Alyssa Bogar
League City,TX
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
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Certification
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12
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate
UTMB-Galveston Campus
Galveston, TX
07.2023 - Current
- iPSC Cell culture
- Media preparation
- Conducted viability assays and analyzed data to ensure reliability of cell culture experiments
- Executed CUT&Tag collections for genomic research.
- Executed cryopreservation collections for long-term storage of cells.
- Executed flash-freezing of cell pellets for preservation of cellular integrity.
- Cryopreservation collections
- Flash-freezing cell pellets
- Maintained lab equipment to ensure operational efficiency and reliability for ongoing research
- Stocking and ordering of lab supplies
- Autoclave equipment and media used in the lab
- Help with revisions for publications
Veterinary Assistant
Citi Animal Hospital
Friendswood, TX
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Blood Draws
- Intake of animals
- Assist vet with exams
- Assisted with boarding services to ensure animal comfort and care
- Assisted with basic grooming
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of clinic to promote a safe environment
- Set up for days appointments and surgeries
- Performed x-ray imaging on animals to assist in diagnosis.
- Assist in surgeries
- Sanitation of surgical instruments
- Performed laboratory work to process and evaluate animal health samples.
- Executed dental cleaning procedures on pets to maintain oral health.
- Making and organizing surgical packs
- Scheduling appointments
- Managed incoming calls from clients to schedule appointments and answer inquiries.
- Run treatment for in-house patients
- Administered injections
- Communicated with customers about services, payments, and orders to enhance client satisfaction
- Compounding medication
- Regulating Anesthesia
- Monitored anesthesia levels during surgical procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Filled prescriptions
- Assisting with A.I.'s
Customer Service Representative
QUIK PAWN
Texas City, TX
04.2020 - 01.2023
- Provided personalized assistance to customers in a retail environment in person
- Answered phone and assisted customers with changes
- Resolved payment and order disputes
- Tracked stock quantities to maintain accurate inventory records
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of customer accounts
- Explained products and benefits
- Provided assistance to clients
- Provided technical support to resolve issues quickly and improve user experience
- Answered phone and guided customers through account changes to ensure accuracy
- Inventoried stock
Swim Coach
League City Barracudas - Swim Team
League City, TX
04.2014 - 09.2020
- Instructed children ages 5-18 on proper swimming techniques during lessons.
- Coordinated swim practices by assigning lanes and calculating required coaches and participants each day.
- Prepared the event area on meet days, accommodating approximately 400 participants.
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
CITY OF LEAGUE CITY
League City, TX
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Supervised pool activities and ensured safety for participants.
- Taught children fundamental swimming techniques to enhance water safety skills.
- Supported community events at Recreation Center to promote engagement and participation.
- Cleaned and maintained pool equipment and toys to ensure safety and hygiene standards.
Veterinary Assistant
Animal House Veterinary Hospital
League City, TX
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Recorded animal information upon arrival
- Intake of animals
- Supported boarding operations for pet care
- Assisted with grooming to maintain animal hygiene and enhance their appearance
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of clinic
- Set up for days appointments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Houston, Clear Lake
Clear Lake05-2023
Skills
- Veterinary assistant (2 years)
- Animal care (4 years)
- Animal Restraint (2 years)
- Laboratory techniques (3 years)
- Lab operations (3 years)
- Phone communication (2 years)
- Cash management (3 years)
- Phone etiquette (2 years)
- Cash handling (3 years)
- Effective communication (6 years)
- Spanish (2 years)
- Communication proficiency (6 years)
- Laboratory procedures (3 years)
- Laboratory operations (3 years)
- Laboratory safety (3 years)
Certification
First Aid Certification, May 2023 to May 2025, AED Certification, May 2023 to May 2025, CPR Certification, May 2023 to May 2025
Languages
Spanish - Beginner
Papers
- Article Source: Anthracyclines induce global changes in cardiomyocyte chromatin accessibility that overlap with cardiovascular disease loci
Matthews ER, Abodunrin RO, Hurley JD, Paul S, Gutiérrez JA, et al. (2025) Anthracyclines induce global changes in cardiomyocyte chromatin accessibility that overlap with cardiovascular disease loci. PLOS Genetics 21(10): e1011900. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1011900 - Sayan Paul, José A Gutiérrez, Alyssa R Bogar, E Renee Matthews, Michelle C Ward, CX-5461 and doxorubicin activate a shared DNA damage-associated transcriptional response in human cardiomyocytes, G3 Genes|Genomes|Genetics, Volume 16, Issue 3, March 2026, jkag008, https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkag008
- Emma M Pfortmiller, José A Gutiérrez, Alyssa R Bogar, Michelle C Ward, Progressive suppression of DNA repair genes with persistent p53 target activation in doxorubicin-treated cardiomyocytes, G3 Genes|Genomes|Genetics, Volume 16, Issue 8, August 2026, jkag144, https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkag144
Timeline
Research Associate
UTMB-Galveston Campus
07.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Citi Animal Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2023
Customer Service Representative
QUIK PAWN
04.2020 - 01.2023
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
CITY OF LEAGUE CITY
04.2018 - 07.2020
Veterinary Assistant
Animal House Veterinary Hospital
08.2017 - 12.2018
Swim Coach
League City Barracudas - Swim Team
04.2014 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Houston, Clear Lake