EDUCATION

Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA

Bachelor of Science in Biology awarded May 2011

Courses: Medical Terminology, Genetics, Cell Physiology, Zoology, Animal

Behavior, Vertebrate Evolution, Microbiology, Ecology, Senior Research

Seminar and field study experience in Zoological Rehabilitation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Embryologist and Laboratory Technician

Family

Fertility Center, Bethlehem, PA 08/2012 - present

. Perform embryology, andrology, and endocrinology laboratory duties

including oocyte retrievals, IVF, embryo culture, embryo transfer,

embryo /sperm cryopreservation, semen analyses, and sperm preparation

. Proficient in embryo vitrification. Experience with several

vitrification systems including Cryotech Labs, Kitazato

. Skilled at daily maintenance and use of Immulite 1000 immunoassay

system.

. Skilled at use of LYKOS clinical laser system for assisted hatching

and blastocoel collapse

. Skilled in preparation of TESE/MESA/PESA samples for ICSI

. Conduct daily laboratory operations, analyze ART statistics and

laboratory QC data for QA/QI management, review and revise laboratory

protocols, ensure compliance with FDA/CAP/CLIA laboratory standards,

and maintain laboratory inventory including supply ordering

. Experience with instructing third-year residents in job shadow

program

. Assist in duties of IVF nurse including phlebotomy, IUI, medication

training/administration and direct patient care

Nurse Technician

Wright Veterinary Medical Center, Bethlehem, PA 02/2006- present

. Adhere to and implement written instructions from doctors concerning

patient care

. Administer medications, vaccinations, cryotherapy, low level laser,

therapeutic ultrasound, vaccines, and fluids, as well as animal

phlebotomy and placing IV catheters

. Facilitate meetings with clients upon arrival; report directly to

doctors regarding incoming patients

. Advise clients on proper use and dosage of medications; dispense

medications in hospital pharmacy

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Eta Lambda Chapter Membership Recruitment Director 02/ 2008-10/

2010

Tri-Sigma National Sorority, Moravian College, PA, Bethlehem

. Oversaw chapter operations regarding new member recruitment

. Coordinated chapter teamwork activities, promoting innovative

recruitment methods

. Planned, promoted, and hosted bi-annual formal recruitment events

. Persuaded non-members to join the organization and educated non-

members about Greek life

. Educated chapter on recruitment procedures, etiquette, and voting

process

. Collected potential new member statistics, and shared with national

advisors on a monthly basis

. Acted as public relations representative, answering questions from non-

members, chapter members, and advisors

ADDITONAL RELEVANT SKILLS

RELEVENT LABORATORY TECHNIQUE

. microscopy . slide prep & staining . bacterial culture . aseptic

technique . media preparation . cell culture . PCR . test results reporting

& recording . lab equipment maintenance . CLIA/CAP/ FDA standards.

RELEVENT COMPTER SKILLS

. MS excel . MS Word . MS PowerPoint . Kodak PP scanner . freelance

graphics.

RELEVENT PERSONAL SKILLS

. self-motivated . leadership expertise . effective listener . teamwork

skills . creative problem solver . multi-tasking. time management .

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