Chelesa Fearce
New Haven
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Post-baccalaureate Research Training Fellow
National Institutes of Health
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Perform research in Dr. David Sibley’s Molecular Neuropharmacology Section of the National Institutes for Neurological Disorders and Stroke; Research focus is on dual inhibitors of dopamine receptors and BET proteins for the treatment of psychiatric disorders and cancer
- Analyzed complex datasets using statistical software to drive evidence-based conclusions.
- Streamlined laboratory processes, improving efficiency and enhancing productivity in research operations.
- Presented findings at national conferences, contributing to the scientific community's knowledge base.
Teaching Assistant
Spelman College
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted students in completing general chemistry laboratory procedures
Summer Intern
SC Johnson and Company
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Interned in the Research, Development, and Engineering sector in consumer products
ASPET Summer Fellow
University of Cincinnati
06.2015 - 05.2015
- Performed research in Dr. Abdel-Malek’s lab in the pharmacology department; Research project was focused on the development of analogues of melanocyte stimulating hormone for the treatment of melanoma.
Education
Master of Science - Biochemistry
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA05-2017
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Classroom leadership
- Written and oral report creation
- Nonprofit administration
- Curriculum design
- Experimental design
- Research procedures
- Quantitative research
- Scientific writing
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Homeless Education Outreach Program, Rockville, MD, 2017-10, Present, Inform residents of Dorothy Day Homeless Shelter of topics relating to their health, including chronic diseases, mental illness, and sleep disorders.
- Curiologie in the Classroom, Washington, DC, 2017-09, Present, Performed science experiments with disadvantaged students in the DC area.
- Upward Bound, Washington, DC, 2017-09, Present, Tutored students in various subjects and help with college preparedness.
Timeline
Post-baccalaureate Research Training Fellow
National Institutes of Health
06.2017 - 05.2019
Teaching Assistant
Spelman College
09.2016 - 05.2017
Summer Intern
SC Johnson and Company
05.2016 - 08.2016
ASPET Summer Fellow
University of Cincinnati
06.2015 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Biochemistry
Spelman College
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Spelman College