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SKILLS SUMMARY

Able to use scientific rules and methods to solve problems and to prepare laboratory reagents and solutions.

Able to work independently or within a team and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, face-to-face, over the telephone with customers, contractors, public officials, business leaders, and coworkers.

Possess proficient knowledge of Agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, western and southern hybridization, DNA ligation, DNA isolation, Chromosomal DNA analysis, Transformation, PCR, Tissue culture and cell cultures, sterile techniques, culturing and handling bacterial samples, and immunohistochemistry

Proficient in operating complex laboratory instruments.

Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, Excel

Proficient in video editing software such as Lightworks EDUCATION

Cumberland International Early College Highschool 2014-2018

Dean’s List 2016-2018

Chancellor’s List 2018-Current

Graduated Magna Cum Laude with 3.5 GPA

Recipient of the 2 Year Debt- Free Fayetteville State University Scholarship

Member of the National Honor Society

Coursework in both high school and University level courses

Awarded cord at graduation due to my exemplary work of 50+ volunteer hours that year alone Fayetteville State University 2018-Current

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As my coursework bleeds into University, the aforementioned still applies PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY

FSU Rise Scholar 2019-2021

Wasa scholar participating in labs amongst my peers, learning and doing research with several mentors, while also being a mentor myself. Exploits include tours around labs and interacting with technology, molecular biology labs, protein chemistry techniques, and instances of electrophoresis. As I am a part of this organization, I was required to do scientific research.

Laboratory Manager/ Mentor

Duties include:

Opening and shutting down the lab when necessary

Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.

Assist in developing, improving, and trouble-shooting laboratory experiment and isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examinations.

Conduct research and assist in conducting of research, including the collection of information and samples

Conduct standardized biological, microbiological or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses to evaluate the quantity or quality of physical or chemical substances in bacteria

Coordinate with biology faculty, especially those involved in courses with multiple laboratory classes;

Function independently in the laboratory while preparing reagents, testing experiment, conducting trials to determine feasibility of modifications of procedures, and designing alternate procedures aimed at solving immediate problems, reducing costs, or making most efficient use of available resources;

Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities and identify, classify, label, store hazardous waste for disposal, maintain laboratory instruments and coordinate necessary procedures with associated personnel

Prepare cultures and handle bacteria samples, perform gel electrophoresis, prepare enzymes, perform DNA isolation, restriction, and transformation, and order and inventory laboratory equipment.

Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining experiments for publication

Supervise and instruct students and work-study students; and

Utilize knowledge of physical and chemical properties of reagents needed in order to maximize efficient use of current resources and provide sufficient quantities of chemicals and appropriate equipment for all laboratory sections.

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Internship

Experiences Include:

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Working diligently with immunohistochemistry, conducting several forms of IHC staining of brain matter

Using simulation and microscope technology to conduct neurological analysis

Sacrificed and dissected animals in order to do studies regarding inebriation

Analyzed ongoing experiments in the lab regarding the nature of alcoholism and addiction

Sliced and handled fragile brain tissue, maneuvering them onto microscope slides for analysis

Presented information regarding my research to peers and superiors ROSWELL PARK CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Researcher

Experience include:

Researched the addictive and carcinogenic aspects of nicotine consumption

Measured and analyzed the construction of tobacco cigarettes

Looked into the content of vape products

Compared and contrasted various forms of nicotine consumption like cigars and cigarettes

Discussed and researched legislature in regards to various tobacco and nicotine products in their sale and distribution

VOLUNTEERING HISTORY

Headquarters’ Library, 300 Maiden Ln, Fayetteville, NC 28301- General Assistant

• Duties included organizing of books, setting up of electrical equipment, creation of crafts and materials for activities and classes.

Lauretta Taylor Daycare, 1200 Murchison Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28301

• Duties included door operation, monitoring and interacting with children, cleaning and gathering of materials, creation of crafts for classes

Tutoring

● Acted as a tutor for handicapped and young peers in need of help with a variety of subjects usually in the form of math, or reading.

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Cell biology, Advance Microbiology, Genetics, Tissue Culture, Biotechnology, Comparative and Vertebrate Anatomy, Physiology, and Comparative Physiology.

PRESENTATIONS IN NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS Ishmel Lock, James Raynor, Ph.D., Nancy Hanson, Ph.D.,and Jeffrey Shipman (2019) Characterization of Cephalosporin Resistance in Outbreak Isolates of E. coli and Klebsiella spp.Collected from a Fayetteville, NC 4

Hospital Between 2017 and 2019. The Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students 2020, November 11-14,2020, Anaheim, CA, USA

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