Alexander Carroll

914-***-**** ad03xs@r.postjobfree.com 318 Linden Park Lane, Cary, North Carolina 27519 EDUCATION AND HONORS

Binghamton University, State University of New York, Harpur College Binghamton, NY Bachelor of Science in Biology, Expected May 2024

Major GPA: 3.56/4.00 Cumulative GPA: 3.70/4.00 Dean’s List: 2021-2023 Apex High School Cary, NC

High School Diploma June 2021

Weighted GPA: 4.30/5.00

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Binghamton University Vestal, NY

Tour Guide Ambassador May 2022-present

●ConversewithvisitorsofBinghamton,and explain the core values of the University to represent the college

●Describethecampusenvironmenttofutureapplicants,reduce filler words, manage questions while walking between locations to increase efficiency, keep tours on schedule, and address concerns to clarify policies

●Relatepersonalexperiencetoout-of-state students, address questions such as travel logistics to help students adjust to the new climate and culture, and offer details about special exhibits to educate future applicants LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Student Researcher Vestal, NY

Biogeochemistry Research Stream, SUNY Binghamton May 2023-present

● Coordinate environmental DNA extraction from various sources using specialized protocols, and isolate genetic material from complex matrices like water, soil, or sediment to analyze for salt pollution effects

● Decipher gel electrophoresis to separate PCR-amplified DNA fragments by size and charge, enabling visualization of genetic bands for species identification of halophiles and other bacterial species

● Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams, participate in field expeditions, contribute to data analysis and manuscript preparation, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing biogeochemical perception Organic Chemistry Teachers’ Assistant Vestal, NY

Chemistry 102, Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry February 2023-May 2023

● Supervised Thursday night discussion, took attendance of the students in the course, and organized course material for improved academic performance within the means of the course of organic chemistry

● Formulated how to answer questions students could ask before the discussion period to make the period as productive and efficient as possible for the students with the Graduate Teacher’s Assistant every week Emerging Leaders Program Vestal, NY

Public relations Coordinator August 2021- December 2021

● Directed a team of eight, and organized a virtual talent show with the NoMa community center via networking with local officials in the city of Binghamton to give back to the community

● Organized performers in an Excel sheet, and created a PowerPoint for the virtual talent show to provide an engaging experience to the attendees online, and to the team of eight that were employed as well ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Basic proficiency in R and Python Lab skills: PCR, Gel electrophoresis, Ion chromatography, Gas Chromatography microbial identification, culturing microorganisms, aseptic technique, reflux, serial dilutions, and Thin Layer Chromatography Language: Fluent in German

Volunteer experience Volunteered at Lourdes Hospital in the Emergency Department and in the Pharmacy