Joseph McConnell

Validant provides dedicated consulting and recruiting resources for the planning and execution of critical initiatives across many functional areas global biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies. Validant works to rapidly mitigate and resolve quality and compliance issues. Associate recruiters help screen and place candidates in appropriate jobs that our clients have trusted us to fill. After many successful assist the associate recruiters will be moved to full recruiters.

Four AM daily start to collect grapes for laboratory analysis Performed routine laboratory analysis of grape chemistry Group work with colleagues from day-laborers up to winemaker Cellar work: Crushing and pressing grapes, sanitizing equipment, and mixing wine Gained first-hand knowledge of the California wine industry

Taught martial arts part time whilst studying at UNC at Chapel Hill.

Paid Internship with the Engineering department of an innovative solar panel manufacturer Completely inventoried firm’s technology and manufacturing equipment Researched solar panel technology tools Gained in-depth knowledge of solar panel manufacturing processes

Field Experience Semester: Projects utilizing topographical mapping software (GIS, Whitebox, and Grass). Published a group paper on water quality in the Appalachian Mountains HBS sponsored formal presentation of research findings to the public

Calculus and Advanced Calculus courses at Harvard and College of Marin during the summers of 2009-10.

Spent the summer backpacking in the Wind River Range, Wyoming, 2006 Extensive training in survival skills, outdoor leadership and topographic mapping Participated in team work exercises and leadership challenges Made formal presentations on fishing and animal tracking to student groups

Beijing Municipal High School No. 2 Advanced study in reading, writing, and speaking Mandarin; Advanced Study of martial arts with Kung Fu/Tai Chi Master Lived with local family: total immersion language experience Extensive travel throughout the Peoples Republic of China