Miles Ortiz
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Education
Virginia Military Institute
August 2020–May 2024 Lexington, VA
· Bachelor of Science in Biology 3.69 GPA
· Exercise Science Minor, Rhetoric and Writing Minor UCD Study Abroad Program
January 2022–May 2022
·Gained cultural understanding of Ireland, and was able to experience their educational system Work Experience/Volunteer Experience
Second Lieutenant, United States Army
May 2024–Present Long Beach, CA 224th
STB
· Work in the Battalion S4 shop
· Manage and supervise key and critical items that are being utilized throughout the unit Peer Tutor
October 2022–January 2024 Lexington, VA
· Worked as a peer tutor and offered advice on how to properly manage time and effectively study
· Lead and managed a group study session for our intro Biology course to aid freshmen and ease their college transition.
Research Assistant
May 2022–May 2024 Lexington, VA
· Worked as a lab assistant for VMI’s Human Performance and Wellness lab to aid in collecting and analyzing data.
· Oversaw the study and dealt directly with human subjects undergoing the project through the collection of data via lactate and blood glucose
· Co-authored a publication in the European Journal of Applied Physiology Equity Representative
March 2023–May 2024 Lexington, VA
·Served as an equity representative for a company of around 200 individuals
·Lead trainings amongst all four classes at VMI
·Investigated issues surrounding DEI and worked closely with our DEI office Awards and Decoration
Institute Honors Program
January 2021–May 2024 Lexington VA
· Was a member of VMI’s Institute Honors Program in which designated individuals with an outstanding GPA were selected
· Wrote an Honors thesis which culminated with a presentation in which I was graded by professors in and out of the STEM field
Dean's List (3.2 or greater)
August 2020–May 2024
Distinguished in Academic Merit (3.5 or greater)
August 2020–May 2024