Hi, I’m
Lou Ann O'Connor
Undergrad Researcher
Portland,Oregon
Summary
Undergraduate student in pursuit of a Bachelors of Science degree in Pre-Clinical & Biology with expected graduation in 2025-2026. Seeking opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to a team. Hands-on research experience with proficiency in the use of applications software such as presentation and graphics, as well as accessory tools and equipment. Strong drive for results and continuous improvement.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Portland State UniversityPortland, Oregon
BUILD EXITO Scholar/Undergraduate Researcher
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Work(s) in Extreme Virus Lab as an undergraduate researcher assisting with projects, and experiments.
- Manage multiple research projects, some collaborative and one our own personal project.
- Participated in meetings, presentations and other events.
- Presented experimental findings in presentations with graphs, charts and other visual aids.
- Perform different experiments such as bacterial transformations, Outgrowth, electroporations, running Polymerase-chain reactions, and etc.
- Assist with cleaning, making media solutions, and working sterile while handling specimens.
- Record and keep note of data research, lab findings and experimentation into database or server.
American Samoa Community CollegePago PAGO, American SAMOA
Computer Lab Assistant (Work Study)
03.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Monitored usage of computers to ensure proper use by patrons.
- Assisted patrons with troubleshooting computer and software problems.
- Assisted faculty and students with using computer software and hardware.
- Sign-in students and faculty into database. Copy and print files and documents, including keeping the computer lab clean.
She Bakes Too (Bakery)Pago PAGO, American SAMOA
Part-time Worker
01.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Worked in a collaborative environment help baking pastries, and cakes.
- Assisted with decorating and delivering cakes.
- Helped preparing customer orders, and cleaning and organizing supplies.
MTL Law FirmPago PAGO, American SAMOA
Internship Student
08.2020 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Shadowed Legal Assistant and covered front desk.
- Organized and compiled Client files and data into spreadsheets and firm's database. (Both physical and electronically)
- Drafted retainer agreements, closing letters, and new client files.
- Answered incoming calls, and arrange attorney-client meetings.
Education
Portland State UniversityPortland, OR
Bachelor of Science from Public Health: Pre-Clinical & Biology
American Samoa Community CollegePago Pago, AS
Associate of Science from Health Sciences
08.2022
Fa'asao Marist Prepatory High SchoolPago Pago
High School Diploma
06.2020
Pope Paul VI CollegeSamoa
Certificate
12.2019
Skills
- Research and Analysis
- Administrative Assistance
- Database Updating
- Microsoft Proficiency
- Data Entry
- File and Document Management
- Public Presentations
- Tutoring and Student Assistance
- Email and Telephone Etiquette
- Team Collaboration
- Computer skills
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Willing or eager to learn new things
Contacts
- She Bakes Too - shebakestoosamoa@gmail.com
- BUILD EXITO/Researcher PI - kstedman@pdx.edu
- Computer lab ASCC supervisor - ja.ahsue@amsamoa.edu
- MTL Law Firm - louise@meredithsunia.com
Timeline
BUILD EXITO Scholar/Undergraduate Researcher
Portland State University
08.2022 - Current
Computer Lab Assistant (Work Study)
American Samoa Community College
03.2022 - 08.2022
Part-time Worker
She Bakes Too (Bakery)
01.2022 - 08.2022
Internship Student
MTL Law Firm
08.2020 - 12.2021
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science from Public Health: Pre-Clinical & Biology
American Samoa Community College
Associate of Science from Health Sciences
Fa'asao Marist Prepatory High School
High School Diploma
Pope Paul VI College
Certificate
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