Shadow Dr. Eugene Golts, M.D. in both clinical and operation room (OR) settings to learn about the working life of a CT surgeon and the practice of medicine in an academic research institutionObserve a range of surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), total aortic arch replacement (TAAR), sternotomy

Problem solver: assist ≥ 100 patients per shift, answer questions, provide clear directions and resources, operate Epic Systems to look up patient information (e.g., appointments, surgery admissions)Teamwork: coordinate between departments and Ambassadors to provide escorts and wheelchair transportsCall for repairs, spills, lights out, broken elevator, restrooms needing attention, and emergency codesTrained in wheelchair use and safety

Oceanside Perspective is a startup nonprofit organization building an educational platform and community, consisting of multigenerational Leaders, Innovators, Technologists, and Entrepreneurs. Our community utilizes our multimedia content to learn and practice essential soft skills that strengthen career resilience and well-being. "Jill of All Trades" and wearer of many hats Team leader: organized, accountable, and dependable leader for a diverse, cross-functional team of 20+, including Marketing, Software Engineering, UI/UX Design, and Fundraising teams Coordinator: serve as a liaison between the founder, Board of Directors, and staff, and present progress and challenges at quarterly Board Meetings Project manager: oversee, plan, and execute cross-functional projects and initiatives Hiring manager: review applications, conduct individual/panel interviews, orientation, onboardingEditor: self-taught editor for audio/video, newsletters, blog articles, marketing copy, press releases Webmaster & Social Media Manager: maintain and update official website & social media platformsGraphic designer: create promotional content (e.g., flyers, thumbnails, social media posts)

Superhost (4.85/5 overall rating, 160+ reviews, 300+ bookings, 1000+ guests) Manage bookings, communications, cleanings, and negotiate disputes

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Shadowed Dr. Damon Herr, M.D., Dr. Jason Londeree, M.D., and other general surgeons in both clinical and OR settings for 140+ hours to learn about the day in the life of a general surgeon and the practice of medicine in a large private nonprofit healthcare organizationGained knowledge of clinical/hospital procedures and best practices for both technical and soft skillsAttended weekly surgery conference and multidisciplinary tumor board discussionsObserved patient care from preoperative consultations to surgery to postoperative follow-ups Observed a range of surgical procedures (open, laparoscopic, robotic), including lumpectomy, mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, inguinal/hiatal/umbilical hernia repair, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colectomy, adrenalectomy, hemorrhoidectomy, melanoma & lipoma excisionInteracted with a variety of staff (attendings, residents, PAs, medical assistants, breast cancer care coordinator, surgical teams), medical students, and patients with diverse backgrounds Conducted interviews with surgeons to learn about their journeys to medicine, advice for aspiring physicians, and their perspectives on the future of medicine

CHA 101L is a detailed study of prosected human cadavers in small group format with extensive hands-on experience.Mentor: master and effectively teach 1/4 stations of hands-on anatomy lab using prosections (20 stations total) and have a strong grasp on all lab stations and conceptsProblem solver: answer student questions at ≥ 14 hours of Open Lab and Rapid Review Teamwork: present weekly to teaching staff, grade quizzes, care for prosections/anatomical teaching collection, participate in lab cleaning and maintenance

The Relationship Science course delves into the science behind attraction and close relationships by integrating social, psychological, and evolutionary theories with empirical evidenceMentor: held weekly office hours & review sessions, answered questions, graded assignments & provided feedback

Lead collaborator: led the trajectories project at UCD with Stanford University’s Social Media LabProject manager: oversaw Credit/Paid SONA systems, conducted data analysis and distribution of daily surveys on Qualtrics, reported project status to Principal Investigator & graduate studentsMarketer: advertised and held information sessions in-person and through Zoom

Research assistant: trained in specific ethogram procedures for scoring Titi monkeys, scored mating behaviors used in study of long-term effects of oxytocin on social bonding Project manager: reported weekly progress to supervising graduate student

Mentor: helped students gain a deeper understanding of lab exercises and key concepts of General Biology, proposed and engaged in improvements to better facilitate learning

Lab assistant: stained bead/blood cell samples; utilized micropipettes, centrifuge, fume hoodTesting and analysis: tested and diagnosed products for software/hardware issuesGraphic designer: designed Powerpoints, covers, layout, and data presentation of Aurora™ brochure

Led staff in designing and producing High School Yearbook (300+ pgs.)

Created company logo, letterhead, business card, and website