Research Assistant, Office Secretary

Kylie Feliciano

White Plains, NY & Boston, MA **************@*****.*** 914-***-****

EDUCATION

Boston University Boston, MA

Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience & Philosophy Cumulative GPA: 3.71/4.00 May 2024 Minors in Biology and Innovation/Entrepreneurship, Pre-Law Track WORK EXPERIENCE

The Howe Lab at Boston University Boston, MA

Research Assistant October 2022 - Current

● Utilized innovative techniques such as two-photon calcium imaging and fiber photometry in a project aimed at understanding how the balance between direct and indirect pathway spiny projection neuron activity relates to motivated behavior and movement in the striatum.

● Headed extensive data analysis on the project via statistical software like Matlab which included IDing cells with different fluorescent proteins as well as trend/pattern identification of dSPNs and iSPNs. Boston University Vision & Computational Neuroscience Lab Boston, MA Student Researcher November 2022 - Current

● Led my own independent project in which I created a deep neural network and utilized machine learning techniques to investigate neural correlates of Alzheimer’s Disease with EEG data. PwC & Paragon One Remote

Non-Profit Consulting Extern August - October 2022

● Conducted extensive market research and outreach efforts resulting in the establishment of 4 new strategic partnerships, contributing to increased program awareness.

● Presented recommendations to improve Summer Search Boston’s youth programs, chosen out of 30+ externs, to the non-profits’s executive team and PwC consultants. Yonkers Family Service Society Yonkers, NY

Summer Reading Volunteer May - August 2022

● Taught elementary school students how to read through the development of unique and personalized lessons leading to each student reaching proficiency in the upcoming grade level before the end of summer. Boston University Center for Career Development Boston, MA Peer Mentor May 2021- May 2022

● Directed my own 2-credit course in which I counseled 20 freshmen regarding educational and special issues, such as course selection, class registration, school adjustment, career planning, and mental health. Thomas Bazdekis DDS Yonkers, NY

Office Secretary August 2018 - June 2020

● Demonstrated effective managerial skills by overseeing various administrative tasks, such as answering and redirecting phone calls and emails, providing comprehensive information and scheduling appointments.

● Took charge of financial management responsibilities, including processing payments, handling insurance claims, updating account balances, and demonstrating a high level of attention to detail. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & ACTIVITIES

BU Debate Society Boston, MA

Tournament Coordinator and Treasurer May 2022 - Current

● Organized and hosted 5 APDA national tournaments for BU including Novice, Nationals, and BIPOC.

● Led the creation of a fundraiser committee whose work doubled the funds for the club (4k increase). BU CAS Student Government Boston, MA

Student Advocacy Board September 2022 - Current

● Headed a project to implement a Scribe Program for ESL students struggling with humanities courses by directly working with administration and through the research and analysis of issues affecting students. Latino Justice New York, New York

LawBound Scholar July - August 2022

● Learned ins and outs of the U.S. court system through participation in Moot Court and Mock Trial Cases in which I developed litigation, reasoning, and critical reading skills. SKILLS

Computer: Matlab, ImageJ, Mestravova, Microsoft Office (including Powerpoint, Word, Excel, etc…), Adobe Languages: English, Spanish (reading/writing/conversational)

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