Experience

SHIELD Illinois

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Medical Laboratory Scientist

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  • Perform high-complexity, multiplex real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) diagnostic assay for SARS-CoV-2 in saliva specimens • Observe the presence and absence of three SARS-CoV-2 genes, use critical thinking to analyze the accuracy of the QuantStudio™ 7 Flex software results, and perform reruns as necessary • Coordinate with laboratory staff to take preliminary steps in the testing process for efficient turn-around-time in a lab that performs up to 15k tests a day, which includes mixing reagents to create a master mix solution, positive control, and dilution buffer, and setting up the Gilson Platemaster and QuantStudio™ 7 Flex Real-Time PCR System • Train and support new processors and medical laboratory scientists in their learning of the testing process • Set up a brand new laboratory space, which involved packing, moving, doing inventory, and assembling of various furnitures (i.e. sit/stand desks, cabinets, shelves) • Troubleshoot and problem solve for unexpected mishaps, involving leadership when necessary • Regularly use molecular cleaning techniques to disinfect and maintain benchtops, equipment, and high-contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and ensure accurate testing • Accession patient samples while practicing standard policies and procedures for quality control and safety • Aliquot primer/probe mix with manual pipettes and update appropriate documents and forms • Utilize VWR ovens, biosafety cabinets, automated equipment (Gilson Pipetmax robots), Eppendorf Repeater, centrifuge, vortex, LIMS, PNC (Point and Click), and Electronic Health Record system for the diagnostic testing process • Restock and organize supplies for efficient high-volume workflow Show less



UChicago Medicine

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pathologists' Assistant Shadow in Surgical Pathology

  • Nov 2021 - Nov 2021

  • Shadowed Rachel Poon, PA (ASCP) to gain insight and advice from her perspective working as a pathologists’ assistant for over a decade • Toured the surgical pathology lab, which includes 10 grossing stations, cryostat machines, formalin tanks, and a tissue banking station, as well as the autopsy room • Observed the gross examination of small specimens, such as endometrial polyps, dental extractions, and various biopsies, photographing of a specimen using the MacroPATH Pro-X machine, and the utilization of healthcare softwares CoPath, EPIC, Ventana, and Dragon Show less



Carle Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Laboratory Assistant

  • Jul 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Utilized healthcare software, EPIC and LIS, to register, receive and appropriately label specimens to be tested for COVID-19• Ensured proper specimen type, order information, and patient identification by cross-checking with online databases and requisitions• Assisted in the fast-paced central processing lab to receive and process blood, urine, and body fluid specimens and deliver them to their respective pathology lab division for testing

• Pathologists' Assistant Shadow in Surgical Pathology

  • Sep 2021 - Sep 2021

  • Shadowed Brandon Cassette, David Huffman, and Lauren Ritzel while making inquiries about their career and the specimens they were grossing• Viewed physical manifestations of diseases, such as placental infarcts, colon tumors of various cancer stages, tissue damage caused by an appendix perforation, and an amputated foot with a loss of flesh• Palpated for lymph nodes to distinguish them from adipose tissue and learned about their role in the staging of cancer (i.e. cancer in lymph nodes mean that the cancer has metastasized) Show less



Upkey

• Australia
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Leadership and Entrepreneurship Intern (VIP)

  • Jun 2020 - Jul 2020

  • Conducted eight business or personal development projects and presented deliverables to company executives and sponsors each week • Completed a Capstone Project for DreamKit, an Upkey partner, by compiling a list of corporations with complementary philanthropic missions and contacted them representing the start-up, facilitating their business initiative of attaining corporate sponsorships • Analyzed different business models and collaborated with other interns to pitch a business plan for our sustainable hair care brand, "Cheveux" Show less



University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Career Guide Producer

  • Feb 2020 - May 2020

  • Gathered extensive data from 50+ peers to gauge attitudes regarding personal career readiness and usage/awareness of career resources • Assembled class recommendations, leadership workshops, career fair dates, and aptitude tests to construct a viable and practical career readiness guide for undergraduate students at UIUC • Collaborated with the University's Psychology Department, Career Center, and Siebel Center of Design to optimize guides and maximize reach • Gathered extensive data from 50+ peers to gauge attitudes regarding personal career readiness and usage/awareness of career resources • Assembled class recommendations, leadership workshops, career fair dates, and aptitude tests to construct a viable and practical career readiness guide for undergraduate students at UIUC • Collaborated with the University's Psychology Department, Career Center, and Siebel Center of Design to optimize guides and maximize reach



Alpha Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc.

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Philanthropy Chair

  • Jan 2020 - May 2020

  • Coordinated a 3-day social media campaign raising awareness on and providing resources for sexual assault awareness month• Collaborated with the Illini Brazilian Jiu jitsu Club to plan a self-defense workshop• Designed a shirt to sell and raise money for No Kid Hungry, contributing to 280 meals for children in need

• Charter Founding Member

  • Apr 2019 - May 2020

• Historian & Publicity Chair

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Built the foundation for the new organization’s social media accounts, increasing the Instagram follower count by 650+ and Facebook likes by 300+• Managed the accounts via content creation, audience interaction, and interorganizational communication• Designed graphics and coordinated with various chairs (fundraising, philanthropy, etc.) to publicize and promote events• Documented the progress of the charter, captured photos and videos at events, and organized 1,000+ pieces of media in Google Drive Show less



Beckwith Residential Support Services

• Wellness Program Coordinator Intern

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Beckwith Residential Support Services (BRSS) • Created and implemented numerous intellectual and social programs for students with disabilities • Conducted research on student interests and needs pertaining to wellness programs via in-depth interviews and large-scale surveying • Corresponded with and brought in paraprofessionals from the University Counseling Center as guest speakers for a mindfulness workshop Beckwith Residential Support Services (BRSS) • Created and implemented numerous intellectual and social programs for students with disabilities • Conducted research on student interests and needs pertaining to wellness programs via in-depth interviews and large-scale surveying • Corresponded with and brought in paraprofessionals from the University Counseling Center as guest speakers for a mindfulness workshop



The Plaza at Park Grill

• United States
• Restaurants

• Server

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Utilized excellent recall ability to provide customers with reliable, quality service • Organized dynamic layouts to suit customer needs, while efficiently fulfilling specific customer requests • Greeted customers cordially, gave recommendations, and answered questions about the food and service • Utilized excellent recall ability to provide customers with reliable, quality service • Organized dynamic layouts to suit customer needs, while efficiently fulfilling specific customer requests • Greeted customers cordially, gave recommendations, and answered questions about the food and service



Crisis Nursery

• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Safe Children Program Volunteer

  • Nov 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Provided emotional support for the children who come in by rocking, holding, facilitating play, etc. • Cared for the physical needs of the children by feeding, toileting, dressing, etc. • Engaged in educational and innovative play while adapting for children with various needs, interests, and abilities • Provided emotional support for the children who come in by rocking, holding, facilitating play, etc. • Cared for the physical needs of the children by feeding, toileting, dressing, etc. • Engaged in educational and innovative play while adapting for children with various needs, interests, and abilities

• Food Runner & Busser

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Managed orders from the kitchen and delivered food accurately and efficiently • Worked as a team with servers and other food runners/bussers to ensure that the needs of each customer was cared for • Performed cleaning duties such as sweeping, clearing and wiping tables while keeping supplies replenished • Managed orders from the kitchen and delivered food accurately and efficiently • Worked as a team with servers and other food runners/bussers to ensure that the needs of each customer was cared for • Performed cleaning duties such as sweeping, clearing and wiping tables while keeping supplies replenished



Prairie Winds of Urbana

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Wellness Program Coordinator Volunteer

  • Feb 2018 - May 2018

  • Collaborated with the facility coordinator and six other students to provide senior residents with smile-inducing activities that promote various dimensions of wellness • Met with the Prairie Winds residents over dinner to get to know them and their interests, and presented ideas for the wellness events • Planned and executed five wellness events: an arboretum visit, egg dyeing, a capella night, game night/cocktail hour, and music with dinner • Collaborated with the facility coordinator and six other students to provide senior residents with smile-inducing activities that promote various dimensions of wellness • Met with the Prairie Winds residents over dinner to get to know them and their interests, and presented ideas for the wellness events • Planned and executed five wellness events: an arboretum visit, egg dyeing, a capella night, game night/cocktail hour, and music with dinner



KOOP- KIDS OWNED AND OPERATED PLAY

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• KOOP Program Volunteer

  • Feb 2018 - May 2018

  • Supervised and interacted with children ranging from preschool to 5th grade through child-led play • Compiled a list of local businesses, calling and representing KOOP to ask for donation materials • Supervised and interacted with children ranging from preschool to 5th grade through child-led play • Compiled a list of local businesses, calling and representing KOOP to ask for donation materials



Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) - O'Hare & Midway International Airports

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Passenger Service Agent

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  • Assisted passengers on wheelchairs with boarding and deboarding flights safely and efficiently • Communicated with passengers about their needs whether they had to use the restroom, get food, or stop by a gift shop • Facilitated with check ins at gate counters and security checkpoints to transport them to their correct destination • Assisted passengers on wheelchairs with boarding and deboarding flights safely and efficiently • Communicated with passengers about their needs whether they had to use the restroom, get food, or stop by a gift shop • Facilitated with check ins at gate counters and security checkpoints to transport them to their correct destination

• Pathologists' Assistant Shadow in Surgical Pathology

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2016

  • Followed Rachel Poon, PA, through the sanitary and safety protocol in preparation for entering and exiting a laboratory environment • Observed grossing techniques, including dissection of several specimens and dictation of their descriptions • Observed the process of determining the appropriate sections for examination and placing them in cassettes • Followed Rachel Poon, PA, through the sanitary and safety protocol in preparation for entering and exiting a laboratory environment • Observed grossing techniques, including dissection of several specimens and dictation of their descriptions • Observed the process of determining the appropriate sections for examination and placing them in cassettes



Project:VISION, Inc.

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

• Health Awareness Prevention Student Educator

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Researched about Hepatitis B and its prevalence amongst Asians and Pacific Islanders • Partnered with another student under the leadership program to produce a poster presentation on Hepatitis B • Collaborated with other high school and medical students to educate the Chinatown community about various health topics in a health fair • Researched about Hepatitis B and its prevalence amongst Asians and Pacific Islanders • Partnered with another student under the leadership program to produce a poster presentation on Hepatitis B • Collaborated with other high school and medical students to educate the Chinatown community about various health topics in a health fair



After School Matters

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Yoga Instructor

  • Oct 2015 - May 2016

  · Attended class to practice yoga routines for two hours every weekday · Dedicated three hours weekly to arrange several yoga sequences and practice presentation skills · Guided a class of 20 students in yoga through a variety of postures, asanas and breathing exercises · Attended class to practice yoga routines for two hours every weekday · Dedicated three hours weekly to arrange several yoga sequences and practice presentation skills · Guided a class of 20 students in yoga through a variety of postures, asanas and breathing exercises