Jewel Alston
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OUR DREAM
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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OUR ACADEMY Mentee
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Jan 2022 - Present
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FCB Health
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United States
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Advertising Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Copywriter
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Nov 2022 - Dec 2022
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Jr Copywriter
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Jul 2021 - Nov 2022
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Write it Forward Program
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Sep 2021 - Dec 2021
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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United States
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Research Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Project Assistant
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Sep 2020 - Jul 2021
Used MailChimp and WordPress to design newsletter and website templates for the "Great Backyard Bird Count" and "Nest Quest Go!" projects. Worked alongside the communications and citizen science teams to craft stories highlighting the connection between science and reducing inequities.
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Science Communication Fellow
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
Designed and conducted interviews with citizen scientists who contributed to the Lab of Ornithology's historic nest record card collection. Wrote memoirs about these individuals using the information gathered. Formatted using WordPress and published on the NestWatch blog.
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Cornell University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Office Assistant
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Jan 2018 - Jul 2021
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Undergraduate Research Assistant, Selvaraj Lab
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
Conducted experiments to investigate the role of the sTAR protein in steroidogenesis. During my time in the lab, I performed site-directed mutagenesis, retroviral gene transfer, and analyzed the DNA sequence of experimental plasmids. At the end of the semester, I shared this work in a presentation.
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Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity, Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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700 & Above Employee
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VP Chapter Relations and Standards
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Dec 2019 - Nov 2020
Oversaw revisions of chapter governing documents, held members accountable for upholding these policies, and led conflict management efforts for members. Managed a committee, delegated tasks, and maintained the confidentiality of discussions within committee meetings.
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VP Membership Programming
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Dec 2018 - Nov 2019
Cultivated and sustained positive working relationships with the team, chapter, and support staff to effectively plan and execute activities to engage members. Facilitated dialogue regarding real-world problems, social identities, and mental health to help members broaden their world view.
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VAW Global Health Alliances
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Veterinary Assistant
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Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
Assisted Veterinarians by performing routine check-ups, distributing vaccines and medications, as well as dressing and treating wounds. Through hosting mobile clinics in the rural areas of Cusco, we were able to treat over 200 dogs, cats, chickens, and guinea pigs. Assisted Veterinarians by performing routine check-ups, distributing vaccines and medications, as well as dressing and treating wounds. Through hosting mobile clinics in the rural areas of Cusco, we were able to treat over 200 dogs, cats, chickens, and guinea pigs.
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
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United States
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Environmental Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Head Lifeguard
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May 2015 - Aug 2018
Ensured safety of patrons through enforcing rules and regulations, educating children and parents about water safety and performing and coordinating weekly emergency action drills. Ensured safety of patrons through enforcing rules and regulations, educating children and parents about water safety and performing and coordinating weekly emergency action drills.
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Smithsonian Institution
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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700 & Above Employee
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Field Research Assistant
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May 2018 - Jun 2018
Observed Black-Throated Blue Warblers through mapping their territories, recording maternal behaviors, and performing nest checks. All data recorded was contributed to the long term ecological study. Observed Black-Throated Blue Warblers through mapping their territories, recording maternal behaviors, and performing nest checks. All data recorded was contributed to the long term ecological study.
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Education
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Cornell University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies -
Downsville Central School