Bob McHugh

Experience

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  IFI/Plenum Data Corp.

  Mar 1985 - Jun 1986

  Information Chemist

  Indexed chemical patents for the company's patent database to facilitate database searching. Utilized a controlled language in describing chemical processes and structures.

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  Standard Chlorine of Delaware

  Jun 1986 - Nov 1987

  Lab Technician

  Performed quality control analytical work in an industrial chemical plant to improve and maintain operational efficiency. Utilized gas chromatography to check purity and content of chlorinated benzene mixtures.

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  DuPont

  Nov 1987 - Jan 1990

  Lab Technician

  Performed polymer synthesis, characterization and process evaluation work within DuPont Polymer Products. Used a broad range of synthetic techniques.

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  DuPont Pharmaceuticals

  Jan 1990 - Oct 2001

  Staff Scientist

  Synthesized, purified and characterized organic compounds to augment the drug discovery process.-Optimized reaction conditions for the synthesis of a biologically active compound, which resulted in a yield increase from 30% to 80% in a key synthetic step, and facilitated scale-up.-Prepared over 90 grams of an important intermediate via a difficult synthetic route for use by other members of the work group.-Synthesized over 60 analogs in an active series of compounds, several of which were found to be potent non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors.-Prepared over 100 compounds in another promising series, which maximized the potential benefit for the drug discovery process.-Synthesized over 120 novel analogs of the drug Sustiva in one 12-month period, which maximized the possibility of discovering a backup drug. -On a number of occasions, prepared multi-gram quantities of active compounds for animal studies.-Acted as a secondary contact in maintaining the building hydrogenation lab.-Was listed as a co-inventor on two scientific patents.-Co-authored a total of nine papers appearing in various scientific journals.-Gave poster presentations at American Chemical Society national meetings on three occasions from 1999-2001. Show less

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  H&R Block

  Jan 1996 - Apr 2019

  Master Tax Advisor

  Prepared personal income tax returns and offered tax advice to clients. Built and maintained business relationships with returning tax clients each year, allowing the company to maximize its clientele retention. Attended company-sponsored tax classes in the off-season to maintain and increase tax knowledge. Previously taught a basic income tax course, offered to prospective company employees as well as the general public. I have worked in offices in Pembroke Pines, FL; Wilmington, DE; and Salt Lake City, UT. Show less

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  Bristol-Myers Squibb

  Oct 2001 - Dec 2002

  Staff Scientist

  Continued in same position following acquisition of DuPont Pharma by BMS.

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  Myriad Genetics

  Dec 2003 - Mar 2005

  Research Associate IV

  Continued to build upon knowledge and experience base in medicinal and organic chemistry obtained in previous positions. -During fifteen months on the job, synthesized 180 compounds for testing as potential antiviral drugs.-Used microwave chemistry to facilitate synthesis of over 40 pyrimidine analogs, reducing reaction time and improving yield.-Maintained stock of TLC plates for work group, and later assumed responsibility for entire stockroom.-Was named as a co-inventor on two scientific patents. Show less

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  Cephalon

  Mar 2005 - Jan 2010

  Research Associate V

  Synthesized, purified, and characterized organic compounds for biological testing, kept accurate research records, and reported results to the work group. -Synthesized a key active compound via a difficult synthetic scheme involving sensitive, unstable intermediates.-Worked in a number of different projects within the CNS and oncology therapeutic areas, transitioning between projects when necessary.-Synthesized a group of highly potent, patentable hetero-substituted compounds. This was a breakthrough for the program, resulting in follow-up efforts by myself and other members of the group.-Assumed responsibility for maintaining the department lyophilizer (freeze dryer) for the benefit of the work group.-Became proficient in the use of modern chromatographic techniques, such as a Gilson automated reverse-phase spectrometer, to improve efficiency.-Synthesized over 50 compounds for oncology testing in first eight months on the job, transitioning smoothly into the new position.-Was named as a co-author on one article appearing in a scientific journal.-Was listed as a co-inventor on one scientific patent.-Presented a research poster at an American Chemical Society national meeting in 2008. Show less

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  PAUL A. MILLMAN, P.A.

  Sept 2019 - Oct 2020

  Tax Preparer / Accountant

  Prepared personal, corporate, and trust tax returns for a busy CPA firm. Worked in office from September 2019 until March 2020, and then remotely until October 2020. Client base was almost exclusively higher income, frequently with complex tax situations such as sales of businesses, multiple forms K-1, and multiple state returns.- Became proficient in the use of Creative Solutions software (Ultra Tax, Accounting CS, File Cabinet). Also made extensive use of Excel spreadsheets.- Performed light accounting and bookkeeping work (bank statement reconciliation, financial statement generation) to improve office productivity. Show less

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  Fast Forward Accounting Solutions

  Nov 2020 - now

  Tax Accountant