Michelle Luu
San Jose,CA
Summary
Strong communicator with excellent organizational and time management skills. Efficiently manages multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines to meet team goals. Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think and act quickly to find creative solutions. Hard-worker and keen on learning new skills by actively listening and asking questions to improve work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Shadow Assistant
Swiss Dental Center- Carol Phillips
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Followed and assisted doctor and dental assistant during dental surgeries for implants and extractions
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Practice with cleaning teeth models and taking impressions for clients.
- Communicated and led patients to designated rooms to begin procedures with professionalism.
Intern
Swiss Dental Center- Carol Phillips
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared 20+ patient x-rays and images for dentist review per work day.
Student Researcher
Synthetic Organic Chemistry- Daniel Bercovici
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Development of new organic methodologies with Hydroborations and Diels-Alder reactions
- Complete total synthesis of biologically active molecules to be used as polymers for other lab use
- Used 400MHz NMR to produce results of finalized product of synthesis
- Contributed to team discussions and new project initiatives to advance progress and optimize production
Tutor
Mathnasium- Sekhar Potluri
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Tutor kids from K-12 for any math level up to Calculus BC through group or private tutoring
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- 6 hours per week every month.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BioChemistry Degree
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo06.2023
Skills
RESEARCH SKILLS
- Techniques: Excel Sheets, Thin Layer Chromatography, Silica Gel Columns, Retrostudies, Polyacrylamide Gel, Electrophoresis, pH Scale, Sterilization, Titrations, Inoculation
- Instrumentation: 400 MHZ Bruker NMR, Rotary Evaporator, Infrared Spectroscopy, Biosonic, Ultraclave, Compound Light Microscope, Biosonic, UltraClave
- Software: Microsoft Teams, ChemDraw/ChemFinder, Mestranova, Google Sheets, MATLAB, Google Calendar
INVOLVEMENT ON CAMPUS
Alpha Chi Sigma- Chemistry Fraternity Master of Ceremonies Officer:
- Tutored students in any area of Chemistry needed
- Involved with Chemistry Department and Administration
- Led and organized science based events for young children and college students
Week of Welcome- Orientation Leader:
- Led group of 15 incoming Cal Poly freshmen to help them gain familiarity with Cal Poly’s programs and resources virtually throughout a week long time frame
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese
Professional Working
Timeline
Shadow Assistant
Swiss Dental Center- Carol Phillips
01.2023 - 07.2023
Intern
Swiss Dental Center- Carol Phillips
08.2021 - 07.2023
Student Researcher
Synthetic Organic Chemistry- Daniel Bercovici
01.2021 - 01.2022
Tutor
Mathnasium- Sekhar Potluri
06.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - BioChemistry Degree
California Polytechnic State University
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