Erin Biebesheimer
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651-***-**** e: ************@****.***
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI September 2012 to Present
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology Degree and Global Health Certificate anticipated May 2016
Relevant Course Work:
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Biology Calculus
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Genetics Environmental and Ecological Economics
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Organic Chemistry Global Health
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Biochemistry Population Health Sciences
• Microbiology
• Statistics
Rosemount High School, Rosemount, MN Class of 2012
Cumulative GPA: 3.53/4.0
Earned 26 college credits for Advanced Placement and College in the Schools courses
RESEARCH / WORK EXPERIENCE
Lab Technician, University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Biomolecular Chemistry
Mentoring by Professor Catherine Fox and Understudy Dr. Tim Hoggard September 2013 to Present
Attained position through experience with Gel Electrophoresis, PCR, R Studio, micro-pipetting, centrifuging,
spectrophotometer use, developing agar and preparing plates, gathering and documenting experiment results of
microscopic organisms
• Studying the mechanisms that regulate chromosome replication, genome stability and gene expression in
eukaryotic cells
• Using yeast as model organism to perform Autonomously Replicated Sequence (ARS) Assay
• Conduct PCR amplifications to insert specific sequences of DNA into a yeast host
• Writing scientific interim reports on research findings
• Presented poster at Undergraduate Research Symposium – “Chromatin- Dependent Yeast Origins Show
Lowest Plasmid Loss Rate; Best Origin Function”
Student Help, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Hourly Assistant for Professor Kathy Schlimgen and Dr. Gina Schuster December 2013 to Present
• Making chemical reagents and setting up equipment for Human Biochemistry laboratories
• Preparing plates for gel electrophoresis
• Handling of bio-hazardous materials, Sterilization of equipment using an autoclave
• Database entry on Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Drive
• Organizing exams, incoming and outgoing correspondence for Dr. Schlimgen of the UW-Madison School of
Medicine and Public Health
Rides Operator, Valleyfair Amusement Park, Shakopee MN
High Speed Rides and Locomotive Conductor Summer 2013
• Operated various rides, safety control for hundreds of guests everyday
• Engineer and conductor for Minnesota River Valley Railroad
• Required great attention to detail and guest interaction in a fast paced environment
Payless Shoesource, Burnsville Shopping Mall, Burnsville, MN
Sales Associate/ Assistant Manager March/December 2012
• Tracked store inventory/shipments using Coremetrics software
• Handled total sales/Checked out customers using electronic systems
• Trained new employees/Opened and closed store when manager was not on duty
• Built satisfied customer relationships
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES / MEMBERSHIPS
Member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority- Gamma Chapter
Raises over $7000 annually in philanthropic efforts
Humorology Musical Variety Show
Wisconsin’s largest non-profit student service organization
Raised $85,000 in 2014 for the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County
Students Today Leaders Forever (STLF)
Participate in annual service trips over the academic spring break
Logged over 30 hours of community service over spring break 2013
Undergraduate Genetics Association (UGA)
Academic club which promotes networking, volunteer events, science outreach, career
exploration, peer mentoring, social events, and research on campus.
American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
Provides access to current scientific publishing’s, career and networking resources
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REFERENCES
Dr. Catherine Fox- Biomolecular Chemistry Lab Mentor/Personal Investigator
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Office: 608-***-****
Dr. Tim Hoggard- Biomolecular Chemistry Graduate Lab Mentor
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Dr. Kathy Schlimgen- Human Biochemistry Laboratory Instructor
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