Office Assistant

Dipal T. Desai *** Oak Tree Court, Hoffman Estates, IL

60169

847-***-**** ************@*****.***

EDUCATION

Benedictine University, Lisle, IL

. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and

Environmental Studies Certification. Graduated in May 2014.

. Cumulative GPA: 3.221/4.0; Dean's List - Awarded Spring 2013,

Fall 2013, Spring 2014

Certification

. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazardous Waste

Operation and Emergency Response (OSHA): 40 Hours

WORK EXPERIENCE

Clarke, Roselle, IL: West Nile Virus Technician

May 2014-Present

. Set gravid mosquito traps and collect them from assigned areas

. Work in a lab environment to id the samples collected and

discover the species of mosquitoes

. Perform RAMP test to identify if the samples are positive or

negative to West Nile Virus

. Equipments used in lab: Micropipettes, buffer solution, microscope,

west nile virus test cartridges, centrifuge, vortexer, dilution vials

. Help with field inspections as needed to find larvae from

assigned areas

. Also worked with ABC trap and Light trap to collect

mosquitoes

Clarke, Roselle, IL: Field Inspection Intern

June 2013- August 2013

. Certified as a General Commercial Operator to treat larva-

infected areas

. Collect mosquito larva samples from assigned areas, label

them, and send them to the main Clarke lab

. Developed ability to work independently while managing time

and workload effectively

College of Liberal Arts: Dean's Office, Lisle, IL: Student Worker

April 2011 - May

2014

. Complete pickups/deliveries between different offices on

campus, including the executive offices

. Data entry for budget forms, travel request forms, check

request forms

. Used Sedona Software database to transfer paperwork onto an

electronic database

Department of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Lisle, IL: Student

Worker August 2011 - May 2014

. Assisted professors in making copies, delivering mail and

ordering books or DVDs.

. Improved professional communication skills to work

proficiently in the office environment

College of Science: Dean's Office, Lisle, IL: Student Worker

August 2012 - December 2012

. Assisted the Dean, Dean's assistant and performed various

office tasks.

. Utilized Microsoft excel to enter student and faculty

information

. Completed pickups/deliveries within different offices on

campus

Kumon Math and Reading Center, Hoffman Estates, IL: Tutor/ Assistant

October 2007 - August 2010

. Assisted students with their daily work and graded their work

. Answered phone calls to assist the parents and made weekly

homework packets for the students

LEADERSHIP/EXTRACURRICULAR

Hindu Students Association: Vice President, Secretary, Public Relation

Chair 2010 - Current

. Organized the annual cultural event "India Night", planned fundraisers

and delegated responsibilities to host Garba Night

Yoga Club: Secretary 2011 -

Current

Badminton Intramurals

2010 - 2012

South Asian/Arabs Students Association: Secretary

2010-2011

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Care Taker, Hoffman Estates, IL: Helper 2007 - Present

. Interact with a disabled child and helped him with daily

activities.

. Try to improve his understanding by assisting him.

American Medical Students Association 5K Run, Lisle, IL: Volunteer 2012

. Controlled the traffic while students were running

. Handed water bottles

Festival of Asia: Helper/Performer 2013 - 2014

. Performed Indian dances to represent the Hindu Students

Association group in the multicultural program

. Helped order different authentic Indian foods

Dada Bhagwan Chicago Center Lisle, IL: Decoration Committee Member 2013 -

2014

. Generate new ideas and themes for the grand annual event

. Discuss details about the event and organize ideas

. Participate in monthly meetings and plan events

NOTABLE HONORS/SKILLS

. Presidential Award/Scholarship

2010-Present

. Benedictine Spirit Award/Scholarship

2010-Present

. Exxon Mobil Oil Alliance Scholarship: Presented for math and

science skills 2010

. National Honor Society: Selected as a candidate based on scholarship,

leadership, service and character. Also 2009

received scholarships from Benedictine University for being an NHS

member

. Excellent time management, organization and leadership skills

. Proficient with Microsoft Office products

. Great team-worker

. Multi-lingual: English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Sanskrit

. Interests: Drawing, Dance, Badminton, Photography, Cooking and

Traveling

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