OBJECTIVE:
Obtain a position where my experience and skills can be utilized to support daily operations. This position would utilize my detail-oriented nature, as well as my friendly personality for customer and team satisfaction.
SUMMARY:
•Biological laboratory experience at Highland Community College.
•Extensive office experience at Highland Community College, Lettering by Marg, and Faith Embroidery.
•Data entry and research experience at Highland Community College.
•Proficient in the use of MS Office, Windows OS, and the Internet.
•Currently attending Illinois State University.
•Magna Cum Laude graduate with an Associate of Science.
EDUCATION:
In Progress, Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
May ••••• - Present
Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois
GPA of ••••• on a ••••• scale
Associate of Science, May •••••
Highland Community College, Freeport, Illinois
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of ••••• on a ••••• scale
Relevant Courses Taken Included:
Rhetoric and Composition I & II•••••General Psychology
Principles of Biology•••••Human Growth & Development
Zoology•••••College Algebra & Trigonometry
General Chemistry I & II•••••Calculus I & II
EXPERIENCE:
Biological Laboratory Student Worker, August ••••• to May •••••
Highland Community College, Freeport, Illinois
•Assisted in preparing laboratory exercises, including preparing various medias and cultures. Primary handled microbiological organisms.
•Assisted in cleaning, maintenance, and organization of laboratories.
•Maintained laboratory stock inventories.
•Created detailed laboratory diagrams.
Nursing Department Student Worker, January ••••• to May •••••
Highland Community College, Freeport, Illinois
•Created, maintained, and organized student, faculty, and other files.
•Assisted in office-related tasks such as creating, copying, faxing, and filing documents; using internal and external mail systems; and purchasing office supplies.
•Used creative flyers to promote events and remind students of important dates.
•Extensively used computer programs, such as Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel, to create documents and maintain records.
•Utilized phone etiquette skills in contacting administrative personnel, faculty, students, area businesses, and national representatives.
•Used the Internet to research documents and create research portfolios.
•Compared various quotes for materials and prepared purchase orders.
•Maintained inventories and checked in orders.
•Assisted in preparing and organizing events, such as student orientation.
•Maintained student health records and notified students of important dates.
•Assisted instructors in organizing student files.
Office and Shop Assistant, February ••••• to December •••••
Lettering By Marg, Machesney Park, Illinois
•Maintained office files and records.
•Used the Internet for online ordering.
•Sewed banners, twill appliqué, garments, and other textiles.
•Assisted in machine operations.
•Finished embroidered garments for presentation.
Office and Shop Assistant, October ••••• to January •••••
Faith Embroidery, Freeport, Illinois
•Maintained office files and records.
•Used the Internet for online ordering.
•Sewed banners, twill appliqué, garments, and other textiles.
•Assisted in machine operations.
•Finished embroidered garments for presentation.
•Organized and assisted in fairs and other public displays of business offerings.
ACTIVITIES:
• Secretary, ISU Resident’s Association, starting in August •••••
• Illinois State University Honors Student, starting in August •••••
• Hospital Volunteer, Advocate BroMenn Hospital, July •••••Present
• Secretary and Founder, Physical Science Club, •••••
• Member, Environmental Awareness Club, •••••
• Member, Phi Theta Kappa, Spring •••••Present
• ER Volunteer, Freeport Memorial Hospital, Fall •••••Summer •••••
• Entertainment Volunteer/Violin Performance, Freeport area nursing homes, Fall •••••Summer •••••
• Church Ministry Volunteer, Fall •••••Summer •••••
