Manager University

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Education

Purdue University May, 2017

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

Minor: Chemistry

Certificates in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Learning Beyond the Classroom Science Experience

Microbiology Lab Technician August-December, 2016

Purdue University

• Performed laboratory experiments on Streptococcus mutans from orthodontic appliances using aseptic technique.

• Analyzed data results and presented findings to an audience of peers.

• Maintained laboratory equipment and laboratory space. Aquatic Animal Ecophysiology Lab (Study Abroad Experience) July-November, 2015 James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia

• Led a team of students to collect data on blood parameters and respiration rate of aquatic animals to determine the effects of environmental stress.

• Conducted experiments to analyze blood parameters, hemoglobin, glucose and sucrose concentration, hematocrit, and pH in before and after stress situation. Microbial Pathobiology Lab July-November, 2015

James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia

• Performed experiments analyzing the relationship between Epizootic Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus and Bohle Iridovirus in Macquaria ambigua (Golden Perch).

• Conducted histological experiments and cultured viruses, bacterium, and fish cells and analyzed results between control, infected, and vaccinated subjects. Plant Pathology Greenhouse and Laboratory Assistant August-December, 2013 Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

• Researched effects of soil pathogen biology, specifically sudden death syndrome (SDS) and phytophthora root rot (PRR) on different resistant strains.

• Inoculated soybean seedlings with antibiotic; raised seedlings in soil containing fungi fusarium virguliforme and phytophthora sojae and recorded data. Additional Experience

Facility Manager, France A. Cordova Recreation and Wellness Center December, 2016-Present Purdue University

• Manage a team of students and collaborate with professional staff to maintain the RecWell facility.

• Perform risk management and safety measures to ensure patrons have a positive experience at the RecWell facility.

Facility Attendant, France A. Cordova Recreation and Wellness Center December, 2014-December, 2016 Purdue University

• Collaborate with patrons to ensure the best workout experience while at the Recreational Sports Center.

• Prepare zones of the Recreational Sports Center for university-hosted, athletic, and club events. Engineering Projects in Community Service August-December, 2014 Purdue University

• Led a design team and made new model pieces to increase the performance of the Gene Expression Model at the Biotechnical Laboratory of the Indianapolis Children’s Museum. Women in Science Program August, 2013-Present

Women in Science Mentor, August 2014-Present

• Form lasting relationships with women in STEM fields to provide a community for career success.

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