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Seattle, Washington, United States

• Planned and executed multi-day kayaking trips, managing logistics such as timing, route selection, food, water, and equipment preparation, ensuring smooth operations and a positive experience for all participants.
• Communicated effectively with a team of 10 staff members to adapt activities in response to unpredictable water conditions, prioritizing safety and quickly adjusting plans as needed.
• Cultivated a welcoming environment where campers felt supported, particularly during new experiences like kayaking, canoeing, and sailing, fostering an atmosphere of trust and learning.
• Deescalated conflicts among campers with tact, utilizing conflict resolution skills to reach mutually satisfying solutions and maintain group cohesion.
• Assisted in routine equipment maintenance and safety checks, contributing to the overall functionality and preparedness of the waterfront program.

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Investigated molecular factors affecting ABHD6 activity, focusing on potential therapeutic implications for neurological disorders
• Applied 4MUH assays to assess calcium’s influence on ABHD6 activity and conducted immunoprecipitation with detergents to analyze protein-protein interactions impacting enzyme function
• Conducted mammalian cell culture techniques and utilized SDS-PAGE for experimental analysis, ensuring accurate and reliable data interpretation