ALEXANDRIA FAST

**** *** ** ** ******** Xavier, MB · 204-***-**** adjgew@r.postjobfree.com

I am hard working, with a positive work ethic, and result driven. I am a new university graduate having obtained a BSc genetics (hons) for the University of Manitoba, with lab experience in many in vivo and RNA processing techniques. I have WHMIS, Biosafety, and autoclave training. I am seeking full or part time employment in a research setting.

EXPERIENCE

SEPTEMBER 2019 – APRIL 2020

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHER (DR WHYARD’S LAB), UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA

Learned and developed lab skills. Improved hands on practical applications and theory behind many diverse lab techniques, including molecular biology techniques such as RNA extractions, cDNA synthesis, PCR, gel electrophoresis, qRT-PCR, in vitro transcription, and RNA interference methods, as well as professional data processing and reporting.

APRIL 2018 – CURRENT

AXETHROWING COACH, AXETHROWING WINNIPEG

Instruct technique and oversee safety to groups of various sizes. Event coordination and preparation.

OCTOBER 2015 – AUGUST 2020

SALES ASSOCIATE, FABRICLAND

Costumer assistance, recommendations, and advise. Fabric cutting, stock and organization.

MAY 2018

GUIDE AND INFORMATION, SCIENCE RENDEZVOUS AT UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA

Greeted and assisted students and families locate various activities and events around campus.

SUMMER 2018

VOLUNTEER, CANCER CARE MANITOBA

Delivered snacks and lunches to patients and families.

AUGUST - OCTOBER 2015

SANDWICH MAKER, QUIZNOS

Made sandwiches, food prep, customer service, operated POS.

SUMMER 2015

SHAD FELLOW, SHAD CANADA

Participated in a month long STEM summer camp at UBC. Learnt science and business techniques and the basics of computer coding (C++ and python), accompanied by lectures by professionals from various fields.

JUNE 2014 - JUNE 2015

SALES ASSOCIATE, HURL'S FOODMART

Operated POS, maintained stock and inventory assisted in making orders, organized merchandise, made sandwiches, sliced and packaged cakes and squares.

SUMMERS 2014 & 2015

VOLUNTEER, CIRCLE SQUARE RANCH

Performed a variety of roles. Most of summer 2014 was spent as kitchen staff and housekeeping. 2015 as a counselor and group leader.

EDUCATION

SEPTEMBER 2016 – MAY 2020

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (GENETICS HONOURS), UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA

Dean’s Honour’s list fall 2018, undergraduate research project in Dr. Whyard’s lab

SEPTEMBER 2012 – JUNE 2016

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA, ECOLE SECONDAIRE NEELIN HIGH SCHOOL

Honour roll all four years (grades 9 – 12), top marks on provincial math and English exams, while maintaining part time jobs and extra curricular activities

SKILLS

•Quick learner and independent worker

• Experience with experimental planning and procedure

•WHMIS, Biosafety and autoclave trained

•PHIA training

•Data collection and analysis

•Experienced using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)

•Proficient with UM Libraries database and web-based resources (ie PubMed)

•Efficient specimen processing

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