Olivia Sassman
Summary
Academically driven student at the University of Iowa pursuing a degree in neuroscience, with a minor in psychology. Over two years as a student research assistant in both independent and collaborative projects with experience in data collection, cryosectioning, experimental design, and project management. Almost a year in fast-paced clinical environment as student clerk in psychiatry department. Seeking to intersect those skills into research in regards to clinical populations to further ambitions towards a PhD in neuropsychology.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Psychiatry Clerk
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
06.2024 - Current
- Provided clerical support through document management, data entry, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Shadowed with Neuropsychologist to gain first hand understanding of interview and cognitive testing process
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Department of Psychiatry
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted in experiments regarding ASIC2's role in synaptic and behavioral responses to substances of abuse
- Working with graduate student on independent research project regarding opioid tolerance in the presence of nociceptive thermal threshold
- Applied animal husbandry skills to laboratory mice such as daily feeding, health monitoring, and record keeping
- Gained experience in lab management and data collection as well as various research techniques, primarily cryosectioning
Barista
Teamo
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepared various hot and iced drinks, following detailed specifications
- Collaborated with team members to provide exceptional customer service and efficient workflow
Server
Bo James
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Enhanced skills of collaboration, multi-tasking, and communication throughout a fast paced environment
Education
Bachelor's degree - Neuroscience
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2026
High School Diploma -
Ames High School
05-2022
Skills
- Data collection
- Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Cryosectioning
Timeline
Student Psychiatry Clerk
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
06.2024 - Current
Server
Bo James
06.2023 - 10.2023
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Department of Psychiatry
04.2023 - Current
Barista
Teamo
01.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor's degree - Neuroscience
University of Iowa
High School Diploma -
Ames High School
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