PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline

CHRISTIAN SORIANO

Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College
Sioux Falls,SD
3
years of professional experience

Self-motivated learner with a passion to teach and a practiced ability to lead. Experienced in inspiring collaboration, fostering effective communication and implementing success plans with peers.

Work History

Fraternal Organization Executive Board Member

1 Year 2 Months
Sigma Phi Epsilon South Dakota Alpha | 08.2025 - Current
  • Led strategic planning initiatives to boost organizational growth and member engagement of 40+ peers
  • Developed and executed policies to improve academic success and chapter-wide learning mentality
  • Worked with a committee to develop mental health awareness campaigns to encourage communication and tolerance
  • Worked with peers to gain experience in leading and cooperating with peers and faculty fellows

Volunteer

2 Years 2 Months
Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College | 08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted lead professor in creating engaging lesson plans and educational activities
  • Supported classroom management by sustaining a positive learning environment for students
  • Facilitated small group instruction, fostering students' understanding of core subjects
  • Completed 80+ hours of volunteer work over two years

Undergraduate Research

7 Months
South Dakota State University Chemistry and Biology Departments | 05.2026 - 12.2026
  • Prepared a hypothesis with a traceable course of action
  • Conducted Chemistry, Biology, and Microbiology related experiments in a classroom setting
  • Recorded wide sets of data for analysis and discussion
  • Wrote a detailed report and presented the experience at an undergraduate research summit

Laboratory Work

2 Years
South Dakota State University Chemistry/ Biology Departments | 12.2023 - 12.2025
  • Taken 15 courses that tested me on efficient laboratory coordination, safety techniques, and proper composure practices
  • Trained in a Microbiology lab under Nicholas Butzin and an Honors Organic Chemistry Lab under Rachel Willand-Charnley
  • Performed a variety of chemical and biological practices including but not limited to PCR, Electron Mass Spectroscopy, Chemical Titrations, Cell Staining and Identification, Aseptic Techniques and Serial Dilutions to Isolate Bacterial Colonies

Community Assistant

4 Months
South Dakota State University Housing Department | 01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Assisted residents with inquiries and provided information about housing policies and resources
  • Organized 5 community events to promote engagement and foster a sense of belonging among residents
  • Supervised the accurate record of resident interactions and community activities
  • Partnered with university staff to accomplish safety protocols and maintain a secure living environment for residents

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

South Dakota State University | Brookings, SD | 12-2026
  • Dean's List Spring 2024 - Current
  • Blue and Gold Scholarship Recipient
  • Balanced Man Scholarship Recipient
  • Extracurricular Activities: Intramural Sports and Non-competitive Exercise

Skills

Leadership skills
Strong Leader
Team collaboration
Effective communicator
Strategic planning
Governance Practices
Member Engagement
Organized and Efficient

Accomplishments

    Order of Omega honor society by being among top 5% academic standing of male Greek organizations.

Affiliations

Order of Omega membership. Invitations only extended to the top 5% of men and women in Greek organizations recognizing academic prowess and leadership capability.

Achieved Honors Distinction by completing 7 Semesters of undergraduate education with a 3.8/4.0 GPA .

Timeline

Undergraduate Research

South Dakota State University Chemistry and Biology Departments
05.2026 - 12.2026Read More

Fraternal Organization Executive Board Member

Sigma Phi Epsilon South Dakota Alpha
08.2025 - CurrentRead More

Community Assistant

South Dakota State University Housing Department
01.2025 - 05.2025Read More

Volunteer

Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College
08.2024 - CurrentRead More

Laboratory Work

South Dakota State University Chemistry/ Biology Departments
12.2023 - 12.2025Read More

South Dakota State University

Bachelor of Science from Human Biology
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