornell University, NY 14853.

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Conducted primary experimental procedures, and data gathering for Adaptive Significance Test experiment.

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Assisted with data analysis (ongoing).
1997--1999.    Laboratory Operator: Cornell Information Technologies, Academic Technologies Services Division, Cornell University, NY 14853.

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Supervised operations of public computing facilities.

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Assisted users with technical and non-technical queries.

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Performed basic maintenance of equipment (computers, printers, scanners, video projectors etc.)
1997--1999    Class Council Member , Cornell University Dept. of Dean of Students. Ithaca, NY 14853.

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Devised, planned, and Supervised class events.

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Created, maintained informational website.
1996    Marketing, Sales and Research Support, Galavision Inc. NY, NY.

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Research and Data Management: Compiled, updated and checked programming schedules and program rankers.

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Preparation of Information: Devised and edited presentations, analysis spreadsheets, etc.


EDUCATION
1993    High school Diploma, The Stony Brook School, NY 11790.

1999.   B.A. in Biology, Cornell University. Ithaca NY 14853



COMPUTER SKILLS

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Familiar with MacOS 8 and Windows 98.

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Proficient in MS Word 98, MS Excel 5.1, MS Publisher 4.0, Aldus Pagemaker 7.0, Aldus Freehand, Claris Works 4.0, Adobe Photoshop 4.0., Adobe Illustrator 7.0.



AWARDS RECEIVED

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Dean's List, Spring 1999

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Class Valedictorian, 1993

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National AP Scholar Award. 1993

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Monro Prize for Scholarship, 1992 (All-round academics)

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Rensselear Polytechnic Institute Medal for excellence in Math and Science, 1992

 References available upon request.

   © Manil Fernando 1999
 

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