Melina Richardson
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Self-motivated professional with excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving abilities. Solutions-oriented team player and leader with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Specialist
UNC Health Care System
Chapel Hill, United States
10.2023 - Current
- OHS Volunteer Coordinator. Managed the onboarding, scheduling, & compliance tracking, of all UNC Medical Center volunteers in collaboration with Volunteer Services Department.
- Coordinated and organized over 500 resident and fellow onboarding.
- Developed and optimized departmental data tracking and analysis systems on EPIC and Microsoft excel software.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
Graduate Research Assistant
Dr. C Moody, Lineberger Cancer Center
UNC Chapel Hill, NC
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Led the development and coordination of projects investigating the role of DNA-RNA hybrids in the Human Papillomavirus life cycle.
- Devised and implemented attainable schedules, timelines and milestones for on-track projects.
- Led presentations to the research team to identify issues and maintain study alignment with objectives.
- Analyzed complex tests, experiments and procedures to produce research data.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
UNC Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
Chapel Hill, NC
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Taught microbiology and biology college-level courses for over 200 students.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Dr. K Afonin, Department Of Chemistry
UNC Charlotte, NC
05.2017 - 06.2021
- Led and coordinated complex projects developing nanoparticle drug delivery platforms from synthesis to animal studies.
- Collaborated with other researchers in a team-based environment to develop a nanoparticle production pipeline.
Tissue Culture Technician
Dr. K Afonin
Charlotte, NC
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Ordered, performed inventory, and maintained logs of necessary reagents, materials, and cell lines.
- Liaised with suppliers and vendors for the prompt delivery of orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of North Carolina Charlotte
05.2021
Ph.D. - (Partial Completion) Virology And Immunology
UNC Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United StatesSkills
- Project and program coordination
- Data analysis and presentation
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office & Google Suite products
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Method development and optimization
- Collaboration and communication
Certification
- Certified Associate in Project Management CAPM (Expected completion July 2024)
- Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) NIH Office of Clinical Research Education and Collaboration Outreach. (Expected completion October 2024)
- Ethical and Regulatory Aspects of Clinical Research NIH Office of Clinical Research Education and Collaboration Outreach. (Expected completion July 2024)
- Introduction to good clinical practice through Coursera Novartis (Expected completion May 2024)
Timeline
Administrative Specialist
UNC Health Care System
10.2023 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Dr. C Moody, Lineberger Cancer Center
08.2021 - 07.2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant
UNC Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
08.2021 - 05.2023
Tissue Culture Technician
Dr. K Afonin
10.2018 - 05.2021
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Dr. K Afonin, Department Of Chemistry
05.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Ph.D. - (Partial Completion) Virology And Immunology
UNC Chapel Hill