VANESSA JARBO
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Education
Bachelor of Science: Bioengineering – GPA: 3.08 January 2012–December 2015
Oakland University, Rochester, MI
Engineering Course Projects
Capstone Research Project: Cloning of a substrate binding protein from the extremely thermophilic, plant biomass degrading bacterium, Caldicellulosiruptor bescii September 2015–December 2015
• Read articles relating to substrate binding proteins and thermophilic bacteria
• Performed and analyzed results of various experiments in a laboratory setting
Engineering Design and Analysis of Electromechanical Systems: Safe Box August 2015
• Prepared a written report and created a visual aid of the safe box electrical device
Introduction to Engineering Biology: Clinical Engineering March 2015
• Researched, developed, and instructed a creative and well-organized presentation of the clinical engineering professional field
Leadership Activities
GrizzHacks
Oakland University, Rochester, MI March 2016
• Coordinated the attendees during the biggest engineering event and properly maintained the staff room
Certified Tutor and Mentor
Oakland Community College Academic Support Center, Waterford, MI May 2011–Present
• Assist students with mathematics, biology, and chemistry coursework
• Coach students regarding test taking anxiety
• Cultivate positive attitudes toward study skills in a culturally diverse learning environment
Work Experience
Sales Associate
Wet Seal, Novi, MI September 2008–Present
• Meet and exceed sales goals and promote merchandise through suggestive selling techniques
• Train new associates on product knowledge and effective use of communication skills
• Handle calls and provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment
• Resolve customer issues and complaints quickly and efficiently
Technical Skills
• Microsoft Office (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher)
• CATIA, MATLAB, Visual Basic, Pspice, CodeWarrior, Windows, Mac OS X, iOS
Professional Affiliations
• College Reading and Learning Association – Level I & II Tutoring Certification
• Engineering in Medicine and Biology Student Club
• Society of Women Engineers
• League of Engineers and Computer Scientists
• National Society of Professional Engineers