Lorenzo Reyes
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Aspiring environmental researcher/ecologist with a strong background in academic research. Focused on combating environmental degradation and enhancing ecosystem health. Proven ability to analyze data and contribute to impactful research projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Minneapolis, Minnesota
08.2025 - Current
- Filled prescriptions, dispensed medication, resolved insurance issues, and became fluent in IC+.
- Worked as a team with one pharmacist and two other technicians to fulfill orders in a quick and careful manner.
Conservation Crew Lead
Resource Central
Boulder, Colorado
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Lead a crew of three to remove non-native grasses across the Colorado Front Range.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to improve individual and group outcomes.
- Interacted with property owners and city officials to outline the removal details, as well as handling payment.
Learning Assistant for Physical Chemistry
University of Colorado-Boulder
Boulder, Colorado
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted Professor Joseph Falke with running his Physical Chemistry course.
- Held biweekly office hours where students could seek help on their homework and general studies.
- Conducted review sessions before midterms and finals.
- Attended discussion sections to assist students in understanding new material.
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Colorado-Boulder
Boulder, Colorado
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked in the RNA Imaging Tools side of the Palmer lab at the University of Colorado.
- The primary goal of the project was to quantify the fluorescence of different dyes (JF646 and JF585) in the presence of a fluorophore-binding RNA aptamer (RhoBAST).
- Optimized the protocol of PCR by modifying the annealing temperatures in order to maximize yield for the in vitro transcription step.
- Designed a titration for fluorescent assays in order to quantify fluorescent binding under different concentrations of RhoBAST.
- Collaborated with two other undergraduate researchers to fulfill undergraduate responsibilities, such as glassware cleaning, autoclaving, workbench cleaning, and calibrating the pH/mV meter.
RNA Engineering Lab Pilot
University of Colorado-Boulder
Boulder, Colorado
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted in the creation of a new RNA Engineering laboratory course for the University of Colorado-Boulder.
- Worked as a team to design, synthesize, and purify RNA using techniques such as Bacterial Transformation, PCR, in vitro Transcription, RNA gel purification, and fluorescent assays.
- An optimized workflow for the course was produced and became available to students during the fall 2023 semester.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry
The University of Colorado-Boulder
Boulder, CO12.2025
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Data analysis
- Field operations
Languages
- English: Native Speaker
- Spanish, Fluent Speaker, Reader, and Writer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
08.2025 - Current
Conservation Crew Lead
Resource Central
05.2024 - 07.2025
Learning Assistant for Physical Chemistry
University of Colorado-Boulder
01.2024 - 05.2024
RNA Engineering Lab Pilot
University of Colorado-Boulder
08.2023 - 01.2024
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Colorado-Boulder
05.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry
The University of Colorado-Boulder