Experience

Stony Brook University Graduate School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Researcher PhD Student

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Researcher in Dr. Benjamin Martin's lab.

• Teacher Assistant

  • Jan 2020 - Present



St. Thomas Aquinas College Aquinas Leaders Program

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2020

  Understand how to set up and run a research project Culture Cancer tissue Apply food extracts to inhibit cancer cell growth Data collection and results analysis Understand how to set up and run a research project Culture Cancer tissue Apply food extracts to inhibit cancer cell growth Data collection and results analysis


Fiesta Acapulco Mexican Cuisine
• Hostess

  • Sep 2018 - Aug 2019


St. Thomas Aquinas College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Science Tutor

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Assisted fellow students in higher level science courses such as Genetics, Biochemistry and Neuroscience as well as General Physics & Organic Chemistry

• Undergraduate Student

  • Sep 2014 - May 2018

• Microbiology Lab Assistant

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  Assisted Supervisor with laboratory set upAided students with staining and microscope useAnswered questions related to lab activityEngaged in lab activities along with studentsLearned techniques used in microbiology laboratoryTaught proper microbiology laboratory safety

• Clinical Science Laboratory Trainee

  • Feb 2015 - May 2015

  Work with Supervisor and maintain safety standards at all times in the labSet up and run diagnostic tests and proceduresAssist in the preparation of science lab experiments utilized in clinical science labs



Clemson University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• REU Student Researcher

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Conducting research under supervision of mentor Constructing a human Fas plasmid Learning how to work with mammalian cells in research Performing PCRs, Electrophoresis, Mini Preps, DNA & Gel Extraction Becoming better at writing a research paper, giving a scientific presentation & preparing a scientific poster Conducting research under supervision of mentor Constructing a human Fas plasmid Learning how to work with mammalian cells in research Performing PCRs, Electrophoresis, Mini Preps, DNA & Gel Extraction Becoming better at writing a research paper, giving a scientific presentation & preparing a scientific poster



Colorado State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Experience for Undergraduate students

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  First to successfully tag SHE1 protein on its N-terminus with GFP in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Worked with experimental modified version of GFP Ran Polymerase Chain Reactions on yeast cells Learned how to make and run electrophoresis agarose gel Worked extensively with pipettes First to successfully tag SHE1 protein on its N-terminus with GFP in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Worked with experimental modified version of GFP Ran Polymerase Chain Reactions on yeast cells Learned how to make and run electrophoresis agarose gel Worked extensively with pipettes



Best Western Hotel, Nyack

• Cook's Assistant

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2016

  Prepare food for hotel guests and customers under supervision of head chefAssist the head chef in setting up and cooking recipes Clean and maintain appliances

• Banquet Server

  • Dec 2012 - Dec 2012

  Catered quests with food and beverages at events held in the hotel lounge



STAC Forensic Science Summer Camp

• Forensic Science Camp Intern

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

  Set up mock forensic crime scene Blood typed blood to be analyzed by campers Supervised students in and out of laboratory Applied knowledge of laboratory skills to assist campers investigate crime Analyzed evidence alongside the students Helped campers use laboratory equipment Explained tests performed and results found to students Taught how to scientifically evaluate and present results Set up mock forensic crime scene Blood typed blood to be analyzed by campers Supervised students in and out of laboratory Applied knowledge of laboratory skills to assist campers investigate crime Analyzed evidence alongside the students Helped campers use laboratory equipment Explained tests performed and results found to students Taught how to scientifically evaluate and present results



Nyack Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Shadow/Volunteer

  • May 2015 - Jun 2015

  Watched and interacted with Pathologists and Medical Technologists in laboratory Familiarized self with assorted stations within Medical Technology laboratory Viewed laboratory preparation, maintenance and renewal of reagents, materials, tools and machinery Perceived techniques used in Medical Technology laboratory to diagnose diseases Experienced rush from demand of disease diagnosis within hospital Understand use of machinery and antibodies in diagnosing cancer stage and type Learned how to obtain accurate results using smallest amount of sample possible Saw full preparation of slides starting from given specimen samples to application of cover slip Assisted Pathologist Assistant gross specimens Used microscopes to view specimens prepared daily Documented test results Show less



Town of Stony Point Town Pool

• Camp Counselor

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

  Supervised and interacted with 9-10 year old children in pool and on field Organized activities to keep children active and engaged Directed children during field trips Supervised and interacted with 9-10 year old children in pool and on field Organized activities to keep children active and engaged Directed children during field trips