Joseph Roldan
**************@*****.*** **** N. Harding Ave.
Cell: 773-***-**** Chicago, IL 60647-4613
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Fall 2009 - Spring 2013
Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology
GPA: 3.36/4.00
Laboratory Experience
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Fall 2009-Spring 2013
MCB 301 - Experimental Microbiology
MCB 253 - Experimental Techniques in Molecular Biology II
MCB 251 - Experimental Techniques in Molecular Biology I
MCB 247 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II
MCB 245 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I
Student
. Worked in a laboratory setting and performed several
techniques such as ligation, cloning, gel electrophoresis,
SDS-PAGE, polymerase chain reaction, plasmid restriction
mapping, western blotting, actin staining, genetic
regulation, and working with cadavers/dissection.
Relevant Course Work
Molecular and Cellular Basis of Life Molecular Genetics
Cells, Tissues and Development Human Anatomy and
Physiology I
Biochemical and Physical Basis of Life Human Anatomy and
Physiology II
Introduction to Neurobiology Cancer Cell Biology
Mechanisms of Human Disease Human Metabolic Disease
Professional Experience
Sears Holdings Corporation - 4730 W. Irving Park Rd. August 2008 -
August 2012
Supervisor/Manager of Men's Apparel: Alvin Owens
Cashier/Merchandise and Customer Assistant
. Worked as a cashier, handling monetary gains and assisting
customers in their transactions
. Served as a merchandise and customer assistant, helping
customers find their desired apparel and restoring the store
to a respectable condition for the following business day
Dunkin Donuts - 6001 W. Addison St. August 2007 - September 2007
Manager/Supervisor: Manraj
General Employee
. Assisted other employees in duties such as preparing coffee,
breakfast sandwiches, customer service, and facility
maintenance
Activities/leadership
Basketball Band University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
January 2009 - May 2013
Active Member of the Trumpet Section
. Engaged in performances at men's home basketball games at
Assembly Hall
. Performed at road events such as Fighting Illini basketball
at the United Center in Chicago
. Impacted the community via various performances
Marching Illini University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
August 2010 - December 2012
Active Member of the Trumpet Section
. Marched at all home football games here on campus
. Performed for thousands of fans at Memorial Stadium and
Assembly Hall
. Annually competed in Illinois Marching Band Championships
(IMBC)
. Performed at Chicago Bears 2012 Home Opener; participated in
numerous activities and performances for the community
Volunteer "The Caring Place" of Carle Hospital
January 2012 - December 2012
. Cared for children at day care center while family was away
. Maintained an organized and clean environment for the
children to operate in
. Assisted with food services, coordinated activities and
participated in substantial child interaction
. Helped foster a positive facility and attitude through
leadership and other services
Volunteer Northwestern Memorial Hospital
July 2012-Current
Honors/awards/skills
President's Award
2009 - 2013
Dean's List Member
Spring 2011
General Assembly Scholarship
2009 -2013
Proficient in Spanish and Microsoft Office