Adonica Simpson
ac8yeq@r.postjobfree.com 631-***-****
Professional Summary
Efficient Student pursuing a bachelor degree in biomedical engineering and aiming to add value to a dynamic team while building skills and acquiring new knowledge. Eager to expand horizons and make a positive impact by taking on a hands-on, dynamic positions.
Education
University of Hartford (West Hartford, CT)
Bachelor of Science Engineering
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Expected Graduation: May 2019
Coursework: Bioinstrumentation, Biomechanics, Biofluid Mechanics, Engineering Computer Application, Thermal- Fluids, Graphic Communication, Electrical Circuits, Advanced Engineering Math, Bio-instrumentation
Skills
Proficient in: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MatLab, Visual C++, Kinovea, Solid works, Labview
Additional skills: Public speaking, Innovative, Punctual, Teamwork & collaboration
Project Management/ Research
Electrochemistry, University of Hartford Biology Department 09/2017 to Present
•Developed a working chemical potentiostat on a breadboard
•Created a MATLAB code to operate a National Instruments analog-to-digital converter
•Ran cyclic voltammetry and amperometric tests & compared results to commercial system
•Perform test method evaluation& re-designing
•The goal is to modify a commercial potentiostat into a portable handheld medical device; used in a clinical setting to test patient’s blood for breast cancer biomarkers.
Molecular Cancer Research, UCONN Health 03/2018 to Present
•Ran gel electrophoresis testing
•Prepared multiple mice colon tissue slides
•Performed different slide staining procedures
•Determined diverse cells within tissue sample
Work History
Administrative Assistant 09/2018 to present
CETA Department University of Hartford- West Hartford, CT
•Fill expense reports for equipment in biomedical lab
•Measured and built shield door for MTS machine
•Developed kinovea lab assignment
Administrative Assistant 09/2015 to 09/2018
Athletics Department University of Hartford- West Hartford, CT
•Responsible for producing weekly status reports for coaches
•Produce data entry & recruiting reports for Basketball and Baseball coaches
•Organize all athletic team schedules in spreadsheets
•Sorting & labeling
•Mail handling
Leadership
•National Society of Black Engineers Student Senator 09/2017
•The Legacy Foundation 10/2016
oTaught inner city youth the benefits and concepts of S.T.E.M and engineering
oTaught circuitry, shear strength and force on a bridge
•NSBE Stem Conference 03/2016
oAssisted in the planning of a career expo, networking with companies
oOrganized engineering workshops for the middle and high school students