Destiny da Silva
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Dynamic recent college graduate with a solid foundation in Exercise Physiology and Psychology, complemented by hands-on experience from academic projects and internships. Completed one year of pre-Optometry education and several internships in the pharmaceutical sector, demonstrating strong collaboration, exceptional problem-solving, and effective time-management skills. Eager to launch a career in clinical research or related fields, ready to make meaningful contributions driven by commitment and enthusiasm.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Shadowing Dr. Brandon Cornish
Vision Source
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
04.2026 - Current
- Observed comprehensive eye exams including refraction, slit lamp evaluations, and retinal assessment
- Gained exposure to diagnostic testing such as OCT, Visual Field, and tonometry
- Learning to identify common ocular conditions
- Assisting with patient outflow and observing patient-doctor communication and case management
- Developing understanding of clinical workflow in a fast-paced optometry practice
- Oversaw the reception of 50-60 patients weekly to maintain high standards of care and service.
Nova Southeastern Preparatory Optometry
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
08.2025 - 05.2026
- One-year preparatory program
- Designed to evaluate the ability to succeed in Optometry school
- Optometry level courses and foundational science courses
- Completed rigorous optometry level coursework including Optics, Ocular Anatomy, and Visual Science
- Maintained a strong academic performance in a fast paced, graduate style environment
- Build foundational knowledge in ocular disease, refractive error, and visual system function
Student
Nova Southeastern Preparatory Optometry
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
08.2025 - 05.2026
- One-year preparatory program
- Designed to evaluate the ability to succeed in Optometry school
- Optometry level courses and foundational science courses
- Completed rigorous optometry level coursework including Optics, Ocular Anatomy, and Visual Science
- Maintained a strong academic performance in a fast paced, graduate style environment
- Build foundational knowledge in ocular disease, refractive error, and visual system function
Summer Internship
EyeBio Tech, Merck
Remote
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Learned the fast pace environment for an Ophthalmic Biotech company including clinical research and study conduct.
- Worked effectively in team projects
- Engaged in team meetings with ophthalmologists and researchers, contributing to the planning and execution of clinical trials.
- Engaged in a collaborative effort on a project, culminating in a formal presentation
- observation of regulatory documents for site responsibility and activity.
- Regional monitoring observation and overseeing of site interactions.
- EDC (electronic data capture) query resolution, RMs submit resolutions to us and we confirm with data management if they are closed queries.
- eTMF reconciliation
Summer Internship
Clinilabs Incorporated
Eatontown, New Jersey
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assembled subject’s information and organized data collected
- Created regulatory binders on new upcoming studies
- Observed A-Line placements
- Created excel calendars to track subject re-visit dates
- Reviewed errors from QC and organized corrections
- Scanned all binder documentation
- Transferred documents from individual subjects folders into data collection binders
- Observed clinic floor during sleep studies, opioid use studies, and blood pressure monitoring studies
- Organized all subject’s personal information and redacted personal information from data collection to be reviewed by sponsors
Clinical Research/Regulatory Affairs Intern
Creative Regulatory Solutions
Boca Raton, Florida
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Formatted regulatory documents and assisted with routine FDA submissions upon supervisor’s request.
- Coordinated and tracked shipments for clinical documents.
- Assembled charts of data from clinical studies.
- Converted paper Trial Master Files (TMFs) into electronic versions by inventorying all hard copies, scanned in all binder documentation, created naming conversions for all types, and ensured complete eTMF compliance.
- Created excel sheets for Sr. Regulatory Affairs staff for tracking and verifying Principal investigators participating in clinical studies.
- Reviewed all FDA 1572 investigator forms for completeness and cross-checked form data with investigator CVs.
Education
Preparatory Optometry Program - Visual Science
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology, Psychology
University of Miami
Miami, FL05.2025
High School -
Central Regional High School
Berkeley, NJ06.2021
Skills
- Proficient in excel and Microsoft
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Organization and time management
- Multitasking Abilities
Affiliations
· Started studies in Optometry at Nova Southeastern University in their POP program adding microbiology, optics, Ocular/Neuro Anatomy, and physiology to my knowledge
· Studied Exercise Physiology/Psychology with experience in anatomy/biology
· Participated in the Chi Omega Sorority who partners with assisting Make a Wish foundation.
· Member of National Society of Leadership and Success at University of Miami
· Laboratory experience within Basic chemistry and biology labs
· Laboratory experience in Neuromuscular/Cardiorespiratory
· Experience with dissection of human cadavers
Timeline
Shadowing Dr. Brandon Cornish
Vision Source
04.2026 - Current
Nova Southeastern Preparatory Optometry
08.2025 - 05.2026
Student
Nova Southeastern Preparatory Optometry
08.2025 - 05.2026
Summer Internship
EyeBio Tech, Merck
06.2025 - 08.2025
Summer Internship
Clinilabs Incorporated
05.2024 - 08.2024
Clinical Research/Regulatory Affairs Intern
Creative Regulatory Solutions
05.2023 - 08.2023
Preparatory Optometry Program - Visual Science
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology, Psychology
University of Miami
High School -
Central Regional High School