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RISHAAD R. TARAPOREWALLA
EDUCATION
[Sept 2009 – Present] University of California, San Diego
Biochemistry and Cell Biology B.S, Class of 2013
GPA: 3.3
DAT Score: 20
X Ray, CPR, OSHA, DHA Certified
[August 2005 June 2009] Los Osos High School, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
RELATED SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook as well as
experience with Mac OSX
Fluent in English and Gujrati.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Student Run Free Dental Clinics (Rotating Manager) San Diego, CA
[June 2010 Present]
Assist dentists within the greater San Diego to provide free dental care for underprivileged families.
Assist in procedures like: extractions, fillings, root canals denture deliveries, x rays and
prophylaxis/deep cleaning for patients. Duties also require educating those with proper dental
hygiene techniques as well as having a firm understanding of all instruments needed during various
procedures. Currently in training to manage a pediatric clinic where responsibilities will also
include making sure all volunteer assistants follow OSHA protocol, cleaning instruments/tray
setups, as well as making sure all X Rays are properly taken.
J. Craig Venter Institute
[October 2012 June 2013]
As a research assistant, I was responsible for creating microbial fuel cells that were used to create
sustainable energy by culturing bacteria in brewery waste water. Duties also include trying to find
ways for maximum energy output given a particular strain of bacteria. I lead a group of four other
students to make sure that all regulations are being met and that all projects are completed properly
and within the time frame given.
[March 2010 October 2012] UCSD Recreation/Recreation Marketing La Jolla, CA
As a member of the UCSD Recreation staff was responsible for safely handling all equipment
available for use by students in the gym. As a cashier, was put in charge of maintaining inventory
records of various items sold by the gym. As a member of the marketing department, was
responsible for the production and distribution of brochures, publicizing various university events,
increasing the profitability of the student gym to the university.
Biological Science Student Association Volunteer Chair – La Jolla, CA
[June 2010 June 2011]
As the largest student run organization on campus, acted as the liaison between several UCSD
Biology department faculty members and local businesses to provide sufficient opportunities for
club members to volunteer in the community. Planned outreach programs that fundraised for the
organization, as well as mentored lower classmen with their pursuit of various degrees in Biology.
Nike Factory Store Sales Assistant – Ontario, CA
[May 2009 Sept 2010]
As a sales representative, was responsible for assisting customers with any Nike Products. I also
implemented a new system for displaying shoes that helped to curb theft of popular shoes, thus
saving the store thousands of dollars.