Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Research
Details
Awards
References
Extracurricular Activities
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GINA MCNARNEY

Honolulu,HI

Summary

Dedicated Molecular Bioscience & Bioengineering major conducting impactful research at a UH Manoa lab facility. Known for strong interpersonal skills, adept at fostering relationships and understanding diverse perspectives. Highly organized with exceptional written and verbal communication abilities. Committed to leveraging scientific expertise and dedication to service to advance organizational missions. Concurrently excelling as an overnight ITS help desk consultant and a proactive teaching assistant, demonstrating versatile skills in technical support and educational facilitation.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Assistant

School of Life Sciences
01.2024 - Current
  • Deliver organized material (lectures/worksheets) to students in an understandable manner
  • Manage classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
  • Grade assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.

Overnight ITS Help Desk Consultant

UH Manoa ITS
03.2021 - Current
  • Provide remote support for clients experiencing technical difficulties, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Proactively monitor network systems for early detection of potential issues or concerns.
  • Reduce resolution times by quickly diagnosing and troubleshooting problems.

Cafe Associate

Anainahou Community Park
10.2018 - 08.2020
  • Maintained clean and presentable cafe by wiping, sanitizing and replenishing supplies frequently to support workflow efficiency and employee job tasks.
  • Produced food and drink products adhering to company quality and quantity standards.
  • Operated point-of-sales system and securely handled cash and credit card payments to drive business profitability.

Education

Master of Science - Molecular Biosciences & Bioengineering

University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biosciences & Biotechnology

University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI
05.2023

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Kauai Community College
Lihue, HI
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Kapaa Highschool
Kapaa, HI
05.2019

Skills

  • Ability to Multitask
  • Customer Service
  • Communication Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Laboratory Monitoring
  • Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
  • Classroom support
  • Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
  • Classroom support

Certification

Biosafety Refresher Training, BIORAFT, 09/01/23

Research

Engaged in research at Dr. Nerurkar's laboratory, University of Hawaii at Manoa, since July 2022, specializing in the application of Nanotechnology in agriculture. Actively acquiring and applying new laboratory techniques to support research objectives. Co-contributor to multiple research initiatives and upcoming manuscript publications. Mentor and train incoming students to ensure proficiency in laboratory operations. Proficient in sample preparation, analysis using diverse protocols, and instrumentation.

Details

United States, 8086395006, ginalm@hawaii.edu

Awards

  • Antone & Edene Vidhina Trust Scholarship Recipient
  • Hawaii Veterans Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship
  • Northshore Lions Club Scholarship 2019-2020, 2020-2021
  • Hawaii B Plus Scholarship

References

  • Edward Lee, UH Manoa ITS, leeedward@hawaii.edu, 8089568883
  • Victor Lee, UH Manoa ITS, vhlee@hawaii.edu, 8089568883

Extracurricular Activities

UH Manoa Powerlifitng Club, Honolulu, 08/01/22, 05/01/23

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

School of Life Sciences
01.2024 - Current

Overnight ITS Help Desk Consultant

UH Manoa ITS
03.2021 - Current

Cafe Associate

Anainahou Community Park
10.2018 - 08.2020

Master of Science - Molecular Biosciences & Bioengineering

University of Hawaii At Manoa

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biosciences & Biotechnology

University of Hawaii At Manoa

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Kauai Community College

High School Diploma -

Kapaa Highschool
Biosafety Refresher Training, BIORAFT, 09/01/23
GINA MCNARNEY