Ellie Woods-Killam
Camas
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong collaboration and customer support skills. Experienced in laboratory settings and team environments, ready to drive impactful research outcomes and improve operational efficiencies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Colorado, Boulder
Boulder
09.2023 - Current
- Documented experimental protocols to improve reproducibility and ensure compliance with laboratory standards.
- Collaborated with graduate students and postdoctoral researchers on experimental design and analysis.
- Designed and conducted independent experiments to characterize the functions of the heterodimer, Ku70/80, at telomeres, and its interactions with the nucleases Apollo (DCLRE1B) and XPF (ERCC4).
Shift Lead
Cava
Atlanta
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed inventory levels and organized stock for optimal flow.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food handling.
- Performed opening and closing procedures, such as setting alarm systems and counting money.
- Assisted in coaching and training employees and managed daily work assignments to ensure efficient service.
Hostess/Waitress
Zoe's Kitchen Inc.
Atlanta
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Took customers' orders in a respectful and welcoming manner.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders, and respond to service questions.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area.
- Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to the attention of the manager on duty.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Molecular, Cellular, And Developmental Biology
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO05-2026
Skills
- Project management
- Customer support
- Communication
- Inventory managment
- Team collaboration
- Experimental design
- Data analysis
- Laboratory protocols
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Colorado, Boulder
09.2023 - Current
Shift Lead
Cava
05.2023 - 08.2023
Hostess/Waitress
Zoe's Kitchen Inc.
09.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Molecular, Cellular, And Developmental Biology
University of Colorado Boulder