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Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States

Summer intern with the administrative office.○ Identified cost-saving opportunities by reviewing expense reports and categorizing spend items for effective supplier management.○ Streamlined office supply inventory management, reducing waste and ensuring necessary materials were always available.○ Monitored and tracked budgets and expenses.○ Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by assisting in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.○ Collaborated with accounting team members during month-end close process, reconciling discrepancies efficiently.○ Facilitated communication between finance team and other departments, ensuring accurate understanding of financial information.

Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States

Worked as tutor and counselor for middle school and elementary school students. I help them with homework and test preparations. Specific job responsibilities are as follows:○ Provided early intervention assistance to struggling students. ○ Designed engaging lessons, using art and visual aids to enhance the learning process. ○ Created special handouts, study guides and enrichment materials to boost student knowledge. ○ Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance. ○ Coordinated parent meetings, discussing student progress and developing individualized solutions to areas of concern.

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Researched on the topic of applying Theory of Mind in non-human species: Understanding The Concept of Human Superiority: An Exploration Of The Theory Of Mind In Non-Human Species. The research paper is being published in the scientific journal of Advances in Anthropology

Houston, Texas, United States

Researched the role of the NOTCH3-EPHX3 Gene Fusion in Ovarian Cancer. The research was funded by the US Army's Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP). I wrote a research paper and presented to peers

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States

Researched on a device for detecting tick borne infectious diseases. The project was funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Researched the usage of drones in forest management. The research was funded by the NJ State Government. As part of the project, I flew drones and collected data on invasive species and the health of vegetation. The data collected was analyzed for possibilities of forest fire.

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Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Completed two college level courses and earned 8 credit hours in official Harvard transcript. The two courses completed are - (a).