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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• Initiated project to express and target protein responsible for HLB with a long-term goal of developing a diagnostic test and treatment.

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)