Experience

Pacific Fertility Center

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

• Embryologist III

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Embryologist II

  • Aug 2021 - Present

• Embryologist I

  • Mar 2020 - Aug 2021

• Jr. Embryologist

  • Oct 2018 - Mar 2020



California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coursework: Assisted Reproduction Technologies of Gametes and Embryos Laboratory

  • Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

  • Conducted IVF on bovine and murine oocytes• Performed micromanipulation of gametes via intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and embryo biopsy• Vitrified murine embryos via the open pulled straw (OPS) and Cryolock method• Cryopreserved bovine sperm via the hand freezing and slow freezing technique• Separated sperm via Percoll centrifugation and the Swim-Up in TALP technique• Administered intraperitoneal injections of PMSG and HCG to mice• Performed in-vivo collection of murine gametes and embryos via dissection and embryo flushing • Euthanized mice via CO2 asphyxiation and cervical dislocation• Made freezing and culture media• Research Project: "Comparison of the effect of the open pulled straw method (OPS) and cryolock vitrification for cryopreservation of murine embryos" Show less

• Undergraduate Research Assistant in Embryology Lab

  • Apr 2017 - May 2018

  Assisted a Masters student with her thesis research regarding bovine embryo metabolism as well as conducted an individual research project in the summer concerning the manipulation of the slow-freezing technique via the addition of sucrose to the rehydration media in a 2x2 factorial design that also examined the effects of the antioxidants, polydatin and L-ascorbic acid, on slow frozen embryos. Research was published and presented at the IETS 44th annual conference in Bangkok, Thailand. Duties Included:• Performing follicular aspiration of oocytes from abattoir bovine ovaries • Manipulating oocytes and embryos for sorting and quality examination, IVM,IVF, IVC • Processing semen via sperm separation technique with a percoll gradient • Conducting In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) on bovine oocytes• Denuding zygotes via traditional vortexing • Cryopreserving bovine embryos via the slow-freezing technique • Regulating laboratory quality control measurements Show less

• Coursework: Applied Biotechnology in Animal Science

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Cultured HC11 mammary cells and subjected them to different leucine and insulin concentrations as a model assessment • Extracted RNA & protein from cultured cells and mouse mammary tissue• Conducted Quantitative PCR, Protein assay, and Western Blot • Refined pipetting skills and proper aseptic technique• Individual research project “Leucine and insulin effects on mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling in mouse mammary tissue”.



Follett Higher Education

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shift Lead at the Cal Poly University Store

  • Oct 2016 - Jun 2018

  Lead the work activities of department team members, PT and Temporary including: • Ensured shelves and other displays are stocked, restocked and maintained according to company standards. • Ensured markups or markdowns are taken according to company directives. • Greeted and assists customers with inquiries and purchases utilizing cash register to process payments and refunds and resolves escalated customer issues. • Partners to create and maintain a Hassle Free customer service culture, focused on solutions- based selling and an exceptional customer experience. • Coordinated the work activities of team members including conducting training for new employees. Ensures that the team members understand and follow Corporate and store policies and procedures. • Maintained neat and clean store and work areas. • Assisted other team members with completing the work of the department. Show less



Roscoe's Ranch

• Snohomish, WA

• Kennel Technichian

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

  Responsible for providing quality care of the dogs and puppies housed at a premier boarding facility in the greater Seattle area. Duties Included: • Performed general husbandry for boarders; including exercising, feeding, bathing, orally medicating • Evaluated the health of the dogs • Sanitized kennels and the office • Operated the van service for picking up and dropping off pets • Laundered the pet beds and towels • Assisted customers with checking in and checking out their dogs Show less



A Healing Vet

• Montlake Terrace, WA

• Veterinary Assistant

  • Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

  Assisted a local veterinarian in the performance of her care. Duties Included: • Restrained dogs and cats for examination and procedures • Assisted with uterine endometrial swabs on bitch and parasite evaluations • Provided daily care and animal maintenance on patients to assess welfare and update the doctor on their status • Sanitized office and equipment Assisted a local veterinarian in the performance of her care. Duties Included: • Restrained dogs and cats for examination and procedures • Assisted with uterine endometrial swabs on bitch and parasite evaluations • Provided daily care and animal maintenance on patients to assess welfare and update the doctor on their status • Sanitized office and equipment



Woodland Park Zoo

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Zoo Corps Intern

  • Jan 2014 - Sep 2014

  Collaborated with other interns to provide the community with education surrounding animals and conservation. Assisted in an individual project regarding the restoration of the endangered Oregon Silverspot butterfly. Duties Included: • Assisted with the Oregon Silverspot Restoration Project by raising larva and releasing the endangered Oregon Silverpot butterfly to reestablish their ecological populations • Monitored larva for signs of disease • Performed basic animal husbandry for Silverspot butterflies, reptiles, and small mammals • Managed the Zoo Corps teen volunteer program through daily creation of their schedules and coaching of their public interface • Gave informal presentations to the general public on bear, reptile, and cheetah exhibits in the zoo Show less