CAROLINA SALAS

Sophomore student-athlete at Le Moyne College pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with strong academic performance in chemistry, biology, and physics. Division I volleyball athlete demonstrating discipline, leadership, and advanced time management. Experienced with patient care and daily living assistance. Utilizes compassionate communication to support patients emotionally and physically. Strong understanding of medical equipment operation and patient monitoring techniques. Combines clinical experience in patient care with emerging molecular biology and biochemical laboratory skills and knowledge.

• Presidential Scholarship Recipient — Awarded $104,000 over four years for outstanding academic achievement at Le Moyne College.
• Prime Performer Award (2025) — Recognized by Le Moyne Athletics for exceptional performance, leadership, and contribution as a Division I volleyball athlete.
• Author, Le Moyne College Sunday Playbook — Wrote a weekly inspirational piece rooted in Jesuit values, motivating the campus community through themes of determination, perseverance, hope, and self-reflection.
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) — Successfully earned national certification, demonstrating clinical competency and healthcare professionalism.
• Full-Time Clinical Experience (PCT) — Completed a full-time summer position (32–36 hrs/week) in high-acuity Surgical Trauma units at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center.
• National Honor Society (NHS) Inductee — Recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and over 200 hours of community service.
• National Spanish Honor Society Member — Honored for achievement in Spanish language and cultural studies.
• McNeil Volleyball Program MVP (2021 & 2023) — Awarded for athletic excellence, leadership, and team impact.
• Varsity Volleyball Captain (Senior Year) — Led team culture, communication, and competitive performance.
• Austin Junior Volleyball (AJV) National Competitor — Earned multiple bids to USAV Nationals; finished in Gold Bracket for 13s and 16s seasons.
• Youth Ministry Mentor — Led weekly faith-based mentorship and service activities at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
• Academic Achievement — Maintaining a 3.45 GPA in a rigorous STEM major (Biochemistry) while competing at the NCAA Division I level.
• Technical Proficiency Development — Built strong skills in PCR, SDS-PAGE, cloning workflows, spectrophotometry, laboratory safety, and biostatistical analysis.
• Community Impact — Contributed to youth volleyball coaching, church outreach, and campus leadership programs.

• NCAA Division I Athletics — Student-athlete representing Le Moyne College Women’s Volleyball.
• Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) — Representative for Le Moyne Athletics, contributing to leadership, wellness, and community initiatives.
• St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center — Part of St. David’s HealthCare; Level II Trauma Center where I served as a full-time Patient Care Technician in Surgical Trauma Units.
• Austin Junior Volleyball (AJV) — Long-term club athlete competing at the national level.
• National Honor Society (NHS) — Member recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and community service.
• National Spanish Honor Society (NSHS) — Member recognized for academic achievement in Spanish studies.
• St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church — Youth ministry volunteer and mentor.

• CCMA
• BLS (Healthcare Provider)
• OSHA Healthcare Safety
• CPR

• Molecular Biology
• DNA Repair
• Epigenetics
• Protein Structure
• Cell Signaling
• Translational Medicine

• SAAC Representative
• D1 Volleyball Athlete
• Varsity Captain
• Youth Volleyball Coach
• Youth Mentor (St. Vincent de Paul)

• General Biology I & II Laboratory — PCR, primer design, agarose gels, SDS-PAGE, Bradford assays, DNA purification, cloning workflows, microscopy, scientific writing.
• Chemical Principles Lab — Titrations, spectrophotometry, quantitative analysis, ACS-style lab reports.

• Molecular Biology: PCR, cloning, restriction digestion, agarose gels
• Biochemical: SDS-PAGE, Bradford assays, spectrophotometry
• Microscopy: Brightfield, compound
• General: Pipetting, dilutions, buffer prep, Excel analysis, OSHA safety, documentation

• Organic Chemistry I & II
• Organic Chem Lab
• Gen Chemistry I & II
• Chem Principles Lab I & II
• Gen Biology I & II
• Biology Lab I & II
• Gen Physics I & II
• Physics Lab
• Introductory Statistics

Journaling, Volleyball (Sand, Grass and Indoor), Weightlifting, Travel, Youth Mentorship