Dedicated research student who works well in collaborative settings. Excels in identifying issues and creative problem solving, as well as learning and applying new skills on the fly. Has effective organization and communication skills.
Work History
House Sitter
11 Months
Karen Stephans | 09.2025 - Current
Monitored property conditions and ensured safety during extended homeowner absences.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of indoor and outdoor spaces.
Provided regular updates to homeowners regarding property status and any issues observed.
Managed daily tasks including house pet care, outdoor animal care, and collecting mail.
Student Researcher
4 Months
Dr. Heather Sklenicka, Rochester Community and Techincal College | 01.2026 - 05.2026
Conducted research under Dr. Heath Sklenicka on the subject of brominating aromatic and alkene compounds in situ in order to investigate safer methods of brominating pharmaceutical intermediates.
Found a new way of creating trans-1,2-dibromocyclohexane in the process.
Presented findings at the 2026 Winchell Symposium with the abstract "Attempts in Non-Catalytic Electrophilic Halogenation".
Research Intern
1 Month
Hormel Institute | 07.2025 - 08.2025
Participated in the two week program, formerly known as the Summer Health Experience (SHE), currently now the Healthcare Experiences and Research in Oncology (HERO).
Did research on the effects of a paprika supplemented diet and measured how it influenced pupae development with fruit flies that had a mutated PI3K gene.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Minnesota Rochester | Rochester
Currently hold 91 credits. Select classes include Intro Clinical/Research, Bioethics, and Biochemistry.
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Rochester Community And Technical College | Rochester, MN | 05-2026
President's List, Fall of 2024 and Spring of 2025
Dean's List, Spring of 2026
High School Diploma
Kingsland Public Schools | Spring Valley | 05-2026
Cum Laude graduate
Skills
Collaboration among groups
Meticulous organization
Communication skills
Detail-orientated observation
Certification
Biotechnology Competence certified via YouScience, issued 06/2025.
CPR certified via American Heart Association, issued 10/2024.
Timeline
Student Researcher
Dr. Heather Sklenicka, Rochester Community and Techincal College
01.2026 - 05.2026Read More
House Sitter
Karen Stephans
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Research Intern
Hormel Institute
07.2025 - 08.2025Read More
University of Minnesota Rochester
Bachelor of Science from Medical Laboratory Science
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Rochester Community And Technical College
Associate of Science from Medical Laboratory Science