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Work History
Education
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Volunteer And Leadership
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Anna Katherine Martin

Anna Katherine Martin

Lexington,KY

Summary

Communicative professional with experience in maintaining high standards of service and professionalism. Recognized for strong commitment to advancing research initiatives within the academic research industry. Reliable team player known for consistency, punctuality, and preparation.

Work History

Front Desk Coordinator

Barbra Ann's School of Dance
Lexington , KY
08.2023 - Current
  • Organized and maintained student accounts, registration processes, and financial records for 200+ students
  • Assisted in costume selection and ordering for dance routines, ensuring timely delivery and proper styles for performances
  • Delivered excellent customer service by managing communications with families, addressing inquiries professionally, and sending email communications

Neuroscience Research Intern

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Led project updates during weekly cohort meetings, fostering collaborative problem-solving and generating ideas to overcome research challenges
  • Engaged in professional development through Lunch and Learn sessions, networking with healthcare professionals and gaining insight into career pathways
  • Conducted research on GABAergic interneurons' roles in memory processes
  • Utilized viral vector technology and immunohistochemistry to validate enhancer specificity targeting parvalbumin (PV) and vaso-intestinal peptide (VIP) interneurons
  • Sliced over 10 mouse brains using a cryostat and analyzed immunohistochemistry results with FIJI and CellPose software
  • Presented findings at the Johns Hopkins 2024 CARES Symposium

Biochemistry Research Intern

University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
Lexington, KY
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conducted plasmid transformations and protein purification with SmTrpCF-pET-22b and Escherichia coli cells
  • Analyzed purified SmTrpCF protein by gel electrophoresis
  • Used SmTrpCF to catalyze reactions with different substrates in an effort to inhibit tryptophan biosynthesis; analyzed results using HPLC
  • Prepared and presented a final research summary to professors and graduate students

Cashier/Delivery Driver

Wheeler Pharmacy
Lexington, KY
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Collaborated with pharmacists to prepare weekly medication boxes
  • Delivered medications to elderly patients, ensuring timely access to prescriptions
  • Operated cash register for transactions with high accuracy

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry, Minor in Anthropology

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY
05.2025

Scientific Skills

FTIR spectroscopy, HPLC, mass spectrometry, 1H and 13C NMR, photoluminescence spectroscopy, immunohistochemistry, fluorescent imaging, thin-layer chromatography, gel-electrophoresis, protein purification, FIJI imaging software, CellPose, Cryostat handling, Time management, Collaboration, Creative problem-solving

Professional Memberships

  • American Chemical Society, 2022-2025
  • Pre-health Club, 2021-2025
  • Chi Omega Sorority, 2022-2025
  • Omicron Delta Kappa Academic Fraternity, 2023-2025

Awards

  • Transylvania Premier Scholar
  • Trustee's Scholarship Recipient (2021-2025)
  • First-Year all 'A's' Academic Award (2021-2022)
  • Sophomore all 'A's' Academic Award (2022-2023)
  • Selected participant in Transylvania's Morlan Art Gallery Student Exhibit (2022)
  • Invited and initiated into Omicron Delta Kappa Academic Fraternity (Fall 2023)
  • Presenter at the national American Chemical Society conference (Spring 2024 and 2025)
  • Awarded CARES Scholarship at Johns Hopkins symposium (2024)
  • Selected and awarded Chi chapter Chi Omega Scholarship for Academic Achievement (2024)
  • Awarded Transylvania Summer Study Abroad Scholarship (2025)

Volunteer And Leadership

Design Board Member, Transylvania Dance Marathon, 10/24 - Present 

Designed buttons and decorations for the event to create a visually appealing and engaging experience that will help encourage donations for the children at the UK Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Clinic. Collaboration with team members to plan and execute the Dance Marathon event, ensuring a positive community impact.

Pre-Pharmacy Liaison, Pre-Health Club, Transylvania University, 2023 - Present 

Guided pre-pharmacy students in selecting class schedules tailored to their career goals, whether pursuing a PhD or PharmD. Took the initiative to mentor younger students on the pre-pharmacy track, sharing insights on securing research opportunities and maximizing summer experiences. Collaborated with other club leaders to create an inclusive environment, providing resources and support to pre-health students at varying stages of their academic journey.

T-Shirt Chair and Director of Campus Activities, Chi Omega Sorority, 2022 - 2024 

Serving as T-shirt chair, I was able to hone in on my creative talents and bring a new design aesthetic to our chapter, incorporating different graphics and styles than used in previous years. Also brought personalized buttons to the chapter to help us have more than one type of merchandise. Practiced effective communication by gathering feedback from members, addressing their needs, and bringing fresh energy to the design process.

As Director of Campus Activities, I organized intramural teams to foster chapter engagement and teamwork, successfully coordinating basketball and flag football teams. Supported chapter-hosted philanthropy events benefiting God's Food Pantry and Make-A-Wish Foundation by making merchandise catered towards these organizations, which contribute to our chapter's impactful fundraising efforts and community engagement with the philanthropies.

Volunteer, Ronald McDonald House and Food Chain Lexington, 34 hours, 2019 - 2022 

Assisted with meal preparation and service for families in need., Contributed to efforts addressing food insecurity through hands-on participation and food-prepping meal boxes.

Volunteer, Chi Omega Make a Wish and God's Food Pantry, 2022 - 2025

Wings for Wishes event setup and participation (2022 - 2025)

Chi O Casino event setup and participation (2023 - 2025)

Raising can donations for God's Food Pantry in support of Chi Omega's Campus Sing event (2022 - 2025)

Attended 'Make a Wish Day' at Evans Orchard to support local MAW kids and participated my assisting with the highland cows and bracelet making (4 hrs) (04/24)

Assisted with setting up Make a Wish 'reveal event' where Chi chapter of Chi Omega got the opportunity to celebrate our sponsored MAW kid. (3 hrs) (2025)

Member, Students Against Hunger and Homelessness Club, 1 hour/week, 2021 - 2022 

Attended weekly meetings with my peers where we would assemble PB&J sandwiches to deliver to the Hope Center., Assisted in delivering and handing out sandwiches at the Hope Center.

Member, Student Alumni Association, 3 hours/month, 2022 - 2023 

Attended monthly meetings to plan and set up Alumni events and Club events. Participated each semester in assembling and handing out goody bags to Transylvania Students as a fundraiser. Participated in Pumpkin Mania to showcase our club to the Lexington community and offered fun games and activities at our booth for children to enjoy. Wrote letters to Alumni thanking them for their support in helping students at Transylvania.

Birthday Box Assembler, Box of Balloons, 40 hours,  2018 - 2021

Prepared a total of four birthday boxes for less fortunate children which included all supplies necessary to host a birthday party. Raised awareness of this organization in my high school and organized a donation drive to collect goods for these boxes. Hand delivered birthday boxes to the children to experience the full-circle impact of this project. Assembled goody bags for all children participating in Versailles after-school program during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
Anna Katherine Martin