Experience

Aqualogic, Inc. Intelligent Aquatic Management

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Invasive Plant Control Diver

  • May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Adirondack, New York, United States Hand harvest invasive Eurasian and Variable Milfoil in numerous freshwater lakes in the Adirondacks and New Hampshire. Utilize SCUBA equipment to combat invasive plants and collect dive and plant information for GIS plotting.



University of Rochester

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2021 - May 2023

  Department of Mechanical Engineering Teaching assistant for ME 110 - Intro to computer aided design. Assist in instructing students on the use of modeling software covering topics of basic solid modeling, assemblies, and drawings using Creo Parametric.

• Head Lifeguard

  • Sep 2019 - May 2023

  Speegle Aquatics Center Oversee swimmer safety, perform aquatic rescues, facilitate incoming employee training and manage scheduling.

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

  Department of Chemistry Teaching assistant for CHEM 131 - Intro to chemical concepts. Lead collaborative recitations covering topics such as acid base chemistry, titration, gas laws and stoichiometry. Additionally, acted as mentor for students outside of classroom in office hours, moderated online discussion and graded exams.



University of Rochester Medical Center

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

• Research Assistant II

  • Jun 2021 - May 2023

  Center for Musculoskeletal Research - Dr. Chao Xie Lab Project 1: Targeted Antibiotics to Treat Osteomyelitis • Designed and tested the impact of bisphosphonate conjugated antibiotics on S. aureus mediated bone infections in murine models, significantly reducing bacterial bone loss by 50% • Reconstructed 100+ micro-CT images with Amira to create a 3D model of infected bones and quantify loss • Performed aseptic surgery to implant infected pins in murine femurs and conducted… Show more Project 1: Targeted Antibiotics to Treat Osteomyelitis • Designed and tested the impact of bisphosphonate conjugated antibiotics on S. aureus mediated bone infections in murine models, significantly reducing bacterial bone loss by 50% • Reconstructed 100+ micro-CT images with Amira to create a 3D model of infected bones and quantify loss • Performed aseptic surgery to implant infected pins in murine femurs and conducted histological analysis • Conducted bacterial colony formation unit counting assays, collected and homogenized infected tissue Project 2: Exploration of Inflammation Cell Markers • Studied the role of CD-163 in fracture healing and angiogenesis and found that inhibiting CD-163 significantly reduced blood vessel formation by 30% making it a poor drug target despite its anti-inflammatory abilities • Captured x-rays and bioluminescent images and quantified cell densities from histological images using ImageJ • Analyzed the stress-strain biomechanics of bone in CD 163-/- mice, finding a ~20% decrease in yield stress • Maintained CD 163-/- mouse colonies and performed PCR genotyping on mice Project 3: Bacterial Biomaterial Interaction • Examined the ‘race for the surface’ between host immune cells and S. aureus on biomaterials • Utilized Imaris and ImageJ to manipulate multiphoton images to generate 3D visualizations of macrophages, neutrophils and S. aureus and produce volumetric quantifications • Assisted in the surgical implantation of a grin lens aperture in infected murine models for multiphoton imaging • Cultured human macrophages and labeled the cells fluorescently for phagocytotic analysis Project 4: Disrupting Infections with Monoclonal Antibodies • Examined the effect of TPH 101 antibodies on S. aureus infection pathology in murine models • Collect blood from mice and separated supernatant from blood samples for antibody analysis

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Dr. Whasil Lee Mechanovulnerability Lab • Studied various therapeutics’ effects on In-vivo chondrocyte survivability to treat post-traumatic osteoarthritis • Assisted in confocal microscopy, dissection, and stress analysis of murine and porcine glenohumeral joints • Designed and fabricated an impact device to contain chondrocytes for mechanical testing using PTC Creo Parametric



New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Lifeguard II

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

  Westcott Beach State Park, NY Executed aquatic rescues and provided quality patient care to park patrons in waterfront guarding setting. Lead first aid training and practiced the deployment of AEDs, oxygen therapy, CPR and bag valve masks. Responded to several in park emergencies including stroke and cardiac emergencies



The Y (YMCA)

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lifeguard / Swim Instructor

  • May 2017 - Apr 2020

  Watertown, New York, United States