Mila Iakovenko
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EDUCATION
V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Ukraine, 2011 - 2012
Master of Science in Genetics. (Magna cum laude). GPA 3.9
V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Ukraine, 2007 - 2011
Bachelor of Science in Biology. (Magna cum laude). GPA 3.8
Relevant Coursework: Genetics, Anatomy, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Chemistry, Cytology,
Ecology, Molecular biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Physiology
KEY SKILLS
Computer Skills: Windows (XP/Vista/7), Microsoft Office, Statistica, BioStat, Corel Draw
Biological Methods:
Professional:
Languages: PCR, qPCR, amplification, CBG-banding, GPG-banding, biostatistics/statistic analyze, Bayesian probability, databases (NCBI, EBI, GenBank, Ensembl, UCSC etc.) sequence alignment (BLAST, Clastel W2 etc.), gene ontology, phylogenetics
Leadership skills, project management, sailing skills, team work, presentation and facilitating skills, international communicative and strong marketing skills.
English, Ukrainian (native), Russian (native), French(basic), Latin (basic)
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
February 2011 – June 2012, Research Assistant (Genetics), Kharkiv National University Department of Genetics, Ukraine
• Performed cellular research, statistical analysis of data for the project “The impact of radioactivity on cytogenetic indices of seedlings of barley on a brewing direction”.
• Researched impact of different facts on cytogenetic indices of plant’s seeds.
• Worked with supervisor to plan the lab experiments.
• Prepared the chemical solutions and reagents needed for the lab.
• Prepared reports and presentations on different subjects related to biology/ genetics.
• Spoke at The Young Sciences Conference “From molecule to biosphere” and prepared article that was published on the topic “The impact of seed storage on cytogenetic indices of seedlings of barley on a brewing direction.”
October 2010 – January 2011, Research Assistant (Cytogenetic),
The Medical Genetics Laboratory of Institute of Children and Adolescents Health Care of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kharkiv, Ukraine
• Worked with Head of the Medical Genetics Lab to plan the lab experiments.
• Provided literature research the topic “Y-chromosome and diseases connected with it mutation”.
• Performed biostatical analysis of literature data (Bayesian probability), worked with biology databases.
• Prepared reports and a presentation.
June 2009 – January 2010, Research Assistant, The Biological station, Kharkiv, Ukraine
• Provided research (collected the material for genetic research, recorded the green frogs songs, statistical analysis of data)
• Prepared a poster and presented material on the topic “ Vocalization of male of green frogs Phelophilax Esculentus complex near Kharkiv National University bio station” at International Herpetology Conference (published)
• Presented research at The Young Sciences Conference “From molecule to biosphere” (published).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
February 2012 – June 2012, IT recruiter, TEAM International, Lake Mary, FL/ Kharkiv, Ukraine
• Screened candidates through networking, internet postings and cold calling for various positions in Healthcare IT nationwide
• Reviewed resumes and interviewed candidates. Created job descriptions, developed a pool of qualified candidates and built networks in order to locate qualified candidates
June 2011 – June 2012, UEFA EURO 2012™ Volunteer recruiter/ Volunteer, Ukraine
• Selected Applicants for EURO 2012 for city of Kharkov, Ukraine.
• Conducted face-to-face interviews with candidates for the UEFA EURO 2012 Volunteers Program
• Worked with athletes and media from various countries in Europe, which included arrangement of events, transportation and event logistics.
August – September 2011, Cultural envoy for exchange development, AIESEC Kranj, Slovenia
• Created advertising campaigns and marketing strategies for the company. Developed new marketing and publicity ideas for the new schemes of the company.
• Supported AIESEC members in introducing training programs and worked with them towards successful program implementations.
• Recruited and planned of Outgoing Exchange area for 2011-2012.
Summer 2010, Trainee in the project “Learn to Change the Future”, AIESEC, Romania
• Delivered training and work-shops on environmental issues at global level
• Handled tasks related to planning and directing public relations programs
• Led work-shops in Ecology for students
• Promoted a responsible behavior towards the environment in the local community - Romanian cities
July 2009 – July 2010, Vice President of Outgoing Exchange AIESEC, Kharkiv, Ukraine
• Performed strategic and operational planning of the exchange activities
• Selected and assigned international internships in Europe and Asia as Recruitment manager.
• Managed, coached and tracked progress of International Exchange Teams.
• Developed quality improvement strategies on the EP (Exchange participant) flow.
• Led the national reintegration strategy.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / CONFERENCES
• Speaker at The Young Sciences Conference “From molecule to biosphere”, Kharkiv, Ukraine, 2011
• Speaker at The International Herpetological Conference, Kharkiv National University bio station, 2009.
• Speaker at The Young Sciences Conference “From molecule to biosphere”, Kharkiv National University bio station, 2009.
• Speaker on Scientific philosophical conference of natural faculties, V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, 2007
• Facilitator in AIESEC Local Induction Conferences in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Mariupol Ukraine (2009 - 2010)
• Facilitator in AIESEC National Conferences in Lvov (2011), Mariupol(2010), Kiev(2010), Donetsk(2011)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• Vice President of AIESEC - 2009-2010, (member since 2008), Alumni – 2012, Ukraine
OTHERS
• Willing to travel. Available to relocate.