Jennifer A. Solares
Los Angeles,CA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Project
UCSC Psychology Program, University of California
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Researched the effects of language on cognitive development in infants, such as attention and perception
- Focused on bilingualism and multilingualism compared to monolinguistic groups in order find varying differences
- Collected participant data from family and friends in order to provide evidence to support main thesis
- Gathered various works of literature in order to provide what research may be missing from the field
- Final research project provided key skills that are needed in order to work in a research enviornment
Assistant
Jovenes SANOS
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Worked with community leaders, represented community-based organizations, and public health
- Data Management and Analytics
- Social Media and Digital Marketing: website editing and in charge of social media posting
- Created eye catching media posts concerning JS youth experience steven working under Professor Steven McKay and how the project impacted them personally
- Assisted in gathering data on youth experiences; creating portfolio on how this specific program has helped this specific community and how more funding could in fact aid in expanding to program to other regions
Research Assistant- We Belong Project
Professor Steven McKay
06.2020 - 09.2020
- In charge of working with Jovenes Sanos youth group to collect participant data, such as family members or friends
- Researched project design and tried to facilitate social media posts to raise awareness of
- Community-Engaged Research and Immigrant Justice
- Worked with various colleagues in order to analyze data that would be important to professor McKays research but also to Jovenes Sanos program
- Practiced several skills that are needed not only within a lab but also field work
Research Apprentice
Dr. Sinvervo's Axolotl Lab
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Assisted in the developing climate change prediction models for animal adaptation time to higher temperature, using axolotls as a model organism
- Conducted animal maintenance protocols weekly for over 50 axolotls: Changed water, fed axolotls proper food portions dependent on axolotl's life stage (infant, juvenile, and adult), and reported any visible changes in the axolotls' development
- Worked and communicated with other volunteers by dividing daily tasks
Research Assistant
SMARTS Program
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
- Assisted graduate student in finding a material that would aid in the reducing of proliferation of endothelial cells and smooth cells
- Goal of research was to stop restenosis due to build of endothelial and smooth cells on heart stents
- Learned about actin staining, chemical processing of nickel titanium sheets,and the importance of stents in heart disease
- Attended training courses; proper handling of biochemical and chemical outbreaks/ waste
- Trained with lab materials, such a micro pipettes
- Trained on how to cultivate cells and record data
- Trained to properly work in air extraction fume hoods and how to properly sterilize
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC)
Santa Cruz, CANo Degree - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialist
Los Angeles08.2023
Skills
- Laboratory Techniques
- Critical Thinking
- Data Collections
- Customer Care
Timeline
Senior Research Project
UCSC Psychology Program, University of California
09.2020 - 12.2020
Assistant
Jovenes SANOS
06.2020 - 09.2020
Research Assistant- We Belong Project
Professor Steven McKay
06.2020 - 09.2020
Research Apprentice
Dr. Sinvervo's Axolotl Lab
02.2018 - 06.2018
Research Assistant
SMARTS Program
06.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC)
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialist
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