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PRISCILLA PEREZ

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PHONE 203-***-**** • E-MAIL *****************@*****.***

EDUCATION

Salve Regina University, Newport, RI

• Bachelor of Science in Biology with Chemistry minor, May 2011

GPA 3.644/4.0, Cum Laude

American University of Rome, Rome, Italy

• Study Abroad, Fall 2009

GPA 3.35/4.0

WORK EXPERIENCE

Promotional Model, MKTG Inc., New York, NY, October 2012-present

Waitress, Plan B Restaurant, Milford, CT, September 2012-present

Tutor, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI, 2008 – 2011.

Courses: General Biology 111, General Biology 112, and The American Political System.

LEADERSHIP ROLES

Pre-Med Club President, Salve Regina University, 2010-2011.

Pre-Med Club Public Relations Committee, Salve Regina University, 2008-2009.

AWARDS

Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, Who’s Who program, 2011.

“The Who’s who program is a nationally recognized institution of the American academic community. Over the past 70 years, more than 2,000 colleges have adopted this program as part of their annual campus honors. The program was designed to recognize outstanding academic achievement and student leadership regardless of one’s financial ability to participate.”

The Minority Undergraduate Student Award, Undergraduate Education Program at the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting, 2011.

“The educational program is designed to recognize promising undergraduate science majors and their advisors and inform them about the discipline of toxicology, opportunities in toxicology, and the preparation necessary for a research career. Other benefits of the program include participation in a scientific meeting and interaction with SOT member-mentors and peers.”

Glenna Kohl Fund for Hope Scholarship, Salve Regina University, 2010.

“This scholarship is awarded to Salve Regina junior or senior students who have demonstrated a commitment to raising awareness about health and nutrition in children and adolescents.”

The Raymond F. Gates, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, Connecticut Association of REALTORS® Foundation, Inc., 2009.

“The Raymond F. Gates, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1976 in memory of Raymond F. Gates, Jr. following his tragic death in an automobile accident. Mr. Gates was the Executive Vice President of the Connecticut Association of REALTORS®. Originally the fund was intended to assist Mr. Gates' children through college. Once this objective was met, the fund was expanded to benefit the children of REALTORS®, REALTOR-ASSOCIATES®, local Board Association Executives and CAR Staff.”

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Expression and purification of G-protein subunits in Sf9 cells. Department of Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI (2010-2011).

Member of Salve Regina University peer review team for the undergraduate research journal, Impulse (2010-2011).

“Impulse is the first international, online neuroscience journal for undergraduate publications. Submissions are reviewed by students worldwide under faculty guidance, and articles are immediately published online as they are accepted.”

Determination of deltamethrin concentrations extracted from Xenopus oocytes. Department of Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI (2010).

FELLOWSHIPS

Rhode Island - IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (RI-INBRE) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), Salve Regina University, Newport, RI (2010).

PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS

Perez, P., E. Mutanguha, and S.B. Symington. “Determination of deltamethrin concentrations extracted from perfused Cav3.2-expressed Xenopus laevis oocytes.” 2nd annual SRyou Symposium, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI, 3/25/2011.

Perez, P., Mutanguha, E. M., and S.B. Symington. “Deltamethrin accumulation in perfused Xenopus laevis oocytes is unaltered by Cav3.2 expression.” 50th annual Northeast Society of Toxicology meeting. University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 10/15/2010.

Perez, P., E. Mutanguha, and S.B. Symington. “Determination of deltamethrin concentrations extracted from perfused Xenopus laevis oocytes.” Rhode Island Netwrok for molecular toxicology (RI-INBRE) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Conference. University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, 7/31/2010.

Perez, P., Symington, S.B., and A.M. Shakarian. “Genome comparison of Leishmania donovani and Leishmania major using amplified fragment length polymorphism.” 2nd annual Northeast Research and Development Symposium. University of New England, Biddeford, ME, 4/17-18/2010.

Perez, P., Shakarian, A.M., and S.B. Symington. “Using AFLP DNA fingerprinting to compare DNA strains of L. mexicana, L. donovani, and L. major.” 1st annual SRyou Symposium, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI, 3/26/2010.

PROFFESIONAL TRAINING

Emergency Medical Technician, Echo Hose Ambulance Training Center, Shelton, CT, 2011.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Newport Hospital Emergency Room, Newport, RI, June 2010 – May 2011.

Rhode Island Special Olympics, Rogers High School, Newport, RI, 2008-2011.

Lucy’s Hearth Women & Children’s Shelter, Newport, RI, September-December 2008.

Learning Un-limited program for the disabled, Salve Regina University, September – December 2008.

REFERENCES

Dr. Lisa Zuccarelli, Chairwoman & Associate Professor, Salve Regina University

Phone: 401-***-****

Email: ****.**********@*****.***

Dr. Steven Symington, Associate Professor, Salve Regina University

Phone: 401-***-****

Email: ******.********@*****.***

Cari Webber, Event Manager, MKTG Inc.

Phone: 203-***-****

Email: ****.******@******.***

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