Education:
Bachelor of Science, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Mi
• Graduation: May 2009
• Grade Point Average: 3.0
• Major Fields of Study:
o Bio-Medical Sciences
o Psychology
o Neuroscience
High School Diploma, Fraser High School, Fraser, Mi
• Graduation: June, 2004
• Grade Point Average: 3.5
• High School Honors and Extracurricular Activities
o Honor Roll Fall, 2000 – Spring 2004
o Varsity Cross Country Fall, 2000 – Winter 2003
• Captain 2002, 2003
• Most Dedicated 2000, 2001, 2003
• Coach’s Award 2003
o Varsity Track and Field Winter 2001 – Spring 2004
• Captain 2004
o Quiz Bowl Fall, 2000 – Spring, 2004
o National Honor Society Fall, 2002 - Spring, 2004
o Senior Athlete Award Spring, 2004
• Eight Varsity Letters
• Three Captain Stars
Post High School Honors and Awards:
• State of Michigan
o Michigan Merit Award 2004
o Michigan Competitive Scholarship 2004
• Central Michigan University
o Dean’s List Fall, 2004
o Fit for Hire Certificate Fall, 2007
• Pre-Medicine and Osteopathic Society of CMU
o Most Active Initiate Spring, 2005
o Certificate of Achievement Fall, 2006
o Most Outstanding Active Member Fall, 2006
• Target Corporation
o Three Years Incident Free Certificate May, 2008
Medical Experience and Certifications
• Job Shadowing
o Dr. John Ferris, Sr. D.O. Summer, 2005
o Dr. John Ferris, Jr. D.O. Summer, 2005
o Dr. David Snider D.P.M Fall, 2008
o Dr. Todd Laughner D.P.M. Fall, 2008 and Spring, 2009
• Clinical Experience
o Ferris Orthopedics Summer, 2005
• Title: Radiology Assistant
• Responsibilities:
o Develop X-rays
o Transport Patients
o Remove Casts
o Clean Rooms
o Write Medical Records
o Central Michigan Community Hospital Winter, 2007
• Title: Medical and Surgical Volunteer
• Responsibilities:
o Pass Water
o Pass Food
o Answer Call Lights
• Certifications
o First Aide via The American Red Cross May, 2006
o CPR via The American Red Cross May, 2006
Major Credited Research Projects:
• The Role of Audiovisual Cues on Voice Recognition and Word Recall
o Overall Theme: Learning and Memory
o Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Sonya Sheffert, PhD.
o When Performed: Fall, 2006
• Measuring Neurotransmitter Levels in Mice via the Amygdala andStriatum
o Overall Theme: Huntington’s Disease
o Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Michael Sandstrom, PhD.
o When Performed: May 2007 - May 2008
• The Affect of Divided Versus Focused Attention on General Knowledge Question Answering
o Overall Theme: Performance Impacted Cognitive Attention
o Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Hajime Otani, PhD and Holly Ketterer
o When Performed: Fall, 2008
Volunteer Activities:
• Fraser High School Cross Country Assistant Coach 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008
• Pre-Medicine and Osteopathic Society Peer Mentor Fall, 2005 – Spring, 2009
• Cardiovascular Health Improvement Plan Spring, 2005
o Head of Plan: Dr. William Salterelli, PhD
o Designed to measure dimensional and physiological
variables in Mid-Michigan children to improve future health
• MCREST Foundation at St. Louis Catholic Church 3-10-2006
o For the homeless in Clinton Twp., Mi
o Served breakfast and helped to clean up afterwards
• Central Michigan Community Hospital Winter, 2007
o Title: Medical and Surgical Floor Volunteer
o Responsibilities: Pass water and food, Answer Call Lights
Varsity Division One Athletics:
• Central Michigan University Varsity Cross Country Team 2005
Club Involvement and Positions Held:
• Central Michigan University Running Club/Club Running @ CMU
o Member Fall, 2004 – Spring, 2009
o Executive Board Spring, 2005 – Spring, 2008
o Vice President Fall, 2007 – Spring, 2008
o Captain Fall, 2008
• Pre-Medicine and Osteopathic Society
o Member Spring, 2005 – Spring, 2009
o Mentor Fall, 2005 – Spring, 2009
o Social Chair and Historian 2006
o Homecoming Planning Committee 2006
o President 2007
• Phi Eta Sigma (National Honor Society)
o Member Spring, 2005 – Present
o Student Government Association Representative Fall, 2005 - Spring, 2006
o Community Service Chair Spring, 2006
o Academic Chair Fall, 2006
• Student Government Association
o Representative for Phi Eta Sigma Fall, 2005 – Spring, 2006
o Academic Affairs Committee Member Fall, 2005 – Spring, 2006
• Student National Medical Association
o Member Spring, 2006 – Spring, 2009
• CMU-MAPS of the Student National Medical Association Spring, 2006 – Spring, 2009
Paid Employment:
• Target Corporation May, 2005 – Present
o Various Locations
o Title: Logistics Team Member/Team Trainer
o Overnight/Early Morning Shift
o Duties: Backroom, Stocking, Cashier, Guest Service, Train new team members, and Trailer unload
• Enterprise Consulting Solutions January, 2010
o Various Locations
o Title: Contracted Field Technician
o Duties: Scan paper and electronic medical records into a computer database
• Facility Solutions May, 2008 – Present
o Clinton Twp, Mi
o Title: Technician
o Duties: Water testing, Equipment installations/removal, Landscaping, Construction
• Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart Academy April, 2007 – May, 2008
o Mt. Pleasant, Mi
o Title: Head Jr. High Track and Field Coach, Assistant Varsity Cross Country Coach
o Duties: Conduct practice, Plan meets, Build workout plans, Supervise assistant coaches
• Ferris Orthopedics Summer, 2005
o Clinton Twp, Mi
o Title: Radiology Assistant
o Duties: Develop X-rays, Patient transport, Cast removal, Housekeeping, Write medical records