Christopher J. Cassella
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EDUCATION
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Master of Science Indianapolis, IN
MS degree in biology GPA: 3.93/4.00
** *redit hours each semester, 4.0 GPA second semester August 2011-May 2012
DePauw University, Bachelor of Arts Greencastle, IN
GPA: 3.29/4.00
Major: Biochemistry GPA: 3.13/4.00
Minor: Biology August 2007-May 2011
HONORS
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Award Winner Spring 2007
Four-year, full-tuition scholarship to any school in Indiana
Awarded based on outstanding academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.
EXPERIENCE
Lyft Indianapolis, IN
Drive Associate October 2013-Present
Part-time driver for this on-demand ridesharing service, working approximately twenty-five hours per week.
Nebo Ridge Bicycles Indianapolis, IN
Bicycle Mechanic May 2012-June 2013
Full-time position performing bicycle repairs ranging from basic tune-ups to complete overhauls.
Acting head mechanic on weekends; responsible for ordering parts, operating cash register, answering phone.
DePauw University Greencastle, IN
Italian Language Tutor August 2009 – May 2011
Conducted open weekly tutoring sessions to help prepare students for exams, quizzes, or simply get extra practice.
Required approximately ten hours per week; substitute taught one Italian class at request of professor.
Phi Kappa Psi Greencastle, IN
House Manager August 2009-May2010
Managed the organization, scheduling, and inspection of house cleanings; required approximately twenty hours
per week and managed a team of over twenty fraternity brothers.
Responsible for purchasing house cleaning supplies as needed; handled minor house repairs.
Elkhart Bicycle Shop Elkhart, IN
Bicycle Mechanic Summers 2003-2011
Performed basic bicycle tune-ups, assembled new bicycles; part-time work on sales floor, operated cash register.
ACTIVITIES
DePauw University Greencastle, IN
Baseball Player August 2007-August 2009
Committed approximately thirty to forty hours per week in-season to playing shortstop in addition to balancing a
rigorous academic and part-time work schedule.
Phi Kappa Psi Greencastle, IN
Fraternity Member January 2008-May 2011
Actively involved in fraternity; held positions of house manager, house waiter, and Wish List board member.