Education:
University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB); Graduated: March 2017
Bachelor of Science, Aquatic Biology
University of Queensland, Australia; August-November 2015
Marine Biology and Terrestrial Ecology (21 units)
Relevant Experience:
Immunochemical Manufacturing Specialist; Bio SB, Goleta, CA
June 2017-present
Bulk production and manufacture of antibody solutions, ancillaries, substrate chromogens, and detection systems for immunohistochemistry, as well as monitor the immunochemical inventory.
Design and run IHC experiments as part of the R&D department testing the functionality and performance of antibodies to stain cancerous tissues.
Administrative Coordinator; Associated Students Recycling, UCSB, CA
August 2016-June 2017
Oversaw all in-office work, including managing the email, designing the website, monitoring the usage of electric vehicles, and scheduling special pickups in coordination with the student staff.
Managed the Waste Service program for special events on campus, including making quotes/invoices, delegating tasks to the team, and planning/servicing the event.
Expanded the program by creating new protocol for general practices and procedures.
Lab Intern; PISCO (Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans), UCSB, CA
April 2015-June 2016
Washed, sorted, and measured samples of marine invertebrates and fish species for long-term ecological research of the Santa Barbara Channel.
Collected samples within the intertidal and pelagic zones by snorkeling and freediving.
Volunteer, Paid Intern; The REEF (Research Experience and Education Facility), UCSB, CA
September 2013-October 2014
Designed and implemented lesson plans to teach and communicate ocean science to children in grades K-12.
Led active and hands-on school programs and tours of the touch tanks and tide pools, including private tours, school science nights, and beach clean-ups.
Maintained touch tanks with marine fauna and flora in open and closed water systems.
Additional Experience:
Cashier, Delivery Driver; Woodstock’s Pizza, Isla Vista, CA
June 2015-August 2016
Executed the making, delivering, and tendering of food and catering orders.
Deep-Water Lifeguard, Assistant Team Leader; Knott’s Soak City Waterpark, Palm Springs, CA
July 2012-September 2013
Managed all lifeguards, their position changes, and break/clock-out times.
Served as a first and second responder to all slides and pools throughout the park.