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Michael Louis Berton Forvil

Summary

Driven by integrity and a robust organizational leadership skill set, I spearheaded strategic initiatives at BYU Rhythm 'N Soul Collective, enhancing program oversight and decision-making processes. My tenure at Huntsman Cancer Institute honed my technical prowess in research methodologies, demonstrating a balanced blend of hard and soft skills pivotal for achieving key objectives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-President

BYU Rhythm 'N Soul Collective
Provo, UT
06.2024 - Current
  • Planned class sessions and performances.
  • Recruited guest artists to teach choreography to students.
  • Taught and cleaned choreographies.
  • Led discussions and reflections to ensure that the outcomes of the program are being met.
  • Danced and sang with the collective.
  • Met with university administrators to plan performances.
  • Mentored and coached future leaders for the group.

Lab Lead

BYU Ballard Center for Social Impact
Provo, UT
02.2024 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support the establishment and sustainability of Rhythm 'N Soul Collective.
  • Conducted research and data analysis to assess the impact of Rhythm 'N Soul Collective on the student body it serves.
  • Participated in training for social impact work.
  • Trained and mentored lab assistants do understand and carry out the work of our lab.
  • Consulted with other teams in the center to provide feedback on their work in the performing arts world.

Black Student Union Secretary/Vice-President

Brigham Young University-Idaho
Provo, UT
05.2023 - Current
  • Met with university administrators to advocate for better experiences for Black students on campus.
  • Assisted in planning and carrying out activities.
  • Led presidency meetings and check-ins to ensure we are progressing toward our goals.
  • Participated in the creation of a community of support and empowerment.
  • I attended several panel discussions to help train various departments on campus on cultural sensitivity.

Office Assistant

National Scholarships & Prestigious Fellowships
Provo, UT
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of office policies and procedures.
  • Prepared meeting agendas, attended meetings and recorded and transcribed minutes.
  • Trained staff members to perform work activities and use computer applications.
  • Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires by preparing workspaces and materials.
  • Assisted in the advisement and mentoring of prestigious scholarship applicants

Honors Student Leadership Council Vice-President

BYU Honors Program
Provo, UT
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Worked with my team to plan and carry out all academic activities of the honors program for the year.
  • Drafted, presented, and carried out a book club project to foster interdisciplinary thinking in the honors student body.
  • Assisted the executive presidency and the honors program coordinator in setting goals and planning honors activities for the academic year.

Research Intern

Huntsman Cancer Institute
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in designing and implementing research studies, including developing hypotheses and methodologies.
  • Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples.
  • Performed dissection and extraction of spleen from laboratory rats
  • Utilized various research tools and software to gather and analyze information.
  • Learned and utilized techniques such as cell culture, Western blotting, flow cytometry, and immunohistochemistry.
  • Presented my research findings at a research symposium at the end of the internship.

Research Assistant

Brigham Young University
Provo, USA
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for future endeavors.
  • Performed literature reviews to ensure accuracy of results.
  • Disseminated research findings.
  • Assisted in the preparation of manuscripts for submission to academic journals.

Psychology Teaching Assistant

Brigham Young University
Provo, USA
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Held exam reviews before midterms and finals.
  • Analyzed and managed students' participation in the class.
  • Assisted students with their research paper assignments.
  • Coordinated with teachers to identify and support students with special needs.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
  • Developed strategies to help struggling students succeed academically.
  • Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience/Africana Studies Minor

Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah
08-2025

Certificate of English as a Second Language -

English Language Center (BYU)
Provo, Utah
08.2020

Skills

  • Organizational leadership
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Program oversight
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Program management

Publications

  • Wood, E. K., Halter, C. M., Byrne, E., Baron, Z. D., Forvil, M., Marett, L., Smith, E., Hafen, E., Hepworth, E., Johnson, M., Suomi, S. J., J. Dee Higley, & Thompson, W. W. (2024). Behavioral inhibition in a translational nonhuman primate model: A pilot study of Kagan’s behavioral inhibition paradigm modified for use in infant rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). Developmental Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/dev0001652

Timeline

Co-President

BYU Rhythm 'N Soul Collective
06.2024 - Current

Lab Lead

BYU Ballard Center for Social Impact
02.2024 - Current

Honors Student Leadership Council Vice-President

BYU Honors Program
08.2023 - 04.2024

Research Intern

Huntsman Cancer Institute
06.2023 - 08.2023

Black Student Union Secretary/Vice-President

Brigham Young University-Idaho
05.2023 - Current

Office Assistant

National Scholarships & Prestigious Fellowships
01.2023 - Current

Research Assistant

Brigham Young University
09.2022 - 02.2023

Psychology Teaching Assistant

Brigham Young University
08.2021 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience/Africana Studies Minor

Brigham Young University

Certificate of English as a Second Language -

English Language Center (BYU)

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