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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Fourth year biochemistry student at the University of Ottawa
Problem-solving skills developed through two years of experience in laboratory research
Excellent communication skills honed through two years of mentoring and tutoring
Very good technical skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet research tools
Fluent in English and French, intermediate-level Italian
Member of the Canadian Society of Biology
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Honours in Biochemistry year - present
University of Ottawa, ON
Major projects:
o Assessed the genetic composition of micro-organisms including bacteria and fungi
o Conducted research on the structure of animal and plant tissue cells
o Participated in field and lab work to identify organisms in the Mer Bleue Conservation Area
o Evaluated the structure and functioning of animal pathogens and toxins
Expected date of graduation: month, year
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant CO-OP year - present
Organization, City, Province
Researched and analyzed new information and resources related to the ramifications of infestation-related
crop destruction to prepare weekly update reports for the research team
Conducted experiments and data collection in plant heredity and breeding in collaboration with the senior
researcher in order to update departmental databases
Identified and classified plant species by Plantae and Magnoliophyta to facilitate further research on the
specimens
Laboratory Assistant year - year
Organization, City, Province
Collected, analyzed and interpreted results of plant samples to study the effects of common pesticides on
plant development using spectrophotometry techniques
Worked independently with minimum supervision as well as in a team to accomplish weekly goals, such as
updating data logbooks and creating laboratory reports
Participated in weekly health and safety inspections to maintain sanitization and safety standards
Biology Mentor year - year
Organization, City, Province
Taught effective study techniques to students who needed guidance throughout the academic session
Mentored first-year science students on biology and chemistry courses on a weekly basis
Provided academic and emotional support to first year students to help them transition to the university
environment
Serena Science
Tutor year - year
Organization, City, Province
Explained biological concepts to high school students on a weekly basis after school hours
Devised alternative methods of teaching based on student learning styles to facilitate and accommodate to
students’ various learning needs
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Nurse Assistant year - present
Organization, City, Province
Escorted patients to various tests and appointments at the hospital
Assisted nurses with patient care by entering patients in logbooks and meeting basic and immediate
patient and visitor needs
Classified patient documents with discretion to facilitate the nurses’ workload
Facilitator summer year
Organization, City, Province
Organized a variety of fundraising activities such as volleyball tournaments, bake sales and talent concerts
Visited elementary schools in underprivileged areas of Zambia to assess community schooling needs
Helped build a school and a cultural centre to provide the region with necessary education and community
engagement facilities
Participated in cultural events with local students to gain a better understanding of the culture and the
needs of the community
LABORATORY SKILLS
Aseptic techniques Microscope work
Biochemical assays Spectrophotometry
SDS-PAGE, PCR Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Mass
HPLC, Flash Column, Ion Exchange and Thin Spectroscopy
Layer Chromatography Simple and differential staining
Electrophoresis Titration
Sequencing Recombinant DNA technology
Restriction Endonuclease Digest
AWARDS
Fourth Annual Poster Day Winner, Department of Biochemistry, University of Ottawa, ON year
Dean’s Honour List, University of Ottawa, ON year - year
Admission Scholarship, University of Ottawa, ON year - year
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Enjoys playing Ultimate Frisbee and practising yoga
Portaged in Algonquin Park for a week
Wildlife amateur photographer
