BARBARA CELL ******@******.***
Box ***, College of Saint Benedict 573 Ellery Road
St. Joseph, MN 56374 Spicer, MN 56288
320-***-**** (Cell)
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a summer research position in the Biology Department at CSB/SJU.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN Expected May 2012
Major: Biochemistry GPA: 3.98/4.0
Honors: Presidential Scholarship, Dean s List
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Calculus I & II Histology Intro Biology I & II
Organic Chemistry I & II General Chemistry I & II
LABORATORY SKILLS:
Introductory Biology: Broad knowledge and experience in PCR and Agarose Electrophoresis.
Proficient in DNA/RNA manipulations and Southern Blotting.
Histology: Knowledge in slide preparation and staining including Periodic Acid Schiff, Mallory, and
Hemotoxilyn and Eosin.
Organic Chemistry: Experience with Gas Chromatography (Shimadzu GC-8A), Infrared Spectroscopy
(Mattson Galaxy FTIR 3000) and Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Laboratory
experience in single and multi-step organic synthesis.
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Research Assistant
Pioneer Hi-Bred Research Station, Willmar, MN Summers 2006-2009
Assisted agronomists in obtaining crop samples to record herbicide testing. Created multiple spreadsheets to
gather and interpret data. Analyzed records and proposed various techniques of herbicide use.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
President August 2010-Present
Pre-Medical Club, College of Saint Benedict/St. John s University, St. Joseph, MN
Plan and organize events/activities to educate students about the medical field and graduate/professional school
application process.
Student Training Manager-Aerobics Staff October 2009-Present
Department of Intramurals, College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN
Design and implement comprehensive training program. Develop guidelines for student choreography. Guide
staff toward safe and innovative instruction while conducting individual evaluations.
Executive Board Member/Committee Member August 2008-May 2010
Joint Events Council, College of St. Benedict/St. John s University, St. Joseph, MN
Led large student committee to plan, organize, and implement monthly artistic events on campus. Managed
budget of $15-$20K. Utilized tact and diplomacy when discussing and promoting issues with various sectors
of the campus community.
Executive Board Member August 2008-May 2009
Up til Dawn, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN
Led successful fundraising efforts of campus club to raise the most donations of any private university for
St. Jude s Hospital & Cancer Research Center.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Cashier September 2008-May 2009
Bookstore, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN