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BARJETA BALIDEMAJ
EDUCATION
Master of Health Science Northwestern Health Sciences University Sep 2016 – Present
In Applied Clinical Nutrition Bloomington, MN
Doctor of Chiropractic Northwestern Health Sciences University Sep 2012 – Nov 2016
Bloomington, MN
Bachelor of Science University of Saint Thomas Sep 2005 – Dec 2009
Biology Saint Paul, MN
Bachelor of Arts University of Saint Thomas Sep 2005 – Dec 2009
Psychology Saint Paul, MN
Concentration:
Behavioral Neuroscience
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
Chiropractic License
Board Certification: National Board of Chiropractic Examiner
Acupuncture Certificate Northwestern Health Sciences University Sep 2015 – Nov 2016
Bloomington, MN
Basic Life Support Certificate
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Doctor of Chiropractic The Spinal Frontier April 2019 – Present
Minneapolis, MN
Chiropractic Assistant La Clinica Dec 2016 – Present
Minnesota Community Care
Saint Paul, MN
Switchboard Operator Regions Hospital Nov 2007 – Present
Saint Paul, MN
Chiropractic Clinical Internship La Clinica Aug 2016 – Nov 2016
Minnesota Community Care
Saint Paul, MN
Chiropractic Clinical Internship 50th & France Chiropractic Sep 2015 – Aug 2016
Edina, MN
Psychology Clinical Researcher Prishtina, Kosovo Apr 2010 – May 2013
Biology Laboratory Researcher Biology Department Jan 2009 – May 2009
University of Saint Thomas
Saint Paul, MN
Chemistry Laboratory Researcher Chemistry Department May 2006 – Sep 2007
University of Saint Thomas
Saint Paul, MN
PUBLICATIONS
Ojala, W.H., Balidemaj, B., Johnson, J.A., Larson, S.N., and Ojala, C.R. (2014). Molecular symmetry
and fluorine-containing supramolecular synthons as structure-differentiating agents in some “bridge-flipped”
isomeric bis-benzylideneanilines. CrystEngComm. 16, 7226-7235.
Ojala, W.H., Lystad, K.M., Deal T.L., Engebretson, J.E., Spude, J.M., Balidemaj, B., and Ojala, C.R.
(2009). Bridge Orientation as a Selector of Intermolecular Interactions in a Series of Crystalline Isomeric
Benzylideneanilines. Crystal Growth and Design, 9, 964-970.
Ojala, W.H., Arola, T.M., Herrera, N., Balidemaj, B., and Ojala, C.R. (2007). Isomeric Schiff Bases Related by
Dual Imino-Group Reversals. Acta Crystallographica, Section C: Crystal Structure Communications, 63, o207-
o211.
RESEARCH GRANTS
Young Scholars Research Grant University of Saint Thomas May 2007 – Sep 2007
Saint Paul, MN
Bush Foundation Program Grant University of Saint Thomas May 2006 – Apr 2007
Saint Paul, MN
MEDIA APPEARANCES
Star Tribune April 13, 2008
“Education For Life. Never Stop Learning”
Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine March 2008
“The Minnesota Higher Education Landscape”
CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS
Schwartz Center Rounds Panelist at Regions Hospital Saint Paul, Minnesota
October, 2017
National Chiropractic Leadership Conference (NCLC) Washington, DC
February, 2013
University of Saint Thomas Biology Department Research Symposium Saint Paul, Minnesota
“The Identification of Operons in the Pseudomonas putida F1 May 14, 2009
Using Bioinformatics”
MidBrains Midwest Undergraduate Annual Conference Saint Paul, Minnesota
“Movement on Brain Surgery” May 9, 2009
American Chemical Society 235th Spring National Meeting New Orleans, Louisiana
“Effect of Substitution on the Molecular Conformations and Crystal April 6-10, 2008
Structures of Some Centrosymmetric Benzylideneanilines”
Inquiry at The University of Saint Thomas Saint Paul, Minnesota
“Effect of Substitution on the Molecular Conformations and Crystal September 27, 2007
Structures of Some Centrosymmetric Benzylideneanilines”
University of Minnesota Institute of Technology Summer Research Expo Minneapolis, Minnesota
“Effect of Substitution on the Molecular Conformations and Crystal August 9, 2007
Structures of Some Centrosymmetric Benzylideneanilines”
American Crystallographic Association 2007 Annual Meeting Salt Lake City, Utah
“A Solid-State Search for Structure-Organizing Halogen-Nitrile July 21-26, 2007
Contacts in ‘Bridge-Flipped’ Isomeric Benzylideneanilines”
Inquiry at The University of Saint Thomas Saint Paul, Minnesota
“A Solid State Comparison of Two Centrosymmetric Benzylideneanilines” May 1, 2007
Winchell Undergraduate Research Symposium of the Minnesota Saint Paul, Minnesota
Academy of Science April 20-21, 2007
“Intermolecular Interactions in Benzylideneaniline Crystals: A Comparison
of a Fluorobenzylidene-Cyanoaniline to a Cyanobenzylidene-Fluoroaniline”
American Chemical Society 233rd Spring National Meeting Chicago, Illinois
“Intermolecular Interactions in Benzylideneaniline Crystals: A Comparison March 25-29, 2007
of a Fluorobenzylidene-Cyanoaniline to a Cyanobenzylidene-Fluoroaniline”
Inquiry at The University of Saint Thomas Saint Paul, Minnesota
“Intermolecular Interactions in Benzylideneaniline Crystals: A Comparison September 28, 2006
of a Fluorobenzylidene-Cyanoaniline to a Cyanobenzylidene-Fluoroaniline”
University of Minnesota Institute of Technology Summer Research Expo Minneapolis, Minnesota
“Intermolecular Interactions in Benzylideneaniline Crystals: A Comparison August 10, 2006
of a Fluorobenzylidene-Cyanoaniline to a Cyanobenzylidene-Fluoroaniline”
VOLUNTEER HISTORY
Psychology Clinical Researcher Prishtina, Kosovo Apr 2010 – May 2013
Research Assistant World Health Organization May 2009 – Aug 2009
Mitrovica, Kosovo
Student Observer Mental Health Unit Regions Hospital Jan 2009 – May 2009
Saint Paul, MN
Patient Transport Regions Hospital Jun 2007 – Nov 2007
Saint Paul, MN
Student Aid University of Prishtina Dec 2005 – Jan 2006
Prishtina, Kosovo
CLUBS/ASSOCIATIONS
American Chiropractic Association Member Sep 2012 – Present
Student Senate Northwestern Health Sciences University Sep 2012 – Aug 2013
Bloomington, MN
Active Minds Club Member University of Saint Thomas Jan 2009 – Dec 2009
Saint Paul, MN
Psychology Club Member University of Saint Thomas Jan 2006 – Dec 2009
Saint Paul, MN
Pre-Health Professions Club Member University of Saint Thomas Jan 2006 – Dec 2009
Saint Paul, MN
Chemistry Club Member University of Saint Thomas Sep 2005 – Dec 2009
Saint Paul, MN
Neuroscience Club Member University of Saint Thomas Sep 2005 – Dec 2009
Saint Paul, MN
Beta Beta Beta Club Member University of Saint Thomas Sep 2005 – Dec 2009
Saint Paul, MN
American Chemical Society Member United States of America Mar 2007 – Apr 2008
EXPERIENCE
Two years of chiropractic care experience
Three years of laboratory research experience
One year of clinical laboratory experience
Ten years of patient contact and hospital and clinic experience at Regions Hospital, 50th and France Chiropractic and West Side Community Health Services
Experience with teaching/tutoring
Shadowed a psychologist, medical doctor, chiropractic doctor
Experience with the Roma community in Northern Mitrovica, Kosovo
Processed loans, communicated with the borrowers, and kept their files individually
organized and in order
QUALIFICATIONS
Effective chiropractic care skills
Effective laboratory and clinical research skills
Ability to build sound working relationships with communities, governmental and non-governmental organization
Effective writing skills
Proficient with Macintosh, Microsoft Applications (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Polished interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
Effective project management skills based on attention to detail, organization, and creative thinking
Directing, coordinating and supervising skills
US citizen
Fluent in English, Albanian and Spanish