EDUCATION
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
September 2009-May 2013
Bachelors of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience
Activities: Kappa Sigma Fraternity Xi-Beta Chapter, Historian, IFC
Chapter Representative, Service Pillar Award, Relay for Life, and
intramural sports
WORK EXPERIENCE
Northeastern University Research Lab, Boston, MA
January 2012-April 2013
Laboratory Research Assistant
Dr. Elizabeth Hirsch Laboratory
. Conducted DNA isolation and running of PCR, gel electrophoresis,
and DNA fingerprinting through Diversilab software
. Utilized aseptic technique for microbiology lab techniques
including bacterial strain culturing, and pipetting for use in
experiments
. Responsible for running and maintaining time-kill and time-growth
experiments
. Collected data and entered into Microsoft programs
. Autoclaved and sterilized laboratory glassware
Game On! Fenway, Boston, MA
August 2012-Present
Head of Security
. Manage entrance to the bar checking for age and sobriety
. Maintain fire code and safety standards inside of bar during
operating hours
. Develop week to week schedule
. Oversee the hiring and termination process for security employees
Parkland Medical Center, Derry, NH
May 2011-December 2011
Pharmacy Technician
. Prepared intravenous medications using proper sterile technique
. Maintained Pyxis automated floor stock medication system
. Manufactured and compounded pharmaceutical products
. Prepared medication orders for pharmacist's final check
RPF Associates, Northwood, NH
April 2010-August 2010
Technician
. Assisted in teaching a lead paint safety class to over 700 students
over many weeks
. Monitored asbestos, lead, and air in respect to OSHA and state
standards
. Reported and filed paperwork with responsibilities for dealing with
EPA on certain matters
PUBLICATIONS
Hirsch, E.B., Chang, K., Zucchi, P., Francoeur, D., Ledesma, K., Tam, V., &
Lasco, T. (In publication 2013). An evaluation of multiple phenotypic
screening methods for Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)-
producing Enterobacteriaceae. Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy.
An evaluation of multiple phenotypic screening methods for Klebsiella
pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)-producing Enterobacteriaceae. Abstract
Presented at 52nd ICAAC conference. San Francisco, Sept. 2012.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Boy Scouts of America, Danville, NH
September 2001-October 2008
Eagle Scout
. Organized projects with multiple members by administering tasks and
responsibilities to other volunteers for both an Eagle project as
well as other community service events
. Raised money via fundraising and built a wildlife preservation
blind (viewing station)
. Held leadership roles of Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader,
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader