Sierra Duncan
Akron,OH
Summary
Proven achiever with a strong background in administrative support and organizational skills, honed at Kent State University. Excels in enhancing team productivity and managing comprehensive databases with demonstrated proficiency in MS Office and exceptional presentation development capabilities. Leverages interpersonal and analytical abilities to significantly improve project outcomes, underscoring a commitment to excellence and collaborative success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Assistant
Redacted
Independence, OH
06.2024 - Current
- Contributed to the efficiency of document production by assisting with duties like scanning, photocopying, and indexing.
- Engaged in collaboration with paralegals for challenging projects, involving supplementary research and analysis.
- Provided timely email support to clients concerning their case concerns.
- Achieved compliance with state and federal regulations while handling legal paperwork.
- Achieved precision and thoroughness in submitted documents through rigorous proofreading to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Graduate Assistant
Kent State University
Kent, OH
08.2022 - Current
- Streamlined operations within academic departments by effectively managing administrative tasks like grading, scheduling, and record-keeping.
- Liaised with faculty members and students, effectively managing concerns or issues pertaining to coursework or academic policies.
- Utilized various methods of analysis including statistical, qualitative, and quantitative techniques.
- Contributed actively to team meetings for sharing progress updates, addressing challenges faced, and discussing insightful lessons from ongoing research activities.
- Enhanced productivity through the organization of research materials and maintenance of a well-ordered workspace.
- Implemented efficient systems for organizing and tracking student data.
Education Interpreter
Akron Zoological Park
Akron, OH
04.2019 - 09.2023
- Incorporated environmental education into programming, emphasizing responsible stewardship of natural resources.
- Provided prompt and professional resolution to visitor questions and concerns, ensuring exceptional customer service.
- Ensured visitor safety by upholding zoo policies, addressing concerns, and resolving conflicts.
- Played an instrumental role in developing educational programs that enhanced public understanding and support for wildlife conservation.
Assistant Speech and Debate Coach
Perry Local Schools
Massillon, OH
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Expanded students' understanding of current events and global issues by including relevant topics in debate activities.
- Recruited participants from diverse backgrounds to promote diversity within the debate team.
- Facilitated dynamic workshops focused on enhancing the debaters' research, argumentation and critical thinking competencies
- Utilized competitor analysis and strategic planning to refine practices, resulting in improved team rankings at competitions.
- Utilized effective time management strategies to successfully juggle coaching responsibilities with other work commitments.
Barista
Starbucks
North Canton, OH
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained clean and organized workspace to enhance productivity and ensure safety.
- Contributed to positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
Education
Master of Arts - Anthropology
Kent State University
Kent, OH12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Kent State University
Kent, OH08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kent State University
Kent, OH08.2022
Skills
- Document Management
- Project Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
- Immunohistochemistry
- Statistical Analysis
- Specimen Preparation
- Microscopy
- Chemical Handling
- Sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Accomplishments
- Conference Presentation: Comparing neuron and glia density in humans and chimpanzees. (2023). Society for Neuroscience
- Master's Thesis: Evaluating the impact of age on neurovascular cells in Saimiri and Macaca prefrontal cortex. Project in progress
- Individual Investigation: Monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B) over the lifespan in humans and chimpanzees. Project in Progress
- Graduate Student Senate Research Award Recipient - Fall 2022
- Graduate Student Senate Domestic Travel Award Recipient - Fall 2023
- Graduate Student Senate - Alternate Senator, Anthropology 2023-2024
- Graduate Student Senate - Research Award Grant Reviewer Spring 2024
- Graduate Student Senate - Parliamentary Procedures Committee Spring 2024
- Graduate Student Senate - Elections Process Committee Spring 2024
- Graduate Student Senate - Special Contingency Award Committee Spring 2024
- Senior Honor's Thesis: A Case Study on the Behavioral Effects of Cabergoline on a Female Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)
- Honor's College Scholarship Recipient - Spring 2022
- Biology Club - Member, 2018-2022
- Students for Justice in Palestine - Member, 2018-2022
Affiliations
- Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI)
- American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK)
- American Academy for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
- Society for Neuroscience (SfN)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
American Sign Language
Elementary
Timeline
Litigation Assistant
Redacted
06.2024 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Kent State University
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Speech and Debate Coach
Perry Local Schools
08.2022 - 08.2023
Barista
Starbucks
10.2021 - 08.2022
Education Interpreter
Akron Zoological Park
04.2019 - 09.2023
Master of Arts - Anthropology
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kent State University
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