Michael J. Grode

• Reviewing thousands of pages of medical and legal documents for legal analysis. Legal analysis was done to create chronologies of events that would track the plaintiff’s pain and suffering ( as well as mental health and compliance to medical advice) as he/she would undergo treatments in hospitals and care facilities before and after the plaintiff’s stated cause of injury and claim against the defendants. Successfully subpoenaed various records from various care facilities and government agencies relating to the investigation into the plaintiff and the personal representative of the plaintiff to further an effective defense for the defendant. Typed up and answered interrogatories aimed at the defendant under the supervision of an attorney. Collected the mail and distributed it via email after the mail was successfully scanned into the server. Successfully maintained a record of hours for both administrative work and billable hours under minimal supervision of an attorney. Burned CDs for the team (most of which included records going to other parties) and uploaded information from CDs into the server (from other parties to us.)Kept track of timesheets for a partner at the firm and coded the timesheets under supervision of the timekeeper. Successfully booked hotels, airfare, and rental cars for a partner as he went on business trips. Assisted with the front desk Pro Re Nata.

• Assisted in the discovery process for several cases. Typed up subpoenas for the law office. Delivered correspondence and discovery to opposing counsel(s). Certified documents at both the Circuit Court for Harford County and the District Court for Harford County. Rearranged and cleaned up the conflict-of-interest files. Culled old files, while successfully retaining the important documents from them. Independently and successfully separated documents with sensitive information for shredding.

• Handled hazardous materials responsibly following proper waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.
• Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
• Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
• Enhanced lab safety measures by conducting regular equipment maintenance and implementing updated protocols.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Reduced sample contamination risks through rigorous adherence to proper specimen handling techniques.
• Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
• Served as a reliable source of information for colleagues seeking assistance or clarification on laboratory procedures or equipment use.
• Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and data recording procedures.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date laboratory records, ensuring compliance with institutional guidelines and facilitating audits when necessary.
• Facilitated timely completion of experiments by maintaining a well-organized workspace and efficient workflow.
• Trained new laboratory personnel on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistent performance across team members.
• Contacted physicians, nursing stations, or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
• Managed inventory levels effectively by tracking supply usage and placing orders for required materials before depletion.
• Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.

Manager: Michelle Rupe, (717) 368-2096, michelle.rupe@bcl.eurofins.com

• Successfully followed SOPs for clinical research studies. Master the micro pipetting technique of blood and urine samples. Communicated with clinical staff and research coordinators regarding issues of a study as it pertained to the specific study protocol. Prepped tubes and cryos for next days study time points. Worked with strict timelines to cover multiple timepoints that have overlapped to ensure quality was delivered according to the protocol demands. Successfully was handed a study to oversee from the lab side of the protocol to order supplies and ensure the study ran smoothly. Interacted with participants to ensure quality and customer service standards were met.
• Manager: Dr. Mark Shimonov: 1 (410) 303-1392 mark.shimonov@parexel.com

• Successfully streaked for singles and mastered micro pipetting.
• Worked successfully with a lab partner to get each of the detailed labs done and kept a lab journal with all of that day’s activities.
• Successfully submitted satisfactory lab reports to Dr. Hemm, and often asked for feedback on lab report formatting to better organize them.
• Successfully conducted several PCRs with the cocktail, samples , and program run by me and my lab partner. Successfully did gel-electrophoresis and analyzed DNA bands for screening PCR products against several controls.
• Successfully transformed E. Coli cells using flanking primers and electroporation.
• Successfully screen putative positives using antibacterial resistance, and PCR screening.
• Successfully done a western blot, including the development of the film from the western blot. Presented our findings in a poster session to the school.

Manager: Dr. Mathew R. Hemm, Ph.D. mhemm@towson.edu

• Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples.
• Mentored new Learning Assistants, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching techniques.
• Maximized the impact of individualized instruction, tailoring lessons to address specific strengths and weaknesses for each student.
• Helped struggling students achieve academic success through targeted interventions and consistent progress monitoring.
• Participated in ongoing professional development workshops to remain current on best practices in teaching methodologies and emerging trends in education.
• Improved student retention rates by providing personalized support and implementing effective learning strategies.
• Promoted a positive learning environment through consistent reinforcement of classroom expectations and open communication with students.
• Managed challenging behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, consistently enforcing consequences, and working closely with parents/guardians.
• Exceeded standardized testing benchmarks by implementing engaging test-prep activities that aligned with curriculum standards while minimizing stress for students.
• Championed the use of technology in the classroom, incorporating digital resources and tools to enhance learning experiences and prepare students for college/career success.
• Supported special needs students with appropriate accommodations, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for all learners.
• Evaluated student performance regularly using data-driven assessments, guiding instructional decisions to meet individual needs and improve overall outcomes.

Manager Lakesha Skinner: (410) 937-5535

• I analyzed medical records from various hospitals and care facilities, to get diagnoses for clients. I sent out HIPPA request out to various medical offices, hospitals, physical therapy centers, surgical centers, long-term care centers, etc. to obtain medical records that would be used to create medical summaries to send off to the insurance companies. I called various hospital, physicians, radiological, surgical, and anesthesia billing offices to get information on how much of the client’s bill was paid, and by whom (be them Medicaid, Medicare, personal injury protection (PIP), or medical insurance). I answered phone calls from clients inquiring about the status of their cases and kept a log of when they called and what they asked about. I kept a log detain what I did on a specific case on a specific day. I handled various cases in a high-volume law firm, at one time I had around ninety files in my possession. I kept a excel spreadsheet to keep track of all my cases and made sure that they did not fall between the cracks. I used medical diagnoses and reports to create detailed medical summaries for the insurance companies to review. I assisted with client intake, where I would ask a series of questions to figure out what type of injury was incurred, as well as any information we would need to further pursue their case (e.g. Name of Employer, Name of Spouse, Address, Employment Title, Salary, Injuries sustained, A detail about what happened during the accident, Insurance carrier for auto, medical insurance, personal injury protection, who was driving the car, who owned the car, who was the driver that caused the injury, what was their care make, how fast were the driver going, how fast were you (or the driver) going, etc.) in order to make sure there is a case worth pursuing. Assisted with the litigation side of the team, in collecting medical records or outstanding reports needed for them. Utilized a fax machine to make copies, and to fax requests out to various medical offices, hospitals, surgery centers, etc. Used Microsoft Office for day-to-day operations. Mailed out requests using a letter head to various medical offices, surgery centers, physical therapy centers, etc. to obtain billing records or medical records for the client’s case.
• Supervisor: Lee Tuchman (410-669-5070)