Objective
. SEEKING TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED IN MY COLLEGE STUDIES AND
FURTHER DEVELOP A STRONG BACKGROUND ON MY CAREER.
Education
. UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO, MAYAG EZ, PUERTO RICO
Bachelors Degree in Animal Industry
Pre-Veterinary Program
GPA : 2.68/4.0
Degree expected: May 2011
Research Experience
. JANUARY 2011-PRESENT, DETECTION OF ANTHELMINTIC RESISTANCE IN
NEMATODES INFECTING DAIRY HEIFERS AND EVALUATION OF MOLECULAR
MARKERS PRESUMABLY ASSOCIATED WITH NEMATODE PARASITE RESISTANCE IN
DAIRY HEIFERS
Project Director: Dr. Guillermo Ortiz-Col n
Classified as USDA- TSTAR-C. I hold the position of Research
Associate for the Department of Animal Industry at University of
Puerto Rico, Mayag ez Campus. I assist in the collection of samples
on dairy heifers at different dairy farms through the island for
further diagnosis on animals infected with parasites or mutations
after sequencing their DNA.
Work Experience
. SUMMER 2009, VAQUER A CARLOS RODR GUEZ
I worked in this Dairy Farm at Morovis, P.R. as a Student Intern. I
assisted the owner, supervisor, and workers engaging milking,
breeding and caring for cows. Analyzed feed and milk production
records to determine ways to improve production at its maximum.
. Summer 2009, National DHIA, Puerto Rico
I worked at National Dairy Herd Information Association at Dorado,
P.R. as a Student Volunteer. I was assigned as the Laboratory
Assistant for testing and determining the quality of milk samples
from each dairy cattle.
. Summer 2008, Cl nica Veterinaria Dr. J. D az Umpierre
I worked in a Veterinary Clinic in Bayam n, P.R. as Student
Volunteer. Assisted the DMV and Veterinary Technician in diagnosis,
medical and surgical procedures. Obtained and recorded patient case
history. Provided nursing and care for animals.
Skills
. FLUENTLY BILINGUAL, SELF-STARTER, FAST LEARNER; GOOD WORKING UNDER
PRESSURE AND WITH EXCEPTIONAL INTERPERSONAL SKILLS. I HAD EXPERIENCE
IN POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
Organizations
. NOVEMBER 2006- PRESENT, ZETA PHI SIGMA
August 2007- August 2008: Secretary
In this position I documented events, recorded meetings, kept
membership records, assisted the vice-president creating documents,
and maintained the student organization constitution. In this
student organization we had the opportunity to help local
orphanages, fund raising for muscular dystrophy, clean local
beaches, ect.
Extrarricular Activities
. COMMUNITY HOURS ON ACTIVITIES AT MAYAG EZ VILLA MICHELLE ANIMAL
REFUGE.