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Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

•Review and provide feedback on undergraduate and graduate student resumes •Advise students in areas of career development to include cover letters, job searches, interviews, and career fair preparation•Create blogs highlighting career development tips targeting veteran students

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

•Isolated lymphoid organs from threespine stickleback fish and performed cell isolation and counting of viable cells•Characterized cell populations using an Amnis FlowSight imaging flow cytometer•Tested the use of a fluorescent dye novel to threespine stickleback fish to differentiate cell types•Reviewed relevant literature to develop experimental procedures and wrote a working protocol based on current practices

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

•Processed donor stool samples using an anaerobic chamber in order to generate aliquots for downstream analysis•Collaborated with a scientist on the Molecular Technologies team to pilot in-house stool biomarker analysis using ELISAs to quantify markers of gut inflammation •Transformed experimental data using Microsoft Excel and generated visualizations of data in Graphpad Prism for use in posters and presentations•Prepared samples for external 16S rRNA sequencing to include lysis and neutralization steps, dilutions, PCR, and agarose gel electrophoresis•Reviewed scientific literature to contribute to process optimization and development and authored multiple protocols approved for use

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

•Directly managed a team of six junior medics•Served as second in command of the ambulance platoon directing 20 soldiers and stepping into the role of acting platoon sergeant as needed•Taught medical classes and lead skills sessions to up 40 soldiers in the company•Developed training plans and facilitated smooth execution of tasks •Coordinated substance abuse prevention efforts and conducted urinalysis for soldiers assigned to the unit

Melrose, Massachusetts, United States

•Engaged in training for medical and trauma casualty assessments•Performed limited primary care assessments and administration of medication as needed

Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States

•Participated in medical and physical training exercises

Laconia, New Hampshire, United States

•Plated various microbiology specimens on selective and differential media in BSC using aseptic technique•Utilized Cepheid GeneXpert for automated sample extraction, PCR, and pathogen detection for Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) C. difficile, C. trachomatis, and N. gonorrhoeae •Performed gram staining of microbiology slides•Completed rapid testing for Flu A and B, Strep A, Covid-19, bHCG qual, HIV, Mono, Drugs of abuse screens, and urine dips•Obtained blood specimens from patients in the ER, ICU, and med/surg floors•Communicated critical lab results to nursing staff and accurately recorded and verified lab results in patient charts

Concord, New Hampshire, United States

•Provided basic life support, care, and transport of patients•Performed head-to-toe assessments of non-emergent and priority patients and administered treatments and interventions according to protocol

Lansing, Michigan, United States

•Assisted with activities of daily living and range of motion exercises•Obtained vitals•Supervised and cued patients•Transported patients

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

•Prepared meals utilizing ovens, woks, grills, and fryers according to recipe•Served food to students and faculty•Maintained a clean work environment•Delegated tasks, trained new employees, and ensured proper protocol was being followed

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

•Scheduled and ran participants for studies•Reviewed research articles to discuss at weekly meetings•Updated lab website•Transferred participant response logs into excel•Brainstormed ideas for future research studies

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology, Biotechnology Track, 3.98/4.00

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology, 3.85/4.00

Activities and Societies: Study abroad in Florence, Italy (Summer 2016), MSU Campus Lions Club, MSU Well-Being Lab Graduated with honor.

High School Diploma, 4.02/4.00

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Cross Country, Track & Field Salutatorian of graduating class