Esmeralda Curiel

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EDUCATION

The University of Texas at El Paso August 2018

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

HIGHLIGHTS

● UTEP Dean’s List

● NAFTRG and Texas Turtle Researcher

● Five Walt Disney World Outstanding Customer

Service Awards

EXPERIENCE

M-Biolabs San Antonio, Texas August 2021-Present

Laboratory Analyst

● Research new innovations and methods to be implemented within the laboratory

● Analyze samples and reports for any discrepancies

● Classify and identify bacterial and fungal samples

● Identify and navigate ideas related to HR

● Assist General Manager and Laboratory Manager in creating new protocols for the laboratory Pipe Creek Animal Hospital Pipe Creek, Texas January 2020-August 2021 Surgery Technician/Veterinary Technician/Front Desk Receptionist

● Educated clients on patient’s disease process, treatments, procedures and medications

● Assisted other assistants by teaching different techniques for blood draws, catheter placement and analyzing samples

● Obtained and analyzed samples such as urine, blood or fecal

● Transcribed medical notes for each patient

● Review employee manual for correct protocols for PTO and job descriptions Banfield Pet Hospital El Paso, Texas & San Antonio, Texas August 2017-December 2019 Veterinary Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist

● Performed laboratory tests, to ensure the health of the animals

● Obtained blood, fecal, and urine samples, and analyze to further diagnose patients

● Observed the patients before, during, and after surgery to analyze the health of the animal, as well as ensure its well-being

● Educated clientele on the different diagnosis and treatment of their animals to provided quality care

● Social media manager for Instagram

North American Freshwater Turtle Research Group/Texas Turtles Austin, Texas February 2016 – Present Researcher/Volunteer

● Safely hand catch and return live collection of turtles from freshwater

● Measure, weigh, and classify live turtle samples

● Inform the public on the different species of turtles residing within the area

● Provide guidance and assistance to newer volunteers El Paso Speech Forensics El Paso, Texas August 2011-December 2017; March 2020 Coordinator and Judge

● Coordinated with other judges to ensure timely rounds

● Managed the proper environment for the students

● Critiqued students to help them improve

● Promoted competing in the forensics community

University Writing Center El Paso, TX February 2014 – July 2016 Writing Tutor

● Assisted students with English Linguistics for the University of Texas at El Paso

● Critiqued and edited student papers

● Promoted understanding of the English language to ESL students

● Researched different tutor methods in order to implement the best suited method for the student Walt Disney Company Orlando, FL January 2013-June 2013 College Program Intern

● Received five customer service awards for outstanding guest service

● Advertised and sold items throughout the Walt Disney resorts and parks as a cashier

● Created a welcoming environment for guests in stores by maintaining positive attitude

● Translated Spanish to English for guest’s satisfaction and convenience LEADERSHIP

Phage Hunter El Paso, Texas Fall 2011 - Winter 2012; Spring 2015 Researcher

● Discovered TerranusJE

● Science Education Alliance Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science Group Author

● Published data in eLIFE journal: Whole genome comparison of a large collection of mycobacteriophages reveals a continuum of phage genetic diversity

● Collected and compared an isolated mycobacteriophage in a specific area to other known phages by conducting multiple step procedures

Independent Research El Paso, Texas Fall 2017-Winter 2017 Laboratory Assistant

● Cataloged and categorized plant species

● Weighed and preserved samples

● Created physical copy of a database

● Collected and compared samples with previous years Independent Studies San Antonio, Texas August 2016-Current Researcher

● Learn a sector of healthcare

● Find resources for others who are in need of assistance

● Help others gather information on issues which may need to be discussed

● Assist others in navigating their legal rights, as well as discussing how to access outside resources

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