Lauren Holmes
Oakley,CA
Summary
Results-oriented scientist with a strong passion for laboratory work, driven by the transformative power of fundamental science. Demonstrated excellence in academic and professional settings as a dedicated team player, thriving in fast-paced and challenging environments. Adept at managing intricate details through methodical approaches, while maintaining a clear focus on project goals and overarching concepts. Committed to continuous improvement and innovation in scientific research and experimentation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder & Media Manager
Ollie Cat Sanctuary
04.2023 - Current
- Co-founded and help manage a cat sanctuary providing daily care for over 100 rescue and community cats.
- Design, develop, and maintain the organization's website and social media platforms to support community outreach and adoptions.
- Coordinate daily animal care, medication schedules, and health monitoring while volunteering 20–30 hours per week.
- Administer prescribed oral medications and maintain accurate medication and vaccination records.
- Assist with humane trapping, transportation, intake, and veterinary appointments for rescued and feral cats.
Assistant Store Manager
Crumbl Cookies
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted in daily operations, ensuring store standards met corporate guidelines.
- Supported inventory management, tracking stock levels and coordinating replenishments.
- Managed cash within the store, keeping accurate counts of money among registers and bank deposits.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
Data Coordinator Associate
UCSD Health Services - Neuroscience Department
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Promoted from Assistant Data Curator.
- Compiled information and input into PRECISE-TBI Model Catalog database.
- Managed complex datasets with precision, ensuring accurate representation of organizational trends over time.
- Developed comprehensive documentation to facilitate a seamless transfer of knowledge among team members.
- Improved data accuracy by implementing quality control measures for data entry and management.
Assistant Data Curator
UCSD Health Services - Neuroscience Department
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Knowledge of Hypothes.is software.
- Familiar with PubMed and SciCrunch programs.
- Curating predetermined facets from scientific papers (40,000 annotations completed).
- Utilized advanced Excel functions for data manipulation and analysis.
- Enhanced data quality by implementing rigorous validation and standardization processes.
- Implemented regular audits of curated datasets to maintain high levels of accuracy over time.
- Created detailed documentation outlining data curation procedures, enhancing team efficiency and consistency.
Barista
Tuvalu
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Quickly promoted from a support position to Barista responsibilities.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages and food with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
Student Researcher
Seeds of Change
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Formulated laboratory design plan using the scientific method.
- Collected appropriate data and prepared tables and graphs to summarize research results.
- Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions.
- Presented findings to a group of scientists.
- Research focused on antimicrobial resistance and leafcutter ant colonies.
Education
No Degree - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of California Berkeley Extension
Berkeley, CA06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA09-2023
Skills
- Organizational Abilities
- Lab Procedures
- Hypothesis Software
- Data Curation Procedures
- Laboratory Equipment Operation
- Scientific Writing Skills
- SciCrunch Programs
PUBLICATIONS
PRECISE TBI Model Catalog: Increasing Accessibility and Reproducibility in TBI research. Preprint. 2026
Certification
- ServSafe Manager Certification
- Clinical Laboratory Science Preparatory Certification
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Crumbl Cookies
01.2025 - 12.2025
Data Coordinator Associate
UCSD Health Services - Neuroscience Department
09.2023 - 08.2024
Co-Founder & Media Manager
Ollie Cat Sanctuary
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Data Curator
UCSD Health Services - Neuroscience Department
03.2022 - 09.2023
Student Researcher
Seeds of Change
08.2018 - 09.2018
Barista
Tuvalu
06.2018 - 03.2020
No Degree - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of California Berkeley Extension
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of California San Diego