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Claire (Zion) Wallace

La Crosse,Wisconsin

Summary

Skilled team player with a strong background in laboratory and natural environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and is always ready to go beyond basic assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities as well as a drive to learn and take care of others. I strive to be the best employee I can be and can do physical work. My legal name is Claire, however, I go by Zion in non-legal matters.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Scientist

UW- La Crosse
La Crosse, Wisconsin
01.2023 - Current
  • Researched Eastern Hemlock's ectomycorrhizae associations and seedling occupancy rates using diverse laboratory and field data collection methods.
  • Evaluated the accuracy of data obtained from experiments through quality control testing procedures.
  • Analyzed data using statistical methods and software packages such as SAS, SPSS, and R.

Dietary Aide

Benedictine Living Community
La Crosse, WI
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Provided assistance with meal setup, serving, and clean up as needed.
  • Performed general cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes, wiping countertops.
  • Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Dr. Tisha King-Heiden
La Crosse, Wisconsin
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Daily fish care includes feeding, monitoring, and cleaning tanks.
  • Conducted experiments on fish embryos, which involved developing solutions, analyzing data, and maintaining lab cleanliness.
  • Conducted literature searches to identify relevant articles for review.

Landscape Gardener

Lezlie Staley
Saint Croix Falls, WI
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Used a variety of tools to put in house and business landscape and maintain the landscape for multiple years.
  • Daily tasks included laying borders, weeding, pruning, planting, and deadheading flowers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
12-2024

CITI certified -

05.2022

High School Diploma -

Saint Croix Falls High School
06.2020

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Database Research
  • Efficient time management
  • Information Collection and Recording
  • Experience writing research grant proposals
  • Qualitative and quantitative research experience
  • Research laboratory housekeeping experience
  • Strong skills in the identification of plants and how to maintain plants
  • Landscape maintenance experience
  • Tree pruning experience
  • Customer Service skills
  • Chemical Application experience
  • Food handling safety
  • Dining room setup
  • Food Preparation

Languages

English

Accomplishments

  • Published Research Study titled "Chronic Exposure to Environmentally Relevant Concentrations of Imidacloprid Impact Survival and Ecologically Relevant Behaviors of Fathead Minnow Larvae"

Timeline

Dietary Aide

Benedictine Living Community
07.2023 - 09.2023

Research Scientist

UW- La Crosse
01.2023 - Current

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Dr. Tisha King-Heiden
01.2022 - 12.2022

Landscape Gardener

Lezlie Staley
06.2020 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

CITI certified -

High School Diploma -

Saint Croix Falls High School
Claire (Zion) Wallace