Christine Alice Wang
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EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University - Graduated May 2011
Schreyer Honors College, GPA: 3.69/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Biology (Vertebrate Physiology)
Leeds University - Spring 2010
Study Abroad Program- Leeds, England
EXPERIENCE
CEP America – Pomona, CA
ER Medical Scribe - December 2011 to July 2012
• Assisted doctors and physician assistants
• Recorded information on patient charts
• Prepared discharge paperwork tailor-made for patients
• Successfully completed a course in medical terminology
• Acted as a clinical ambassador to update patients or answer any questions/concerns
• Answered all pharmacy calls regarding prescription change or verification requests
• Followed up with lab and radiology departments regarding patient status
• Placed patients in beds or designated waiting rooms
Advantech Corporation - Irvine, CA
Receptionist - October 2011 to January 2012
• Greeted, announced, and accommodated office visitors
• Screened and forwarded phone calls, voicemails, and e-mails to appropriate parties
• Purchased office equipment and supplies
• Handled and distributed all incoming and outgoing shipments via UPS, FedEx, and DHL
• Entered all accounts receivable checks into Excel spreadsheet
• Reserved meeting rooms for employees as requested
Pennsylvania State University - University Park, PA
Research Assistant in Tomas A. Carlo Lab - December 2008 to May 2011
• Cleaned glassware and lab tools, prepared work stations, and assisted in experiments
• Made solutions with stable 15N Isotope
• Created spreadsheets for recording experiment data, and helped analyze experiment results
• Grinded seed samples with stable 15N Isotope for mass spectrometry analysis
• Worked in a greenhouse to study absorption rates using 15N Isotope tracking using micropipettes
• Conducted field work for seed dispersal and bird frugivory
• Wrote a Thesis on “Seed Dispersal by Mimus Polyglottos and Tyrannus Dominicensis into Abandoned Pastures in
Puerto Rico”
Biology Office Receptionist - May 2008 to December 2009
• Answered phone calls, photocopied and faxed paperwork
• Filed and organized documents
• Scheduled student-advisor meetings online and on the phone
• Advised incoming students in First Year Testing and Consulting and Advising Services
Biology Tutor - August 2008 to May 2009
• Tutored students in Biology and directed weekly review sessions
Houston Food Bank - Houston, TX
Food Bank Volunteer - November 2012 to Present
• Assisted in packaging of foods in the back pack buddy program, providing food for children in Houston
Mount Nittany Medical Center – University Park, PA
Patient Floor Volunteer – May 2008 to December 2009
• Assisted patients, nurses, and doctors on patient floors
• Delivered equipment to pharmacy, sterile processing, and maternity departments
ACTIVITIES
• AASIA Peer Mentor (2008-2009) – Mentored incoming freshman students at Penn State, led school tours
• Fresh Start Team Leader (2008-2009) –Organized students to volunteer at Good Will Center of Boalsburg,
PA
• Marathon Club (2009-2011) – Organized club practices and running events
AWARDS
Edward Hammond Scholarship in Sciences (Fall 2010, Spring 2011)
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Louis A. Martarano Endowment (Spring 2010)
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Roebling Knoch Memorial Scholarship in Sciences (Fall 2009, Spring 2010)
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Schreyer Honors College Ambassador Travel Scholarship (Spring 2010)
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Schreyer Research Grant (Summer 2010)
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