Bioinformatics Student with Phlebotomy Experience

Faadil Syed Resume

Plainfield, IL ~ ********@*****.*** ~ 1-779-***-****

Education:

Current: Loyola University Chicago — College of Arts and Sciences (Major: Bioinformatics)

Expected Graduation: May 2028

Plainfield South High School — High School Diploma

Graduated: May 2024

Graduated with high academic honors, leadership in clubs, and athletic participation.

Clinical Experience:

Trained Phlebotomist- (Chicago School of Phlebotomy)

Completed formal phlebotomy training, focusing on safe, accurate blood collection techniques.

●Performed venipunctures and capillary punctures for specimen collection.

●Labeled samples properly and used centrifuge machines for blood separation.

Phlebotomy Externship- (LabCorp Naperville).

●Completed 40+ hours and 150+ successful venipunctures using vacutainers, butterflies, and syringes while following HIPAA and OSHA guidelines

Northwestern Hospital — Radiology Department Volunteer

Summer 2023

●Checked in patients and informed appropriate technicians or physicians.

●Observed physicians perform MRI, X-ray and ultrasound scans.

●Helped with coordination and communication within department

Work Experience:

Lead Assistant — Kumon Math and Reading Center

Shorewood, IL April 2021 – May 2024

Plainfield, IL March 2022 – May 2024

Supported an after-school academic program helping students (K-12) strengthen math and reading skills.

●Graded and reviewed student assignments to identify and address learning gaps.

●Individually tutored over 500 students, helping them master challenging concepts.

●Designed customized assignment plans tailored to student progress and comfort.

●Entered academic data and maintained organized student performance records.

●Met regularly with parents to discuss progress and offer recommendations.

●Developed strong, motivating relationships with students and their families.

●Trained and supervised new Kumon Assistants.

●Provided customer service support, answering inquiries and assisting new families.

Projects

Engineering Freshman Design Project — Loyola University Chicago

Fall 2024

Collaborative semester-long project addressing real-world engineering problems.

●Investigated noise complaints at the Loyola Writing Center through data collection and surveys.

●Analyzed noise levels using sound meters and created improvement surveys.

●Proposed an affordable, efficient solution for noise reduction.

●Presented project findings at the Loyola Symposium to faculty and attendees.

Activities

●Thaakat Member- Loyola University (2024-Current)

Involved in a non-profit organization to provide education and healthcare to underprivileged villages and communities

Skills

●Critical Thinking and Analytical Problem-Solving

●Data Collection, Entry, and Analysis

●Phlebotomy and Specimen Handling Procedures

●Adaptability and Time Management

●Leadership, Team Collaboration, and Mentorship

Volunteer Experience

Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Convention Volunteer

Fall 2023 & Fall 2025

●Provided visitor support, coordinated meals for 200+ volunteers, and assisted with event logistics.

Naperville City Council Campaign Volunteer

Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025

●Organized fundraisers, community outreach, and marketing activities for a current city councilman.

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