Anne Christensen
(Annie)
Ramsey,MN
Summary
Determined biology graduate involved with and co-piloting a collaborative cancer research project with Northwestern Lurie Cancer Research Center while at Winona State University. Held various leadership positions and committed to finding opportunities to learn more, leading to reputable collaboration and professional advancements. Through involvement and dedication to science, joint research efforts have been presented and published at a national and international level. Seeking employment to utilize education achievements and continue to advance knowledge with challenging opportunities within the clinical and medical device industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Banquet Waitstaff
Lafayette Club
02.2024 - Current
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Implemented effective communication strategies between front-of-house and back-of-house staff for streamlined operations.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Able to organize and facilitate catering for professional meetings and events
Emergency/ICU Assistant and Triage Technician
BluePearl Pet Hospital
09.2020 - 03.2024
- Provide assistance to veterinarians with examinations and technicians with prescribed treatments.
- Assisting with professional patient/client relations as well as working well under pressure in an emergency healthcare setting.
- Responsible for collection of vitals, medication dispensing and administration, in-house bloodwork processing, and setting up/facilitating outpatient procedures or hospitalization.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals in a timely manner.
Research Veterinary Technician
University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Lab Practice and protocols daily, working directly with veterinarians, principal investigators and research staff
- Managed departmental quarantine facility along with reviewing health records for potential animal imports from other institutions and countries
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals of varying species in collaboration with veterinarians.
- Develop knowledge of medical procedures, terminology, medication, devices and their clinical influences on animal health.
Researcher
University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Perform generic biological assays such as PCR, qPCR, Western blot, DNA purification, etc
- Maintain genomic-specific mouse lines, oversee mouse behavior testing, perform mouse tissue dissection, staining and purification
- Execute aseptic technique in cell culture and primary neuron collection
- Maintain lab records, assist in annual inspections and other assignments appointed as a lab manager
- Works independently and collaboratively with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's research under PhD/Post-Doctoral project.
- Mentored junior researchers, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting professional development.
- Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
- Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology: Cell and Molecular
Winona State University
Winona, MN05.2020
Skills
Service prioritization
Educational Experience
- Minnesota Branch of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), Minneapolis, MN, Board Member, 11/2020 - 09/2023
- Minnesota Branch of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), Minneapolis, MN, Communications Chair, 11/2020 - 06/2023
Publications/Presentations
- Research Square Article Publication, 12/2021
- ACS Spring 2020 National Meeting and Exposition - Philadelphia, PA, 03/2020
- Stem Cells International Research Article Publication, 06/2019
Timeline
Server/Banquet Waitstaff
Lafayette Club
02.2024 - Current
Research Veterinary Technician
University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities
01.2022 - 10.2023
Emergency/ICU Assistant and Triage Technician
BluePearl Pet Hospital
09.2020 - 03.2024
Researcher
University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities
09.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology: Cell and Molecular
Winona State University
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