Assistant Research

Inva Braha

**** ****** ** • Houston, TX ***** • 832-***-**** • *********@*****.***

Summary

Experienced research assistant in micropaleontology and planetary sciences. Proficient in collecting, organizing, and analyzing research data. Presented research work at Geology & Geophysics symposium. Over 2 years’ experience of excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with special needs students, helping them being successful and efficient in college. Currently working on calcareous nannofossils data report due to be published in the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) database.

Analyze and Interpret Data

Identifying Microfossils

Field Mapping/ Geological Structures

Core Logging

Construct Stratigraphic Columns

Prepare/Analyze smear slides

Excel / MS Word / Power Point

Professional Report Writing and Presenting Data

Detail Oriented

Professional Experience

Research Assistant May 2015-Spring 2016

Texas A&M University

Undergraduate Research on Micropaleontology

- One Year of original research for Dr. Leah LeVay at IODP (Integrated Ocean Discovery Program).

- Prepared necessary materials and made smear slides from core samples.

- Maintained a clean and organized space.

- Worked independently and was responsible for setting daily laboratory tasks and meeting deadlines.

- Used 1000X Axioskope Microscope and calculated the relative abundance of calcareous Nannofossils.

- Used Software programs such as PowerPoint, and Excel to graph and organize the research data

- On behalf of Texas A&M University and IODP presented the research on micropaleontology at GGGSC Geology & Geophysics Student Research Symposium.

Undergraduate Research on Fluid-assisted mass movement on Mars.

- Four months of research with Dr. David Sparks.

- Used computer modeling to simulate grain flow and analyze the role of fluid in mass movement on the surface of Mars.

- Found other academic reports/studies with related landslide movements for comparisons.

- Knowledge of UNIX and FORTRAN software as needed to run the simulation model for grain fall.

-Implemented GranFrix fluid/grain model and interpreted results.

-Along with other research students helped the professor run the simulation program so he could meet other responsibilities as a professor.

Scribe/Reader 2012-2014

Interpersonal Skills Lone Star College

- Took lecture notes and dictations for special needs students in the classroom.

- Helped students in using assistive technology software such as screen readers, screen magnification, scanners, printers, and adaptive keyboards.

- Established a good working relationship with my students and staff members.

- Students received their notes on time and were doing well in their classes.

Nurse Assistant 2008-2010

Detail Oriented University of Tirana, Albania

- Assisted nurses in giving shots, taking specimens, making it possible for the staff to perform their other duties for the patients.

-Updated patients’ records in 2/3 the normal time, making me available for other tasks.

-Used Microsoft Word and Excel to organize patients' records and write reports, making it easier for the hospital staff to keep up with their patients' updates and being efficient.

Personal Care 2012-2014

Time Management Private Party

- Full time care giver of elderly man.

- Managed medications, monitored health needs, and provided assistance with hygiene, food preparation, physical exercise, daily tasks, and doctor's visits.

- Completed these tasks daily while attended college full time.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Geology

August 2016

Texas A&M University

Associate of Science

Lone Star College (Honors: Cum Laude)

Nursing course work

University of Tirana, Albania

May 2014

2008-2010

Publications

Braha, I., and LeVay, L., in prep., Data report: Late Pleistocene calcareous nannoplankton from IODP Site U1418. Proceedings of the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program, 341.

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