Student

Alicia Long

607-***-**** ******@**********.*** Ithaca, NY linkedin.com/in/alicialong24

EDUCATION AND HONORS

Binghamton University, State University of New York, School of Management Binghamton, NY Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Expected May 2028 Cumulative GPA: 3.85/4.00 Dean’s List: Fall 2024, Spring 2025 Ithaca High School Ithaca, NY

Advanced Regents Diploma June 2024

Cumulative GPA: 3.88/4.33 SAT: 1510/1600 Honors/Awards: Scholar Athlete, NYS Seal of Biliteracy, Mastery in Mathematics PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

USDA-ARS Emerging Pests and Pathogens Research Unit Ithaca, NY Lab Assistant July 2024 - August 2024

● Partnered with undergraduate students to make agar plates, clone Agrobacterium, and inoculate 100+ juvenile Arabidopsis plants with 3 different bacteria constructs to test crown gall symbionts’ ability to deliver biologically active molecules into the host plant

● Collected data for 3 trials of symbiont technology experiments by measuring the heights of 100+ inoculated plants, checking for the desired visual output of dwarfism, cutting symbionts for genetic analysis, and inputting data into Excel for statistical analysis Cornell University Mechanical Engineering Ithaca, NY Lab Assistant June 2023 - August 2023

● Coded a MatLab program that compares extracted power to rotation for a Cornell University undergraduate mechanical engineering lab to test wind turbine efficiency by self-learning MatLab in 2 weeks and collaborating with professors and students

● Configured a Cricut Maker 3 and tested its compatibility with 10+ types of materials, evaluating and researching its precision and durability and writing detailed step-by-step instructions for seamless use in a Cornell University undergraduate engineering class Boyce Thompson Institute Ithaca, NY

Greenhouse Intern July 2022 - August 2022

● Designed and led a research project on impacts of light intensity and fertilizer type on plant growth by raising 40+ plants under specific conditions; collecting and analyzing data to identify patterns and presenting results to 50+ attendees at a symposium

● Managed experimental conditions for 7 Boyce Thompson Institute research labs by collaborating with principal investigators to set optimal conditions for different plant species or experiments, and maintaining chamber light, temperature, and humidity levels LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Women in Business x Grant Thornton Case Competition Binghamton, NY Finalist – 1st Place October 2024

●Led a team in a business consulting case competition, by analyzing a case on the company SHEIN, identifying complex problems such as sustainability, copyright, and cultural appropriation issues; developed strategic solutions, including introducing sustainable material usage, reforming the SHEIN x Designer Incubator program and strengthening the product review process

●Prepared and delivered a final presentation, highlighting key findings and research to Grant Thornton business professionals Binghamton University Emerging Leaders Program Binghamton, NY Environment and Ecology Knowledge Community Student Mentee August 2024 - January 2025

●Organized a nature scavenger hunt event for local families to promote environmental awareness by collaborating with 10 students, 2 student mentors and the Waterman Conservation Education Center through weekly meetings and ongoing email correspondence

●Engaged in alumni and student networking events, leadership seminars, working with group members and mentors to create a recap video and deliver a presentation on event planning, outcomes, and personal reflections to an audience of 50+ attendees Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Youth Orchestra Ithaca, NY Student Representative September 2023 - June 2024

●Actively engaged with orchestra members at rehearsals and attended monthly meetings with conductor and advisory committee to communicate comments and concerns related to repertoire and activities in order to foster a collaborative and friendly environment

●Researched pieces in our seasonal programs to write program notes, and organized fundraisers, including a chamber concert raffle event and selling program ads, ultimately raising over $25,000 for a Spring 2024 Italy trip, assisting about 80 students in attending ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Technical Skills: Proficient in Java, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Basic in Matlab, Python Case Competitions: Peloton MCG, Starbucks MCG EY TechX Language: Conversational in Mandarin

Volunteer Experience: Sciencenter Future Science Leader Mentor and General Volunteer, Ithaca HS Sports Department Volunteer Interests: Orchestra, K-pop Music and Choreography, Anime, Marvel movies, Hiking, Astronomy, Tennis, Origami

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