ANKITA SHAH
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EDUCATION
University of Victoria, British Columbia [Canada] 2013 – 2017
oDegree Awarded: Bachelor of Science – Microbiology
oCoursework: Pre-calculus, Calculus I, Infinite Mathematics, Life Sciences Statistics, Fundamentals of Chemistry I & II, Fundamentals of Physics I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, Cell Biology, English I, Biochemistry & Microbiology Laboratory Techniques, Molecular Microbiology, Immunology, Genetics, Biochemistry etc.
American International School in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. 2008 – 2013
oDegree(s) Awarded:
American High School Diploma
Coursework: Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Arabic, French, Economics, English
International Baccalaureate Program Diploma
Coursework: IB SL English, IB SL Spanish, IB SL Mathematics, IB HL Economics, IB HL Biology, IB HL Chemistry
TECHNICAL SKILLS
CHEMISTRY SKILLS
Preparing solutions
Extraction & separation
Filtrations
Simple and fractional distillation
Solubility tests
Liquid chromatography
Reflux methods
Recrystallization
MICROBIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY SKILLS
Plasmid DNA Separation
Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
SDS-PAGE
Cell Fractionation & Differential Centrifugation
Sample Preparation Procedures for Cell Lysis
Preparation of Cells for Cryopreservation
Standard Assays [e.g.: BSA]
2D Separation of Proteins and Peptides
MALDI TOF & MALDI TOF/TOF Analysis
MS & MS/MS Analysis
Immunological Characterization of Breast Cancer Cell Lines
Flow Cytometry and ELISA
Streak Plate & Bacterial Enumeration
Protein Extraction & Purification
qPCR/PCR Methods
Primer Design & Primer Analysis
Chromatin Immunoprecipitation of Yeast Genes
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office
Macintosh iLife Applications
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Traktor DJ Software
LANGUAGES
English: First language/ Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Gujarati: Second Language/ Fluent
Spanish: Reading, Writing, Conservation skills/ Fluent
Arabic: Reading, Writing, Basic Knowledge
Sanskrit: Reading, Writing, Basic Knowledge
Kannada: Basic Knowledge, Reading, Speaking
French: Reading, Writing, Basic Conversation Skills
EXPERIENCE
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
International Student Conference Planner – 2014
Idea Fest Performer – 2014
Mix and Mingle Luncheon Planner - 2014
Exchange Student Conference Planner – 2015
UMANG UVIC Indian Students’ Association Secretary – 2015-2016
UMANG UVIC Indian Students’ Association Administrative Director – 2016-2017
National Indian Students’ Society Conference Canada: Director of Administrative & Financial Affairs 2017
DJ at various locations [UVIC UMANG events like Diwali, Holi, Bollywood Club nights at Distrikt & Sugar, Global Medical/Dental Brigade Program]
LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
All the skills mentioned in the technical skills section were learnt and practiced for a duration of two years in the microbiology and biochemistry department of UVIC.
WORK EXPERIENCE
PARVATIBAI CHARITABLE TRUST HOSPITAL MUMBAI, INDIA
Intern [3 months]
Duties: check blood pressure, take electro-cardiogram, filling out injections for patients, etc.
JEANNIE’S CAFÉ
Prep cook [2015]
THE DOCKS
Prep cook [2016-2017]
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA, B.C
Administrative Assistant
Duties/Skills: used communication skills to gather information and instruct team members, gained team work and management skills while organizing events on campus, organizational and time management skills were improved, multi-tasking skills were developed, created videos, poster, promotional materials etc. Events such as multiple conferences for team building and student leaderships were planned and executed as well.
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
Diabetes Walkathon [UAE 2012]
Abu Dhabi Triathlon [UAE 2014]
Badminton, Squash and Working out
Travelling & Hiking
Exposure to new cultures
Various Runs/walks for fundraising purposes