Rick J. Helgemo
Permanent Address: Current Address:
5757 189th St. 1217 1/2 2nd Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 Eau Claire, WI 54703
Objective: To obtain a challenging position utilizing my skills and interests
in Peptide Research and/or Physiological Research.
Education: B.S., Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire GPA 3.2
Anticipated Graduation: May, 1999
Relevant Course Work: Recombinant DNA Techniques, Electron
Microscopy, Molecular Genetics, Biophysical Chemistry,
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy.
Experience: Peptide Chemist/HPLC technician 1997-1998
Project Head: Dr. Thao Yang
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Chemistry Department
* Synthesized atrial natriuretic factor, b -turn amide peptide,
* Purified synthetic peptides using HPLC methodology
* Quantified cysteines in proteins using a colorimetric assay
* Paid position
Computer Skills:
* Web page creation:
* Rasmol and Chime molecular modeling
* Spartan molecular modeling
* Microsoft Office 95,97
* Advanced Internet Search Skills
Community Awards:
* Eagle Scout 1994, recognized by WI State Senate, WI State Assembly,
and Governor Thompson for accomplishment
* Less than 2% of Boy Scouts achieve Eagle Scout (National Eagle Scout Association)
* Chancellor's Scholarship at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Activities:
Biochemistry Club
member and student presenter
Residence Hall Environmental Group (RHEG)
Vice President 1997-98
* Arranged/acted for Oscar the Grouch visit
* Organized, planned, and carried out Earth Day activities
* Coordinated several fund-raising activities
* Coordinated leadership retreats and acted as camp manager
University Usher Corps
Usher in Charge, paid position
Marshall for 1997-1998 Commencement ceremonies, 1998
* Chancellor’s Inauguration (9 ceremonies total)
* Helped organize and run events such as Eau Claire’s Viennese
Ball and Cabaret
Recognized actor/singer
* International Thespian status granted 1995
* Played Zebulun in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat” at Mabel Tainter Memorial theatre
* Former member of the Singing Statesmen, the University Glee
Club, toured in Europe for 19 days
* Performed at Eau Claire’s Viennese Ball in Vocal Jazz group and
in Singing Statesmen
PADI Certified Scuba Diver
* Advanced open water certification to be completed in July, 1999