Ivana Arsovska
Motivated and detail-oriented undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Microbiology, with over 2 years hands-on experience in research, education, and customer service. Seeking opportunities that leverage both scientific and interpersonal skills in a collaborative environment.
Energetic and personable, well-suited for roles requiring strong customer interaction and relationship building. Understanding of sales principles and customer service techniques, combined with effective communication and organizational skills. Focused on driving positive customer experiences and achieving sales targets.
Work History
Undergraduate Research Intern
1 Year 2 Months- Conducting research on immune responses and pathogenesis in parasitic diseases, focusing on leishmaniasis.
- Assisting in studies aiming to develop novel therapies and vaccines for parasitic infections.
- Supporting translational research involving global health partnerships and field-deployable treatments.
- PI: Dr. Abhay Satoskar, MD, PhD
- The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center
Sales Associate
1 Year 1 Month- Provide customer-focused sales support in a fast-paced retail environment, assisting clients with product selection and fit.
- Communicate product features, brand differences, and lens options to meet individual customer needs.
- Maintain store organization, visual merchandising standards, and point-of-sale operations.
- Develop strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills through daily customer interactions.
Biology Tutor
8 Months- Support student understanding of complex biological concepts through personalized tutoring.
- Assist with exam preparation and provide tailored academic strategies.
- The Ohio State University
Biology/Chemistry Tutor
8 Months- Clarified questions in biology and chemistry for students with different learning styles.
- Facilitated academic success through individualized support and problem-solving instruction.
Part-Time Stylist
8 Months- Welcomed and assisted customers with styling advice and product recommendations.
- Maintained store appearance, managed displays, and built rapport with returning clients.
- Contributed to a positive, team-focused work environment in a fast-paced retail setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
- GPA: 4.0 GPA
- Member, University Honors Program
- Dean's List [Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025, Autumn 2025, Spring 2026]
- Schwarm Scholarship in Microbiology, The Ohio State University (2025 ) Recipient
- OSU Scholarship Fund (2025,2026) Recipient
- magna cum laude graduate (2023)
Skills
Accomplishments
Co-Author, Peer-Reviewed Publication
Huston, R. H., Cox, B., Verma, C., Pacheco-Fernandez, T., Volpedo, G., Dar, M. J., Mercado, Y., Wharton, A. R., Gessner, M., Purayil, N., Arsovska, I., Watkins, L., Lu, J., Zhang, J. Y., Sachan, A., Narayan, R., & Satoskar, A.
R. Microneedle-based injection of Fungizone/Amphotericin B: An effective treatment for American cutaneous
leishmaniasis in mice
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10717544.2026.2665882
- Project Development - Collaborated with team of Dr. Satoskar in the development of microneedle project.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.