Frannie Melia
Columbia,SC
Summary
Driven research assistant with experience in promoting student engagement and community outreach in and outside of USC. Displayed strengths include strong analytical and interpersonal skills, conflict management, organization, and event planning. Heavily involved at USC as a part of University Housing, Sustainable Carolina, and Undergraduate Research. Awarded the Ralph E. Johnson Exemplary Leadership Award, by the Center for Student Engagement at USC.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
USC Center for Elemental Mass Spectrometry
Columbia, SC
04.2024 - Current
- Set up, calibrated, and maintained laboratory research equipment.
- Processed isotope ratio samples.
- Analyzed data using Microsoft Excel
Sustainible Carolina Team Member
USC Office of Sustainability
Columbia, SC
01.2024 - Current
- Planned and organized campus litter pickups.
- collaborated with other on campus organizations to increase sustainability.
Volunteer
FIRST SC
Columbia, SC
10.2022 - Current
- Co-lead a S.T.E.M. exploration summer camp for 20 elementary schoolers
- Oversaw volunteers at F.T.C, F.R.C., and F.L.L. competitions
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
Resident Assistant
University Of South Carolina Housing
Columbia, SC
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted students with problem resolution through mediation and conflict management techniques.
- Coordinated student events such as movie nights, game nights, and other social activities.
- Maintained accurate administrative records, including incident reports and program evaluations.
Water Quality Intern
Gills Creek Watershed Association
Columbia, SC
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Analyzed water samples for the presence of various contaminants, such as bacteria
- Organized a public protest to raise awareness about local environmental contamination.
- Prepared grant proposals seeking funding for new research initiatives focused on improving regional waterways.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geological Sciences
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2027
Skills
Interpersonal
- Spanish biliteracy
- Microsoft Office proficient
- Food Recovery Network - food safety trained
- Project management experience
- Grant writing experience
- Community outreach experience
- Conflict management experience
Scientific
- Proficient in Python
- Isotope ratio analysis experience
- Electron microscope operation
- Micro-pH meter operation
- Isotopic column operation
- Chemical and hydrofluoric acid safety trained
- Adopt-a-Stream certified
Accomplishments
- Ralph E Johnson Exemplary Leadership Award - Center for Student Engagement - University of South Carolina
- Event Volunteer Award - F.L.L Midlands Qualifier - FIRST South Carolina
- SC Seal of Biliteracy - Spanish - South Carolina Department of Education
- Green Scholar - LEAF Living Learning Community - University of South Carolina
- Capstone Scholar - University of South Carolina
Timeline
Resident Assistant
University Of South Carolina Housing
08.2024 - 05.2025
Water Quality Intern
Gills Creek Watershed Association
05.2024 - 08.2024
Research Assistant
USC Center for Elemental Mass Spectrometry
04.2024 - Current
Sustainible Carolina Team Member
USC Office of Sustainability
01.2024 - Current
Volunteer
FIRST SC
10.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Geological Sciences
University of South Carolina
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