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Greg Strauss Jr.

St. Louis,MO

Summary

My entire professional career has been at The Lodge Des Peres, a recreation facility in Des Peres MO. I have learned invaluable lessons in leadership, teamwork, and effective communication. I started as a lifeguard in July 2020, then was quickly promoted to lifeguard manager after demonstrating passion and knowledge in keeping patrons safe and working with others to create a secure, lively work environment. In June 2024 I completed a 10 week program at AB Mauri North America in St. Louis where I gained key laboratory skills in sterility, operating current laboratory equipment, notetaking, and excitement design. I was able to use these skills in my current research lab at the Jordan Group at Florida State University to study the effects that various genes have on lipid accumulation under NAFLD-like conditions in hepatocytes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Researcher

Jordan Lab Group
10.2024 - Current

At Florida State University, I currently study the regulatory effects of specific regulatory genes in hepatocyte cells that are affected by NAFLD liver conditions. As a member, I have honed my skills in sterile laboratory techniques, experimental design, and data analysis.

Lifeguard Manager

The Lodge Des Peres
02.2021 - Current

Since I was able to prove my skills and responsibility as a lifeguard, I was promoted in less than a year on the job This required me to manage the day to day operations within the facility, scheduling, and leading the lifeguards to create the safest environment possible. In the summer of 2024 I became Red Cross certified to teach and certify students in CPR and required lifeguarding skills.

Lab Assistant

AB Mauri North America
06.2024 - 08.2024

While at AB Mauri North America I gained key laboratory experience and techniques to complete a 10 week project that aimed to create auxotrophic mutants of yeast. I learned how to used state of the art biological equipment, how to work under sterile conditions, and how to properly maintain a laboratory environment.

Lifeguard

The Lodge Des Peres
07.2020 - 02.2021

My first job as a lifeguard required me to prevent patrons from injury, maintain a cleanly facility, and keep the facility an organized and safe environment for every patron. This job gave me the fundamental experience to help me succeed as a lifeguard manager. Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.

Education

Undergraduate - biochemistry, Japanese

Florida State University
Tallahasse, FL
02.2025

Highschool -

Westminster Christian Academy
Town and Country, MO
05.2023

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Team management

Personal Information

Title: Lab Assistant

Certification

  • CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - American Red Cross.
  • Lifeguarding Certification - American Red Cross.
  • First Aid Certification - American Heart Association.

Languages

German
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Limited Working

Timeline

Researcher

Jordan Lab Group
10.2024 - Current

Lab Assistant

AB Mauri North America
06.2024 - 08.2024

Lifeguard Manager

The Lodge Des Peres
02.2021 - Current

Lifeguard

The Lodge Des Peres
07.2020 - 02.2021

Highschool -

Westminster Christian Academy

Undergraduate - biochemistry, Japanese

Florida State University
Greg Strauss Jr.