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Kara Dawson

Marion,IN

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Enjoys problem solving and learning how things work.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Resident Assistant

Houghton University
Houghton , NY
08.2023 - Current
  • Supervised and monitored activities of residents in the dormitory to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Coordinated student events that create opportunities to make connections.
  • Responded to emergency situations within the residence hall.
  • Conducted floor meetings to discuss safety protocols, campus resources, and upcoming events.
  • Developed positive relationships with all members of the residence hall community.
  • Collaborated with Resident Directors on programming initiatives for the residence hall.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings with Resident Director.
  • Maintained accurate records of incidents that occurred in the residence hall.

Lifeguard

Houghton University
Houghton, NY
09.2022 - Current
  • Test Pool Chemical Levels
  • Enforce rules and monitor swimmers
  • Maintain a safe and clean pool area

Temporary Warehouse Employee

Slingshot
Marion, IN
05.2022 - 01.2024
  • Pull and package books from the shelves for orders
  • Receiving inventory, catalog, and organizing onto shelves

Biochemistry Intern

Houghton University
Houghton, NY
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Assisted in the development of laboratory protocols for experiments.
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
  • Prepared reagents and solutions for use in research projects.
  • Developed presentations to explain research projects to colleagues and supervisors.
  • Participated in weekly meetings with project teams to discuss progress on research initiatives.
  • Evaluated existing biochemistry procedures for potential improvements or modifications.
  • Performed data analysis using methods such as: Photo-induced covalent cross-linking for the analysis of bimolecular interactions, SDS-PAGE, Tht Assay, and analyzed Computer modeling of protein binding.

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens
Marion, IN
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Assist Customers, Run registers, Stock shelves, Ensure products are not outdated, Change sales tags and price tags
  • Running Photobooth: printing photos and posters, and assembling canvases, photo books, and other products.
  • Sanitation: Cleaning and taking out the trash

Education

Associate of Science - Biochemistery

Houghton University
Houghton, NY
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Mississinewa High School
Gas City, IN
05-2022

Skills

  • Leading small groups
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Task Prioritization
  • Excellent Communication
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Awards

  • Summa Cum Laude at Mississinewa High School
  • Honor Roll at Mississinewa High School 2019-2022
  • Dean’s Honor List Fall 2022 at Houghton University
  • Member of National Honors Society and Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honors Society) at Mississinewa High School 2021-2022
  • Sigma Zeta Beta Nu member (National Honor Society for Undergraduate students in Science and Math) at Houghton February 2023-present
  • Access Representative (Campus Disability Awareness Club) January 2023-present
  • Student Council at Mississinewa High School August 2017-May 2022

Websites

Timeline

Resident Assistant

Houghton University
08.2023 - Current

Biochemistry Intern

Houghton University
06.2023 - 07.2023

Lifeguard

Houghton University
09.2022 - Current

Temporary Warehouse Employee

Slingshot
05.2022 - 01.2024

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens
08.2020 - 07.2022

Associate of Science - Biochemistery

Houghton University

High School Diploma -

Mississinewa High School

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