Cecelia Zielke
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Driven academic professional with research experience in the public and private sector, with specific focus on functional health and healthcare technology. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to lifelong learning and growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Instructor
University of California, Berkeley
12.2023 - Current
- Lead multiple discussion sections for Undergraduate students in NUSCTX 11: Introduction to Toxicology (Spring 2024), MCB 32L: Introduction to Human Physiology Laboratory (Summer 2024), and MCB 32: Introduction to Human Physiology (Fall of 2024).
- Communicated with fellow Graduate Student Instructors and Professors to manage student grades, concerns, and questions and develop resources and activities to enhance student understanding and practical application of coursework.
- Offered office hours and one-on-one meetings with students to provide additional support and guidance to students.
- Graded exams and assessments to evaluate student learning and provide feedback on performance.
Doctoral Student
University of California, Berkeley
08.2023 - Current
- Fostering a collaborative environment with Professor Hannah Thompson of the UC-Berkeley Department of Public Health and Community Health Sciences, fellow graduate students, and undergraduate students in the Thompson Research Cohort.
- Conducting meta-analyses and systematic reviews of California-based public health data with aims of increasing energy expenditure in sedentary populations, predominantly elementary-aged children.
- Assessing effectiveness of wearable biotechnology in estimating energy expenditures in populations at different stages of the life cycle.
- Writing reviews for clinicians on physical activity guidelines for women in the perinatal period.
- Using R Programming and Microsoft Excel for quantitative data analysis.
Exercise Physiology Research Analyst
Optigenix
01.2023 - Current
- Conduct in-depth qualitative and quantitative research to identify trends in wearable biotechnology for endurance athletes.
- Optimize research methodologies with SkyDeck Interns, enhancing overall research efficiency for Optigenix.
- Collaborated with the Technology Team to develop a fully-comprehensive onboarding questionnaire assessing an athlete's clinical health status and athletic training status.
- Support senior management in making informed decisions by delivering timely and accurate research findings.
Wharton Research Scholar
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Applied liquid chromatography mass spectrometry to determine effectiveness of a sweat-based biosensor for hormonal metabolites.
- Ran quantitative and qualitative data analysis of biosensor effectiveness.
- Developed professional networks within the Case Western Reserve University Medical School, fostering future collaborations and knowledge exchange among researchers.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to identify gaps in existing knowledge and inform future research directions.
Barista
The American Club
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Served and interacted with guests at The Greenhouse Coffeehouse in the American Club Resort, maintaining standards of the five-star property of Kohler Hospitality.
- Provided recommendations for health-conscious food and beverage options.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs. Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism, Chemistry
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio08-2024
High School Diploma -
Kohler High School
Kohler, WI06.2019
Skills
- Excellent Written and Vocal Communication
- Data Analysis
- R Programming
- Microsoft Excel
- Market Research
- General Laboratory Practice
- Collaborative
- Proficient in Spanish
Athletics
- University of California-Berkeley Cross Country and Track and Field (Fall of 2023-present)
- Women's Varsity Track and Field, CWRU, 2021, 2022, NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships National Qualifier, 5K (2022), All-Great Lakes Region in the outdoor 10,000m run (2021), Earned UAA All-Academic recognition (2021, 2022)
- Women's Varsity Cross Country, CWRU, 2020, 2021, 2022, UAA All-Academic Recognition (2020, 2021)
Executive Positions
- Secretary for SlowFood, CWRU, 06/21 - 06/23, Organized club cooking gatherings, communicated with the Cleveland chapter of SlowFood, and educated members about volunteer opportunities in local gardens.
- Sparties Running Club Coordinator, CWRU for Autism Awareness, Current, Coordinate a running club for elementary and middle school students in Cleveland with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Programming Coordinator, CWRU Undergraduate Research Society, 2020 - 2021, Organized a series of panels for undergraduate students on becoming involved in virtual research.
- Volunteer Coordinator, CWRU Global Medical Brigades, 2020 - 2021, Coordinated volunteer opportunities for club members, specifically a mask-making event.
Community Service
- University Hospitals Nutrition Department and Cardiac Floor Volunteer
- Worked in the Food for Life Market and at Cooking Classes at Dave's Market, a local grocer, to provide dietary recommendations for individuals with a low-socioeconomic status and chronic metabolic disease.
- Ronald McDonald House Cleveland
- Cal Athletics, Cameron Institute
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Graduate Student Instructor
University of California, Berkeley
12.2023 - Current
Doctoral Student
University of California, Berkeley
08.2023 - Current
Exercise Physiology Research Analyst
Optigenix
01.2023 - Current
Wharton Research Scholar
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
05.2022 - 08.2022
Barista
The American Club
06.2019 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Kohler High School
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism, Chemistry
Case Western Reserve University
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