Customer Service Research Assistant

Yalmarie Numan Vázquez

SENIOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT

Carolina, Puerto Rico 787-***-**** ********.*****@***.*** Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Integrative Biology Expected: May 2024 University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan,Puerto Rico Languages

• Spanish – Native language

• English – Highly fluent

Research Experience

Herbarium and Zoology Museum – Department of Biology 2021-2022 University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico

• Data basing

• Mounting specimens

• Labeling Specimens

• R Studio Workshops

PR-LSAMP Mentee – Department of Biology 2021-2022

National Science Foundation

• Studied how physical characteristics of host-phorophytes affected the seed germination of the epiphytic orchid Psychilis kraenzlinii.

• Implemented the use of a sputter coaster to prepare samples

• Applied the use of Scanning Electron Microscopy to study and analyze the surface of bark

• Performed PCR to identify fungi in symbiotic relationship with epiphytic orchid

• Prepared lab reports and research proposals

Summer Research Intern – Stress Architecture & RNA Biology Lab May 2022-August 2022 Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

• Studied the effect of essential hormones in different accessions of seedlings and how this affected their growth in salt water.

• Preparation of transgenic plants using agrobacterium method transformation.

• Implemented the use of the plugging SmartRoot in ImageJ to study the architecture of tomato roots.

• Prepared samples and implement the use of ICP-MS for the analysis of salt and potassium content in tomato seedlings

• Implemented the use of Rasberry Pi for plant phenotyping.

• Professional development opportunities: Science communication outreach activities, weekly bioinformatics workshops and weekly research seminars

• Weekly lab meetings where I shared the progress and results of my experiments Undergraduate Research Assistant – School of Pharmacy August 2022 - December 2022 UPR Comprehensive Cancer Center, MD Anderson, Notre Dame & Vanderbilt, San Juan, Puerto Rico

• Cancer biology laboratory interested in understanding molecular pathways of HPV positive penile cancer.

• Trained in cell culture

• Prepared samples and implemented the use Optical Coherence Tomography

• Implemented the use of immunohistochemistry.

Undergraduate Research Assistant – Department of Neuropathology. January 2023 – present UPR Medical Science Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico

• Neuropathology laboratory dedicated to study and solve complex neuropathology medical cases.

• Assist on the preparation of pathological slides.

• Learn about the anatomical features of the brain and to identify causes of death in forensic cases.

• Attendee of the Annual Meeting of the Pathology Academy in Puerto Rico 2023 Undergraduate Research Assistant – Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology. May- August 2023 University of Wisconsin-Madison

Teaching Experience

Math Tutor for High School Students January 2021 - June 2021 University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico

• Meet and motivate students

• Assist students with homework

• Prepare students for tests

• Organize weekly meetings

• Write progress reports

Botany Tutor for College Students 2021-2022

University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan,Puerto Rico

• Assist laboratory technician

• Prepare laboratory materials

• Assist and supervise students

• Grade papers and assignments

• Care and maintenance of botany garden

Student Counselor January 2021 - present

University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan,Puerto Rico

• Organize weekly meetings to attend students’ needs

• Listen to students’ academic and emotional concern

• Assist with career and academic development

• Mediate and resolve conflicts

• Connect students with different collage departments

• Member of the promotion subcommittee as part of the counseling program Biotechnology Lab Tutor August 2023-May 2024

University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico Scholarships, Conference Presentations and Articles

• “The influence of the tree bark in the growth of Psychilis kraenzilinii, an endemic epiphytic orchid”. 40th PR Interdisciplinary Scientific Meeting (PRISM) & 55th ACS Junior Technical Meeting (JTM). University of Puerto Rico Humacao Campus, Humacao, PR, April 2022. (Presentation)

• “Hormonal modulation of root system architecture in wild tomatoes under salt stress”. Kohut Symposium. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, August 2022. (Presentation)

• Puerto Rico – Louis Strokes Alliance for Minority Participation (PR-LSAMP) Research Scholarship Program. August 2021 – June 2022 (Scholarship)

• Gonzalez-Orellana, N.; Salazar-Mendoza, A.; Numan, Y.; & et. al. (December 2022).

“Understanding Orchid Conservation, One Species at a Time”. Orchids. 91 (12). (Article publication)

Extracurricular Activities

Directive Member of Student Organization – Webmaster August 2022 - present American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

• Social media manager

• Prepare and post promotions of events

• Schedule updates

• Share relevant content

• Engage with followers of the organization

• Host workshops and conferences about professional development for students Member of Student Organization August 2021 – June 2022 Medlife UPRRP Chapter

• Volunteer for nonprofit organizations such as Susan G. Komen, American Cancer Society, Food Banks, and community gardens

• Participate in professional development workshops Accounting Intern 2017 – 2019

School of Science, Math, Technology and Languages, Carolina, Puerto Rico

• Organize school activities and prepare flyers

• Answering and forwarding phone calls

• File important documents an keep them well organized

• Assist teachers with paperwork and laboratory materials

• Scheduling appointments

Relevant Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Profiency with Image J, R program, and SmartRoot

• Wet Lab Skills: Data basing, Sputter Coater, Microscopy, Cell Culture, ICP-MS,

• Good Communication Skills

• Customer Service

• Time Management

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