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Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Achieved a 30% surge in new client acquisitions within 1 month through a strategic multichannel marketing campaign.
• Increased client sales by 15% in 3 months by implementing effective SEO strategies and overhauling website design.
• Expanded social media following by 40% through the creation and management of targeted digital advertising.
• Boosted website traffic by 20% and e-commerce sales by 15% over a 6-month period through a strategic rebranding effort.
• Founded a freelance business and brand, maintaining a loyal customer base and high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Facilitated seamless communication among clients, customers, team members, and stakeholders to ensure project success.

Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico

• Collected and preserved plant, insect, and soil samples to study traditional maize agricultural systems in Mexico.
• Provided education on eco-friendly pest control and fertilizer methods to improve sustainable agriculture practices.
• Led workshops in local homes designed to empower women to take leadership roles in food production.
• Organized a 200-person networking conference for area farmers to connect and share skills and industry knowledge.
• Established an online database to catalog non-cultivated plants harvested for food and medicine.

Wood Dale, Illinois, United States

• Successfully managed up to 6 projects concurrently and led cross-functional teams of up to 5 direct reports.
• Reduced project lead times by 20% by utilizing Agile methodologies, including sprints and daily stand-ups.
• Developed comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Spearheaded outreach efforts to 50+ leads daily through phone and email, resulting in a 20% call-to-meeting rate.
• Designed brand identity, 28 product concepts, and an e-commerce website to bring a line of at-home test kits to market.
• Utilized HubSpot CRM for email marketing to 20k+ recipients, including an antigen test campaign and a quarterly newsletter.

Wood Dale, Illinois, United States

• Directed and supervised day-to-day operations for a team of 50+ clinical laboratory technicians and assistants.
• Accomplished a 15% reduction in test result turnaround times by eliminating inefficiencies in laboratory processing.
• Initiated a project to update paper and electronic systems to streamline sample tracking and data management.
• Established a laboratory staff training program to ensure uniform proficiency and competence across the team.
• Optimized budget by tracking expenditures, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and efficiently allocating resources.

Wood Dale, Illinois, United States

• Oversaw a research team of 12 in the clinical validation of newly developed assays, machinery, and reagents.
• Developed protocols and schedules, conducted analysis of results, and strategically planned next steps for all projects.
• Designed and executed a clinical trial phase for a novel COVID-19 testing method, involving IRB and FDA applications.
• Planned and enacted advanced documentation systems to efficiently manage resources and research activities.
• Implemented risk assessment strategies to proactively mitigate challenges to project timelines and deliverables.

Wood Dale, Illinois, United States

• Performed COVID testing involving sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction, PCR amplification, and next-gen sequencing.
• Assisted patients in-person and by phone and collected clinical samples for PCR, rapid, and genetic variant COVID testing.
• Analyzed patient results, prepared and reported findings to regulatory agencies and patients, and addressed inquiries.

Evanston, Illinois, United States

• Awarded two research grants of $3500 and $1000 to complete independent research on food insecurity, diet, and the gut microbiome during pregnancy.
• Recruited study participants, conducted interviews, and collected samples in Mexico utilizing Spanish language skills.
• Performed DNA extraction, PCR, Sanger sequencing, and data analysis using QIIME and R.
• Applied scientific writing skills to communicate findings effectively.

Glencoe, Illinois, United States

• Awarded $3500 research grant to conduct independent research on Artocarpus and its pollinators.
• Utilized biological microscopy techniques to analyze and capture images of specimens.
• Analyzed DNA samples using laboratory techniques such as DNA extraction and PCR.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Awarded $3500 Undergraduate Research Grant to conduct independent research on the biogeography of the lichenized fungus, Pseudocyphellaria glabra
• Utilized laboratory skills to perform DNA analysis such as DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and Sanger Sequencing
• Presented Results at a Field Museum Symposium.