Education
Bachelors of Science: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University August 2014 - Present
Major: Animal and Poultry Sciences, Pre-Veterinary Option Blacksburg, VA
Work Experience
Ocean View Veterinary Hospital, Veterinary Assistant June 2015 – August 2015
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Restrain cats, dogs, and various exotic animals with formal training and tests Ocean View, NJ
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Ran an array of tests on blood samples and captured x-rays
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Responsible for daily maintenance of hospital
Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Medical Records Assistant May 2016 – Present
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Collect and distribute medical records throughout the hospital Blacksburg, VA
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Navigate and use all functions of hospital computer software, Vision
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Evaluate medical records to ensure accuracy and completion
Breeding and Genetics Laboratory, Undergraduate Research Assistant January 2016 – Present
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Extract RNA from tissues that were previously harvested Blacksburg, VA
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Perform quantitative rt-PCR and confirmed quality and quantity of samples via the Nanodrop
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Follow detailed protocol to run mentioned tests to have an end goal of sending samples off to be sequenced so they can be further analyzed
Walnut Spring Stables, Animal Care Assistant June 2016 – Present
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Manage nutrient intake and diet for horses Blacksburg, VA
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Groom and wash the horses and clean the stalls twice daily
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Teach a range of children at camps how to properly maintain a horse and how to perform basic riding
Cold Stone Creamery, Shift Leader June 2011 – August 2014
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Opened, closed, and maintained the store Vineland, NJ
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Trained new employees how to complete tasks in the store
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Addressed customer needs and provided a positive experience
Awards
National Science Foundation STEM Education Fellowship program August 2015 – Present
Activities
Pre-Veterinary Club August 2014 – Present
Marching Virginians August 2014 – Present
References available upon request