Experience

Renovaro Biosciences Inc.

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Associate I

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  • Employed in preclinical research and development team to advance cell and gene therapy treatments for oncology and HIV • Utilized cell transduction/transfection, qPCR, ELISA, and flow cytometry techniques to perform primary research on proprietary vector constructs • Drafted and performed in vitro protocols to create material for and assess efficacy of dendritic cell therapy pipeline • Acted as lead researcher for dendritic cell therapy pipeline in order to flex towards company… Show more • Employed in preclinical research and development team to advance cell and gene therapy treatments for oncology and HIV • Utilized cell transduction/transfection, qPCR, ELISA, and flow cytometry techniques to perform primary research on proprietary vector constructs • Drafted and performed in vitro protocols to create material for and assess efficacy of dendritic cell therapy pipeline • Acted as lead researcher for dendritic cell therapy pipeline in order to flex towards company needs • Planned, collected, analyzed, and presented data to senior staff to meet experimental deadlines

• Laboratory Technician

  • Nov 2021 - Sep 2022

  • Trained and supervised incoming and junior research associate staff in company scientific protocols, lab etiquette and technique, data collection, and data management • Assisted and orchestrated the movement and calibration of laboratory equipment to new facility as well as developed systems for equipment maintenance and laboratory layout • Acted as liaison between external collaborators and senior staff to ensure clear communication and transport of resources in line with pipeline… Show more • Trained and supervised incoming and junior research associate staff in company scientific protocols, lab etiquette and technique, data collection, and data management • Assisted and orchestrated the movement and calibration of laboratory equipment to new facility as well as developed systems for equipment maintenance and laboratory layout • Acted as liaison between external collaborators and senior staff to ensure clear communication and transport of resources in line with pipeline needs and goals • Maintained inventory of laboratory reagents and general consumables to ensure consistent stock



Nordstrom

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chanel Business Manager

  • Dec 2019 - Nov 2021

  • Organized and executed management over a staff to optimize Chanel Counter sales and surpass daily, weekly, monthly, and annual sales performance • Carried out action planning including calculations of personal/brand goals, outlining staff expectations and requirements, and event planning and organization to drive store traffic • Acted as liaison between Chanel account executive and Nordstrom department managers to successfully communicate branded events, expectations, and allocation and… Show more • Organized and executed management over a staff to optimize Chanel Counter sales and surpass daily, weekly, monthly, and annual sales performance • Carried out action planning including calculations of personal/brand goals, outlining staff expectations and requirements, and event planning and organization to drive store traffic • Acted as liaison between Chanel account executive and Nordstrom department managers to successfully communicate branded events, expectations, and allocation and requests of resources and materials • Carried out operational procedures including organization of materials and updating visual merchandizing on a weekly basis in order to comply with necessary deadlines for plan/promotional activations, inventory management, inventory orders and as supply requests, and enforcement of hygienic practices and policies with staff • Assisted department managers with operational practices as well as company policies in order to aid and assist fellow staff Show less • Organized and executed management over a staff to optimize Chanel Counter sales and surpass daily, weekly, monthly, and annual sales performance • Carried out action planning including calculations of personal/brand goals, outlining staff expectations and requirements, and event planning and organization to drive store traffic • Acted as liaison between Chanel account executive and Nordstrom department managers to successfully communicate branded events, expectations, and allocation and… Show more • Organized and executed management over a staff to optimize Chanel Counter sales and surpass daily, weekly, monthly, and annual sales performance • Carried out action planning including calculations of personal/brand goals, outlining staff expectations and requirements, and event planning and organization to drive store traffic • Acted as liaison between Chanel account executive and Nordstrom department managers to successfully communicate branded events, expectations, and allocation and requests of resources and materials • Carried out operational procedures including organization of materials and updating visual merchandizing on a weekly basis in order to comply with necessary deadlines for plan/promotional activations, inventory management, inventory orders and as supply requests, and enforcement of hygienic practices and policies with staff • Assisted department managers with operational practices as well as company policies in order to aid and assist fellow staff Show less



Riley Rose

• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Operations

  • Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Organized full breadth of store operations on a daily basis including allocation of staff resources, institution of HR compliance practices, payroll management, inventory control, quality control and hazardous waste disposal and preparation of in-store vendor events • Assisted and contributed to the company’s portfolio of standard operating procedures and utilized implementation of the SOPs in order to optimize company warehouse network logistics • Analyzed sales metrics on a weekly… Show more • Organized full breadth of store operations on a daily basis including allocation of staff resources, institution of HR compliance practices, payroll management, inventory control, quality control and hazardous waste disposal and preparation of in-store vendor events • Assisted and contributed to the company’s portfolio of standard operating procedures and utilized implementation of the SOPs in order to optimize company warehouse network logistics • Analyzed sales metrics on a weekly basis and developed action plans that allowed the store to consistently surpass projected sales trends each month and reported results on weekly conference call • Oversaw all hiring practices including conduction of applicant interviews, on-boarding procedures, and training of new employees as well as managed a staff over 20 members • Performed makeup consultations as well as maintained status as one of the highest performing salespersons in store • Acted as and carried out responsibilities of general manager during a 3-month transitional period in management, with duties including and not limited to: staff scheduling, payroll management, event planning, vendor bookings, sales analysis and action plan, working directly with DM to ensure proper and efficient operations Show less • Organized full breadth of store operations on a daily basis including allocation of staff resources, institution of HR compliance practices, payroll management, inventory control, quality control and hazardous waste disposal and preparation of in-store vendor events • Assisted and contributed to the company’s portfolio of standard operating procedures and utilized implementation of the SOPs in order to optimize company warehouse network logistics • Analyzed sales metrics on a weekly… Show more • Organized full breadth of store operations on a daily basis including allocation of staff resources, institution of HR compliance practices, payroll management, inventory control, quality control and hazardous waste disposal and preparation of in-store vendor events • Assisted and contributed to the company’s portfolio of standard operating procedures and utilized implementation of the SOPs in order to optimize company warehouse network logistics • Analyzed sales metrics on a weekly basis and developed action plans that allowed the store to consistently surpass projected sales trends each month and reported results on weekly conference call • Oversaw all hiring practices including conduction of applicant interviews, on-boarding procedures, and training of new employees as well as managed a staff over 20 members • Performed makeup consultations as well as maintained status as one of the highest performing salespersons in store • Acted as and carried out responsibilities of general manager during a 3-month transitional period in management, with duties including and not limited to: staff scheduling, payroll management, event planning, vendor bookings, sales analysis and action plan, working directly with DM to ensure proper and efficient operations Show less



NYX Professional Makeup

• United States
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Keyholder

  • Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

  • Carried out operational responsibilities including allocation of store supplies and staff resources and preparing for activation launches in a timely and effective manner • Analyzed store sales and performance on a weekly basis in order to strategize new methods of achieving company sales and adhere to SOP expectations • Performed makeup consultations daily and tracked sales progress of staff bookings and appointments in order to ensure consistent traffic flow and develop staff… Show more • Carried out operational responsibilities including allocation of store supplies and staff resources and preparing for activation launches in a timely and effective manner • Analyzed store sales and performance on a weekly basis in order to strategize new methods of achieving company sales and adhere to SOP expectations • Performed makeup consultations daily and tracked sales progress of staff bookings and appointments in order to ensure consistent traffic flow and develop staff morale • Acted as store manager for a one-month period and successfully managed staff, trainings, and coaching to meet company expectations and match standards of success Show less • Carried out operational responsibilities including allocation of store supplies and staff resources and preparing for activation launches in a timely and effective manner • Analyzed store sales and performance on a weekly basis in order to strategize new methods of achieving company sales and adhere to SOP expectations • Performed makeup consultations daily and tracked sales progress of staff bookings and appointments in order to ensure consistent traffic flow and develop staff… Show more • Carried out operational responsibilities including allocation of store supplies and staff resources and preparing for activation launches in a timely and effective manner • Analyzed store sales and performance on a weekly basis in order to strategize new methods of achieving company sales and adhere to SOP expectations • Performed makeup consultations daily and tracked sales progress of staff bookings and appointments in order to ensure consistent traffic flow and develop staff morale • Acted as store manager for a one-month period and successfully managed staff, trainings, and coaching to meet company expectations and match standards of success Show less



UCLA Health

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

• Medical Office Assistant

  • Jul 2015 - Jan 2018

  • Responsible for preparation of patient charts for surgery and other clinical appointments for the department • Performed regular office maintenance including distribution, filing, and faxing of clinical paperwork • Coordinated patient follow-ups, schedule changes, and conducted personal surveys for patients • Handled and organized the archives of patient files and upkept each chart with current information • Communicated with Out-patient clinics in order to acquire and document… Show more • Responsible for preparation of patient charts for surgery and other clinical appointments for the department • Performed regular office maintenance including distribution, filing, and faxing of clinical paperwork • Coordinated patient follow-ups, schedule changes, and conducted personal surveys for patients • Handled and organized the archives of patient files and upkept each chart with current information • Communicated with Out-patient clinics in order to acquire and document confidential patient information Show less • Responsible for preparation of patient charts for surgery and other clinical appointments for the department • Performed regular office maintenance including distribution, filing, and faxing of clinical paperwork • Coordinated patient follow-ups, schedule changes, and conducted personal surveys for patients • Handled and organized the archives of patient files and upkept each chart with current information • Communicated with Out-patient clinics in order to acquire and document… Show more • Responsible for preparation of patient charts for surgery and other clinical appointments for the department • Performed regular office maintenance including distribution, filing, and faxing of clinical paperwork • Coordinated patient follow-ups, schedule changes, and conducted personal surveys for patients • Handled and organized the archives of patient files and upkept each chart with current information • Communicated with Out-patient clinics in order to acquire and document confidential patient information Show less



Theta Xi National Fraternity

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Active Member

  • Nov 2014 - Jan 2018

  • Acted as liaison between fraternity community and student body for purpose of recruitment and public outreach. • Responsible for the consistent update of fraternity website and social media pages to showcase fraternity events and member accomplishments and also wrote the annual newsletters regarding fraternity updates to be published by Fraternity Nationals to inform the international organization of recent accomplishments and social events. • Acted as liaison between fraternity community and student body for purpose of recruitment and public outreach. • Responsible for the consistent update of fraternity website and social media pages to showcase fraternity events and member accomplishments and also wrote the annual newsletters regarding fraternity updates to be published by Fraternity Nationals to inform the international organization of recent accomplishments and social events.



FAST (Fashion and Student Trends) at UCLA

• United States
• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Event Management

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2017

  • Organizes events and programs for the FAST (Fashion and Student Trends) organization at UCLA. • Books and schedules events at venues and coordinates the itinerary of FAST events. • Presiding member over the Dykstra Hall Association and ten officers to decide on academic and social programs for 900+ UCLA student residents. • Organized and planned for social events including fundraisers, team bonding retreats, and recruitment. • Organizes events and programs for the FAST (Fashion and Student Trends) organization at UCLA. • Books and schedules events at venues and coordinates the itinerary of FAST events. • Presiding member over the Dykstra Hall Association and ten officers to decide on academic and social programs for 900+ UCLA student residents. • Organized and planned for social events including fundraisers, team bonding retreats, and recruitment.



Associated Students UCLA

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Keyholder

  • Feb 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Performed basic cashier responsibilities, handled stock and inventory, and worked firsthand with store manager to ensure efficient sales, invoices, and sales analysis. • Performed basic cashier responsibilities, handled stock and inventory, and worked firsthand with store manager to ensure efficient sales, invoices, and sales analysis.