NATALIE Calender
Lafayette,CA
Summary
Flexible and dedicated individual with a strong foundation in biological research and laboratory techniques. Possesses strategic problem-solving and leadership skills that have facilitated impactful contributions to team projects. Passionate about working with others and collaborating to achieve set goals. Eager to gain industry experience and apply knowledge and skills in real-world settings. Committed to making a positive difference in patients' lives and driving meaningful change.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Free People
Walnut Creek, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Consistently upheld professionalism and customer satisfaction in a fast-moving work environment.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Professionally handled customer complaints.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
California Polytechnic State University
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Dissected California rattlesnakes to remove ectoparasites from their skin for further analysis.
- Applied various staining techniques to visualize and identify metacercariae (larval trematodes) on snakeskin samples.
- Contributed to preparing and processing samples for molecular analysis, enhancing the understanding of host-parasite interactions.
- Collaborated with students and professors to research parasitic morphology and its evolutionary patterns.
Lifeguard
Springbrook Pool
Lafayette, CA
05.2015 - 08.2021
- Supervised 200+ swimmers and patrons daily through multitasking to respond quickly to sudden accidents or unsafe situations.
- Monitored behaviors for safety violations and enforced regulations consistently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA06-2024
Skills
- Ability to adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, inside and outside a laboratory setting
- Knowledge in scientific writing and data interpretation
- Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working within a team-oriented environment
- Proficient in MS Office and Program R
- Experience in ELISA, Flowcytometry, Western Blot, Gel Electrophoresis
Leadership and Involvement
- Camp counselor for Today's Youth Matter - brought underprivileged children from the Bay Area and influenced positive relationships and character development (Yosemite, CA)
- Mission trip to Tijuana through Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church (Tijuana. MX)
- Volunteered at the UCSF Pediatric Physical Therapy Clinic (Walnut Creek, CA)
Timeline
Sales Associate
Free People
11.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
California Polytechnic State University
01.2024 - 06.2024
Lifeguard
Springbrook Pool
05.2015 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
California Polytechnic State University
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