Christina Choi, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Pullman, Washington, United States

• As a doctoral candidate:
• Project and resource management navigating the limited resources/budget in our lab and prioritizing necessary work resulting in data used for dissertation in addition to 1 publication and 1 funded grant.
• Designed, collected, and analyzed data in order to gain a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms regulating a protein found in plants utilizing a wide variety of molecular techniques.
• Communicated my work and underlying biological concepts through oral and poster presentations at 8 conferences and 7 community outreach events.
• Collaborated with fellow lab members to problem solve issues that arose with lab equipment, protocols, and scheduling conflicts.
• Assisted with training 8 graduate students, undergraduates or visiting students on lab procedures and general biological concepts.My project focused on understanding the regulation of a particular protein found in.

• Excellent communication skills exhibited through 30+ hours of teaching via presentations, group tutoring or individual inquiries each semester.
• Time management and organizational skills exhibited by the 200+ hours each semester preparing material, grading assignments, and providing constructive feedback while continuing work on research project.
• Built rapport with 35-72+ students from diverse educational backgrounds in order to create a welcoming and inclusive environment to encourage discussion and active learning while ensuring that all students stay on.
• Appointed as lead TA for majority of the time, resulting in additional responsibilities to ensure that the course is run efficiently and consistently each semester as per professor’s standards.
• Collaborated, led, and/or mentored 10-12 teaching assistants and faculty each semester to ensure a successful completion of course.

Spokane, Washington, United States

• Assisted customers with product selection by asking engaging questions and actively listening to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Trained new employees on basic customer service techniques and company protocols.
• Performed daily shift tasks including stocking merchandise, creating displays, transferring products, inventory control, and processing transactions.

• Clerical experience as receptionist for front desk of Residence Life office through answering phones, resolving guest inquiries and assisting directors in day to day operations.
• Provides support for the 90+ student staff members, ~ 8 Resident directors, and ~3 Directors.
• Professional awareness exhibited through scheduling of multiple resident director interviews via phone or email for hiring committee to conduct at national conferences, interactions with guests, communications with.

• Leadership exhibited through planning and executing small and large community events, mentoring new advisors, and serving as a peer advisor for the 30-120+ students in my assigned community.
• Create and maintain an inclusive environment to foster academic, social, and personal growth and development through personal connections, reflective conversations and targeted events.
• Serve as an educator in terms of social justice, personal wellness, and campus resources in conjunction with the Residence Life curriculum to foster student success.

• Worked independently to prepare samples and general maintenance of plants.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Botany/Plant Biology

Activities and Societies: Biology Graduate Student Association

Bs, Biology, Minors In Chemistry, Math, French

Activities and Societies: National Residence Hall Honorary

High School Dipolma

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Math Club, Knowledge Bowl, Science Olympiad, Science Bowl, Knowledge Bowl, Chamber.