Office Assistant Molecular Biology

Meherunissa Naseem

646-***-**** • ***************@*****.***

Objective

A college graduate with B.A in Biology with strong skills in research, laboratory experience, and leadership. Looking for opportunities to incorporate my skills and knowledge along with contributing to the growth of the company.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Biology December 2020 University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

Overall GPA: 3.37

Scholarship: Wilma Shaw Roseman Scholarship (Merit based scholarship)

Major in Biology, Minor in Psychology

Courses Taken: Genetics and Molecular Biology, Ecology, Evolution in Ecological Diseases, General Microbiology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Evolutionary Medicine, Evolution, Psychology Research Methods, Abnormal Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Life Span Development, Personality, Statistics for Psychology, Organic Chemistry.

Work Experience

Research Student Assistant: January 2020 - December 2020 University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

“Fungi and Diseases & Effector proteins of Fungi”- Extracting fungi effector proteins and inserting into plants to observe phenotypic changes

Performed scientific laboratory methods like PCR, qRT-PCR, DNA prep, DNA extraction, RNA extraction, Gel electrophoresis, DNA recovery, DNA transformation

Office Assistant June 2014 - December 2016 Azeem Law Firm, Hyderabad, India

Scheduled appointments with the clients before each case hearing

Organized paperwork, typed 10-15 pages of legal documents each week

Responded to the company’s calls and emails every day

Worked in a fast-paced environment

Volunteer Experience August 2019 - April 2020

1.Note Taker- Disability Resource Center at the University of Louisville

Attended lectures, took notes and organized it for a student with disability

Assisted students with disability on projects and weekly assignments for effectiveness with class assignments.

2.Math Tutor- Nur Islamic School Louisville

Assisted 25 elementary and middle school in grammar, linguistic and math. Student performance increased by 25%.

Leadership Experience June 2011 - May 2013

1.General Secretary- Froebel's High School, India

Hosted and organized annual school events as a cabinet member of the Student Cabinet Association

2.Team leader- Froebel's High School, India

Trained 20 students for extra-curricular activities (dance, hosting, drama, sports) in high school revitalizing their overall performance

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Editing skills in Adobe Photoshop and many video editing applications

Excellent communication including in person and via telephone

Team collaboration, time management and organized

Resilient, friendly, caring, hardworking and focused

Languages- Fluent in Hindi, Urdu and English; can read and write Arabic

Activities August 2019 - December 2020

Member of Louis Stoke Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program for STEM majors supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF)

Specific Certifications

Completed and Certified for CITI Training (Research Ethics)

Certified for Google Data Analyst for Beginners

Recognition in Dean’s list for a 3.6 GPA in Fall 2019 and Spring 2020

Received certificates for school co-curricular activities

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