Bioinformatics student at Towson University

ALETHEA

OWAN

OBJECTIVE

My overall goal is to gain experience in the growing field of bioinformatics beyond the classroom. Given the opportunity, the knowledge I have of bioinformatics tools, genetics and computer science /IT would be applied in a professional setting.

EDUCATION

MB3 concentration: Bioinformatics Towson University

Relevant completed coursework:

General Computer Science (C++)

Intro to Computer Science I (Java)

Intro to Bioinformatics

Principles of Genetics

In Progress:

Cancer Biology

Molecular Biology

Calculus II

Discrete Mathematics

Intro to Computer science II

EXPERIENCE

Nanny/Sitter

College Nannies Sitters &Tutors-Bethesda Maryland

02/2018 to 07/2019

Provide backup care for families

Accept/decline cases accordingly

Place intro calls to families in a timely manner acquiring/confirming information on file.

Work/ care for a wide age group of children, typically 0-14 years of age. Engage with children daily, assisting with homework, feeding, learning activities and so forth.

Registered Behavior Technician

Learn Behavioral, Trellis – Columbia Maryland

10/2020 to Current

Provide one -on-one ABA therapy in home or center

Implementation of individualized treatment plans developed by BCBA’s

Collection of data to monitor treatment plan effectiveness/progress

Providing regular written/verbal updates on treatment goals

Class Project (Paper/Power Point) – Phylogenetic study on DENND1A gene

Provided background knowledge on the gene for the introduction.

Used Blast and made a MSA using 9 protein sequences.

Looked at conserved domains and made a phylogenetic tree that was rooted.

Explored the Physio-Chemical properties of the protein.

Found the 3D structure of the protein.

SKILLS

Hardworking

Detail oriented

Goal oriented

Critical Thinker

Access biological databases

Perform phylogenetic studies

Genome mapping

Motivated

Adaptive Learner

Ability to multitask while prioritizing

Verbal/written communication skills

Conducting sequence alignments

EST analysis

Sequence annotation

ACTIVITIES

MC Job Fair Volunteer

Student Engagement –Rockville from 04/2016 to 04/2016

• Assisted in fair set up in the school gym and directed employers and potential employees to the fair location. Also, handed out directories to fair attendee's and provided information/responded to inquiries about programs related to the fair.

• Functioned as a liaison to large employers and event sponsors.

• Managed high-volume projects.

• Coordinated with event attendees and organizers

• Managed multiple tasks effectively

Earth Day of service volunteer

Long Branch Community Center –Silver Spring from 04/2016 to 04/2016

• Picked up and sorted waste in the immediate surrounding of the center and the Long Branch community.

• Worked in a large group setting to achieve a goal of improving the local community.

• Impacted the environment of my local community and collaborated with residents and community organizers.

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