JOHN LUKAS BLACKMON

790 Friendship Church Road SW, Powder Springs, GA 30127

H: 770.337.8951 C: 770.500.8117
lukeblackmon@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

During the summer of 2017, I worked in a nationally renowned gene therapy lab at Emory University assisting in
research, while gathering data working toward cures and more efficient treatment pathways for hemophilia A, hemophilia
B, and acquired hemophilia, as well as sickle cell anemia and leukemia. This experience most notably tuned my skills to
operate within a team and in a professional environment. At age eleven, I began fencing at Nellya Fencers where I have
competed at a national level from the youth division through the collegiate ranks. As a Nellya Fencer, athletes are
expected to mentor younger fencers through summer camps and daily practice. I also volunteered through the Arkady
Burdan Foundation as a fencing coach for students who may lack the opportunity to fence within their communities.

SKILLS
At Emory University:
Protein isolation
RNA isolation
Knowledge ELISA assay
In-vivo transcription

Experience using CAD:

Proficient in both classic and mechanical
Proficient in both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional software
Proficient drawing and blueprinting in CAD software
Experience with auto CAD inventor software

At Nellya Fencers
Coaching at tournaments and daily practice with younger fencers
Directing local fencing tournaments for the youth league
Camp coach for public summer camps
Mentor Nellya Fencer
Nationally ranked fencer for 6 years

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Experience with working on a team
Experience with working independently towards group goals
Focused on efficiency
Dedicated to meeting deadlines.
Business minded

WORK HISTORY
06/2017 to 07/2017
Lab Intern - Emory Children's Center Doering/Spencer Lab Druid Hills, Georgia
Conducted basic and applied research on genetic diseases. Facilitated research into genetic causes of
disease. Attended industry conferences to broaden knowledge.
08/2017- Present
Nellya Fencers - Atlanta, Georgia
Assist in the planning and running of fencing tournaments for multiple events, as well as assist with
nightly practice.