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Denver, Colorado, United States

Conducting high-throughput molecular PCR tests on patient samples from throughout Colorado to determine the presence or absence of the 2019 novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV2.

Denver

• Executed consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
• Quickly built rapport with each prospect; in order to create a low pressure, amicable sales environment in which they felt comfortable buying.
• Used Sales Force to maintain company data base with essential accounts and sales information.

Golden, Colorado

• Provided customer service through communication and problem solving skills to resolve customer complaints and provide long-term loyalty.
• Performed complete opening, closing, And shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
• Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management, contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for all patrons.
• Used correct cleaning, sanitizing, and food handling procedures to maintain optimal protections for customers.

Greater Denver Area

• Managed multiple simultaneous priorities each week when adapting to every student’s unique learning style and goals.
• Coached children ages 7-12 in technical skills and safety for rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, and hiking.
• Taught conflict resolution and bystander intervention techniques to facilitate instruction with more than 150 campers.

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

• DESIGN OF BACTERIAL ASSAY FOR DRUG DEVELOPMENT
• Designed and executed protocols to develop a preliminary drug- discovery assay adaptable to various diseases.
• Proactively streamlined existing protocol to increase efficiency of data collection and organization of project documentation.
• Trained undergraduate research assistants in laboratory procedures and analytical methods.
• Handled specimens according to multiple laboratory protocols.
• Implemented administrative organization systems to supportthe lab - improving logistical efficiency by roughly 20%.ANALYSIS OF CITRUS GREENING (HUÁNGLÓNGBÌNG) DISEASE

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

• Provided value-adding customer service by suggesting alcohol pairings for guests's meals.
• Stayed up to date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information, answer questions, and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences.
• Checked identification to enforce age regulations for alcoholic beverages.
• Trained incoming staff on restaurant's practices, culture, and procedures to maximize job satisfaction and productivity.

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

• STUDY OF EFFECTS OF DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ON NEURO-MUSCULAR DEVELOPMENT
• Conducted time-lapse imaging of living specimens using spinning-disk confocal microscopy.
• Prepared and processed specimen sections in both zebrafish and mouse models for analytical purposes.
• Maintained accurate, organized records of experiments and results.
• Collected and reported data using Adobe Illustrator and GraphPad Prism (statistical software) to inform and present future project directions.
• Maintained animal facility according to all IACUC regulations, passing each inspection without issue.

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

• Maintained animal facility according to all IACUC regulations, passing each inspection without issue.
• Monitored research animals and their enclosures for any abnormalities in order to support research activities.
• Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.

Strasbourg, Grand Est, France

• MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS EXPLORATORY DRUG TRIAL
• Navigated a cross-cultural, bilingual scientific collaboration in a non-native language.
• Executed data collection protocols using multiple mouse models.
• Presented research background and protocol design in French.
• Maintained confidentiality of results according to institutional guidelines.
• Developed research report on final findings (written in French).

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 3.6

Activities and Societies: UVa Rock Climbing Team UVa Outdoor Adventure Club University Democrats Peers are Listening Society (PALS) Nu Rho.

Certified, Wilderness First Aid

Certified, Cpr/Aed (All Ages)