Administrative Assistant Plant

** ****** ******,

Everett, MA *****

617-***-****

EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts Amherst (May 2013)

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Minor in Microbiology

LABORATORY SKILLS

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Computer Technician (Jan 2013 – May 2013)

School of Education, University of Massachusetts Amherst

• Following up with faculties for equipment retrieval and equipment testing.

• Organizing and filing faculty request forms to lend out equipment for research.

• Preparing academic material for lectures, & providing backup assistance to troubleshoot technology errors with

PC and MAC computers.

Research Assistant (May 2012 – May 2013)

Alice Cheung Lab, University of Massachusetts Amherst

• Extracting plant DNA to prepare for PCR and analyzing for mutant insertions.

• Growing plant media in preparation for research.

• Preparing and growing cell culture for various researches under the PI.

Administrative Assistant (March 2008 – Present)

Multi-Professional Consultants, Waltham, MA

• Coordinating and planning community workshops for inner city children and the community.

• Performing clerical duties, answering phones, and providing front desk service to the department.

• Preparation accounting, immigration, insurance, and taxation files for clients.

Teaching Assistant (Sept 2012 – May 2013)

Biochemistry (100, 420) Courses, University of Massachusetts Amherst

• Grading assignments and exams to assess student comprehension.

• Helping students plan out the required course load to pursue a major in the biochemistry track at UMass.

• Proctoring exams, quizzes, and classes.

Office Assistant (Sept 2010 – May 2012)

Social Justice Program, University of Massachusetts Amherst

• Assist professor in keeping track of student deadlines and enforcing grading rules.

• Registering students and faculty for conferences.

Volunteer

Toward Independent Living and Learning

International Hospital, Kampala, Uganda (June 2011 – August

2011)

• Patient care

• Helping patients in there day-to-day activities like eating, showering.

• Record keeping and filing of patients files

CAMPUS INVOLVMENT

Biochemistry Club, Member

Newman student Association, Member

Premed Society, Member

ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS

• Fluent in three languages: Afrikaans, Luganda, and Rutooro.

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