Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); Peoplesoft; Internet proficiency; talent for organizing spreadsheet data; skilled at organizing large amounts of data for presentations and group meetings
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Laboratory Technician
Philadelphia, PA
Department of Pathology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
September 2010 - May 2011
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Assisted in DNA vaccine research against infectious diseases such as HIV and West Nile Virus
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Worked in team setting and trained new employees and undergraduate students
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Designed DNA vaccine adjuvant currently in Phase I human clinical trials with National Institute of Health
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Awarded 2ndplace in field of Vaccines at UPENN Center for AIDS Research 8thAnnual Retreat
Laboratory Assistant
Philadelphia, PA
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
January 2009 - December 2009
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Performed image capturing of Purkinje neurons in postmortem tissue of Alzheimer patients
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Participated in animal research section of laboratory by assisting in immunizations and tissue harvest
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Organized and filtered large amount of data generated from experiments for publication
Clinical Research Assistant
Philadelphia, PA
Violence Intervention Project, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
June 2008 - August 2008
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Assisted in health surveillance program that refers violently injured youth to appropriate community organizations
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Conducted follow-up interviews with patients from 3 major Philadelphia hospitals
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Created and organized precise database using MS Excel and Access
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Hospital Volunteer
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
June 2008 - Present
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Interact with patients in their rooms at bedside and at activity center
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Provide sensitivity and positive reinforcement to hospitalized children and families
Mentoring Program Coordinator
Inner-City Missions
Kensington, PA
September 2007 - May 2010
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Coordinated weekly tutoring and mentoring program
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Developed activities incorporating multiple learning styles
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Compiled statistics and integrated computer data for reports evaluating program’s success
House Manager
Philadelphia, PA
King’s Court College House, University of Pennsylvania
September 2008 - May 2009
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Assisted House Board in planning events for 350 residents
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Established relations with neighboring businesses and found sponsors for house events
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Traveled to Guinea, West Africa for Summer Missions Exposure—provided basic medical assistance
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Active member of Journey Christian Fellowship and volunteer with Amigos de las Americas
