Resume & Portfolio

Click here to download my professional resume: Resume 7.11.23

Education

Current program: M.S. Medical Sciences

  • Predicted Graduation: December 2024

B.S. Biology, Marshall University

  • April 2022
  • Cum Laude
  • Minors: English, psychology, chemistry, pre-professional healthcare studies

High School Diploma, Greenbrier East HS

  • May 2019
  • Valedictorian

Work Experience

Graduate Assistant: January 2023 – Current

  • Implemented innovative techniques to instruct students about human physiology
  • Enhanced student retention by facilitating group and individual tutoring sessions
  • Evaluated student performance and provided constructive feedback throughout the term

FAM Peer Mentor: Aug 2021 – April 2022

  • Developed strategies to improve and maintain student success
  • Counseled students through difficult academic and personal situations
  • Evaluated, tracked, and reported student progress throughout the year

Standardized Patient: April 2021 – Aug 2021

  • Portrayed characteristics of a real patient for healthcare students to practice examinations
  • Evaluated current PA and medical students on patient care

Research Intern: February 2021 – Aug 2021

  • Analyzed and interpreted data collected over several months
  • Maintained mutant mice populations while adhering to animal care guidelines

Buck Harless Athletic Center Tutor: Aug 2020 – Dec 2020

  • Reinforced student academic competencies in a positive learning environment
  • Implemented creative problem-solving strategies when working with struggling students

Pharmacy Technician: March 2020 – April 2022

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task in high-stress situations while maintaining close attention to detail
  • Acted as a liaison between the patient and insurance companies
  • Advised and educated patients on medication maintenance and adherence

Licenses & Certifications

Certified National Pharmacy Technician License

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification

QPR Gatekeeper

Leadership and Organizational Involvement

Marshall University Presidential Ambassador

  • Represented the President’s office at several university-sponsored events
  • Networked with guests and visitors of the university

UNI 100 Peer Mentor

  • Advised and educated new students on the resources available at Marshall University
  • Collaborated with professors and faculty members regarding the UNI 100 curriculum

Marshall University Orientation Leader

  • Introduced Marshall University to incoming students and their parents
  • Conducted tours around campus

Marshall Wesley Student Leader

  • Planned events and raised awareness for our organization and mission
  • Collaborated with a small group of like-minded peers

Volunteer Work

Mission Trips to Guatemala – 2019, 2022, 2023

  • Provided food, clothing, and medical care to underprivileged communities in Guatemala
  • Coordinated and supervised a free pharmacy for low-income patients
  • Organized a CPR/First Aid training clinic and provided first aid kits to every participant

Ronald McDonald House Charities Internship

  • Managed the front desk once weekly
  • Responsibilities included greeting guests, answering the phone, scheduling volunteer groups, and assisting the staff

Compassion International Sponsor

  • Sponsored a child in an underprivileged community through Compassion International
  • This sponsorship includes a monthly monetary donation that provides food, education, and medical care for the child and her family
  • Communicated with the child via handwritten letters

Christmas Cards

  • (2020, 2021) Handmade over 200 holiday cards and delivered them to residents at local nursing homes
  • Engaged with individual residents and established positive relationships
  • (2022) Handmade and mailed at least one holiday card to someone in every state

Editor & Writer for Study.com (Science)

  • Revised practice question sets for high school biology and chemistry students
  • Published articles on high-yield AP biology topics
  • Advised students on the best ways to prepare for AP exams

Be the Match Advocate

  • Registered as a “Be the Match” blood marrow donor
  • Advocated for this organization via social media