Experience

NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & MENTAL

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Laboratory Microbiologist, COVID Quickie Lab and Panther Lab, Public Health Laboratory

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  • Use Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity System and Panther Fusion System to analyze clinical specimens using quantitative PCR to test for SARS-CoV-2 RNA, FLU A/B and RSV by individual and pooling multiplex techniques• Provide accurate test results for approximately 100 clinical specimens per day; record specimen results through Cerner and Starlims• Perform maintenance on laboratory equipment, quality control procedures, and maintain supply of lab materials

• Associate Laboratory Microbiologist, Food and Legionella Unit, Public Health Laboratory

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  • Follow established procedures in accordance with the FDA Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM) to detect and isolate foodborne pathogens from implicated food samples taken from NYC restaurants and residents• Validate the Hygiena BAX System Q7 PCR system to assess quality and performance for detection of foodborne pathogens• Perform screening and confirmatory PCR for Legionella pneumophila SG1 using the 7500 Fast Dx Real-Time PCR Instrument; follow ISO 11731:2017E for process, enumeration, and filtration for Legionella testing• Gave presentation on response to ‘21 NYC Legionella outbreak at Association of Public Health Laboratories Conference• Maintain quality through daily temperature logs, equipment calibration, and good laboratory practice documentation Show less



Ulman Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 4K for Cancer Runner

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  • Use my personal experience as a young adult cancer survivor to spread awareness and initiate discussion on the unique battles young adult cancer patients face • Raise money for the Ulman Foundation for young adult cancer through spreading the word on social media and reaching out to family and friends • Dedicate many hours in the spring of 2020 and 2022 to train in preparation for a 4,500+ mile cross country relay run with other young adults that took place in the summer of 2020; summer of 2022 Show less



Muhlenberg College

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Developmental Biology Research Assistant

  • Aug 2018 - May 2020

  • Studied the effect of BPA levels on the development of Sea Urchin species Lytechinus variegatus and Arbacia punctulata by fertilizing urchins and exposing embryos to BPA • Learned how to use light microscopy and the scanning electron microscope to observe BPA exposed urchin embryos and gather viable data • Designed experiments to test our existing experimental methods after discovering that the previous methods were creating flawed results; after several experiments were performed, new methods were written in order to introduce improved data in the future • Communicated with other lab assistants and faculty to schedule meetings, experiments, discuss previous related scientific literature, and analyze our research to look for ways we can improve Show less



Muhlenberg College Office of Community Engagement

• Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

• Team Leader, Associate

  • Aug 2016 - May 2020

  • Engaged with others in the Allentown Community through tutoring elementary school students in math, visiting an adult drop in center, and doing arts and crafts with elementary school students • Organized and entered program attendance and volunteer information sheets into the office database using excel software • Lead the data administration team for 1 year • Improved communication and efficiency within the data administration team through consistently reaching out to members and creating task lists in the office • Collaborated with other office team leaders to work towards office wide goals and projects Show less



Muhlenberg College Academic Resource Center

• Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

• Peer Tutor- General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2019

  • Nominated by general chemistry professor • Communicated with student to explore what particular topics they were struggling with and how they learn best • Assisted the student through difficult topics and practice problems, adapting to their specific learning style and creating an encouraging environment • Met with student's professor to further understand the context of the course and how to effectively assist the student • Participated in weekly workshops to improve tutoring skills • Students tutored felt more confident in their knowledge and improved their grades in class Show less



St. Marks Nursery School

• Rockville Centre NY

• Assistant Teacher

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2019

  • Assisted teacher by preparing the classroom and setting up materials for activities. • Encouraged students to engage in active play and peer interaction • Connected with students through crafts, games and play • Assisted teacher by preparing the classroom and setting up materials for activities. • Encouraged students to engage in active play and peer interaction • Connected with students through crafts, games and play



Hydromania

• Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

• Student Teacher

  • May 2017 - May 2017

  • Met with elementary school students to discuss where our water comes from and why it must not be polluted • Engaged with students through an effective lesson plan and hands on activities • Met with elementary school students to discuss where our water comes from and why it must not be polluted • Engaged with students through an effective lesson plan and hands on activities



AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Aug 2014 - Nov 2014

  • Provided a welcoming environment for customers • Advised customers by providing information on products and suggesting items to ensure increased sales and customer satisfaction • Consistently received positive feedback from customers • Provided a welcoming environment for customers • Advised customers by providing information on products and suggesting items to ensure increased sales and customer satisfaction • Consistently received positive feedback from customers