CELINA GILMORE
Buffalo, NY *****
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EDUCATION
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Candidate for Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology
**/**-**/17 Houghton College, Houghton, NY
Major: Biology Minor: Spanish
06/11 Immaculata Academy; Advanced Regents High School Diploma
05/11 Academic Certificate
State University of New York University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Jacobs School of Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology Entry Program
Subjects: Medicine, Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics
EXPERIENCE
05/21/17 to 07/31/17
Research/Internship – National Science Foundation (NSF)-Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, The State University of New York at Buffalo
Summer of 2017- Supervisor Jack Tseng, PhD
Laboratory of Jack Tseng at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Functional Anatomy and Evolution Laboratory
Topic: “An Integrated Approach to Understanding Evolutionary Transformations in Craniodental and Locomotor Specializations”
Interaction with project team members of Museum of Natural History
Investigated: Macroevolutionary patterns of craniodental evolution and adaptation of Carnivora
Applied quantitative methods to process computed tomography (CT) image data, build 3-D skull models, and simulate masticatory behavior to analyze the relationship between skull structure and function among carnivores
01/18-present
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Principal Investigator- Ann-Marie Torregrossa, PhD
Department of Psychology, Laboratory of Taste and Feeding
Collect saliva samples from various rats
Perform laboratory duties pertaining to experiments taking place in lab
Analyze and process experimental results
Trained in animal handling
09/17- present University at Buffalo; Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
STEP Program
Position: Science Instructor
Responsibilities:
Teach biophysics, biochemistry and other subjects that prepare you for a health-related career track
Educate students on how to understand and convey scientific information
Instruct students on how become familiar with practical laboratory activities
Instruct students to learn how to use basic medical instruments
Help students improve your computer and word-processing skills
01/17- 05/17 Houghton College, Houghton NY
Position: Teaching Assistant
Responsibilities:
Assist in the Biology Laboratory in accordance of grading lab reports and quizzes
05/17-present BFLO Gallery and Gift Shop
Position: Keyholder
Responsibilities:
Work with vendors and artists of Buffalo Community to promote their work
Responsible for opening and closing a store
Handling operational procedures, assisting cashiers, providing customer service, supervising, keeping the entry area clean and organized.
Follow standard operating procedures and complete all tasks as assigned by the Store Manager
Provide ongoing updates to Store Manager regarding customer feedback and complaints
Interact with customers by assisting them in locating products, demonstrating product features and benefits
06/15 and 06/16 Houghton College Basketball Camp; Houghton, NY
Position: Camp Counselor
Responsibilities:
Coached young athletes to perform, work together, and compete in the game of basketball for two weeks in the summer
Lead players in demonstrating sportsmanship and compassion for basketball
Coached players to improve skills and overall health and well-being.
2016-Present Ilio Dipaolo’s Restaurant
Position: Banquet Server
Responsibilities:
Prepped for catering affairs
Serve Hors’ D oeuvres and meals
Restock buffet table
Make sure that guests have a pleasant experience
Set up and breakdown of food tables and etc.
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
06/16-08/16 Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Position: ER Assistant
Responsibilities:
Interact with patients in the Emergency Department to provide comfort in times of need
Assist nurses by administering blankets
Stock the Emergency Room supply room
03/16 and 01/17 Fillmore Central School
Position: Health Awareness Assistant Houghton College Women’s Basketball Team
Responsibilities:
Educated and informed Kindergarten class at Fillmore Central School about the importance of working hard in school as well as staying active
Gave age appropriate examples and demonstrations
EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
2015- 2017
Houghton College Women’s Basketball Team, Houghton, NY
Member of the Women’s Basketball team
9/17-Present Love Your Melon – Club Organization at the University at Buffalo
Nonprofit organization work in the field of pediatric oncology, fund cancer research initiatives and provide immediate support for families of children battling cancer.
Spread mission
Sell products to raise funds
Personally giving hats to children in treatment in Buffalo community
AWARDS
05/06/18 Excellence in Teaching
University at Buffalo; Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences STEP Program
Science Instructor consistently strived for optimizing students’ learning experience in the sciences.
Recognition for expectational leadership while chaperoning state-wide STEP conference
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
05/18 Naloxone Certification
New York State Department of Health Opioid Overdose Prevention Program Certificate
SKILLS
Read and Interpret Computed Tomography (CT)
Research
o3D Slicer 4.62
oGeomagic, 3D Systems
oStrand 7- Finite Element Analysis Software
oMATLAB-Math Works
oMicrosoft Word ‘07
oExcel ’07
Writing
Laboratory skills
oDistillation
oSolvent Extraction
oThin Layer Chromatography
oRecrystallization
oColumn Chromatography
oElectrophoresis
oPolymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
oWestern Blot
oRestriction Enzymes
Quantitative Analysis
oMass Spectrometer
oIR
oNMR
COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Houghton College Highlanders, UB-Biomedical Science Technology Entry Program (Medical STEP)
REFERENCES
PROFESSIONAL:
Renee Mapp, M.S., Program Coordinator
Medical Science & Technology Entry Program (Medical STEP)
University at Buffalo-SMBS
Office of Medical Education, BEB 45
3435 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14214-3013
Phone: 716-***-**** Fax: 716-***-****
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Alicia Mucher, M.S., Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Houghton College Highlanders Athletics
Houghton College
One Willard Avenue, Nielsen Center 209
Houghton, NY 14744
Phone: (O) 585-***-**** (C) 719-***-****
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