ILSSE ORTEGA EGUIA
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced biologist, adept at managing large datasets, solving complex problems, and collaborating in dynamic environments, while delivering outstanding results under pressure. I relentlessly pursue professional excellence through innovative thinking, unwavering integrity, and a commitment to compassion for others.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Shop Manager
Butter And Cream
Decatur, GA
01.2017 - Current
- Strategically optimize scheduling and workforce assignments to enhance productivity, revenue, and customer satisfaction.
- Manage product inventory to meet daily demand while gauging optimal restocking timings in alignment with customer traffic and experiential insights.
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
Educator
Educators Now
Atlanta, GA
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations to prevent the spread of communicable and non-communicable disease.
- Assisted preschool teachers with classroom activities, such as arts and crafts projects, storytelling time, and outdoor play.
Finance Assistant and Data Coordinator
One Georgia Leadership Committee
Atlanta, GA
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained daily updates to Campaign Finance Plan spreadsheets, efficiently categorizing contribution data by source for streamlined goal tracking.
- Conducted orientation sessions of new hires through comprehensive training, utilizing self-produced instructional materials and videos to contextualize campaign finance operations.
- Spearheaded the creation and management of the campaign's mail program, gift processing program, and donor relations initiatives while ensuring compliance with political contribution regulations.
Laboratory Technician
CDC Foundation
Atlanta, GA
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Oversaw and preserved the global repository of genetically-modified mosquitoes crucial for human malaria eradication within the Target Malaria Consortium.
- Led the planning and execution of regulatory experiments, offering innovative troubleshooting, meticulous data analysis, and pre-publication document drafting.
- Developed processes and techniques to improve the efficiency of laboratory operations.
Public Relations Committee - Sustainability
Atlanta Youth Energy Corps
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted in creating and executing social media campaigns to increase brand awareness.
- Developed content for various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
- Boosted engagement with social media followers and sustainability micro-influencers.
Student Biologist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC
Atlanta, Georgia
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Conducted molecular techniques to screen Dermacentor ticks for rickettsial infection
- Followed strict safety protocols while handling hazardous materials in BSL-2 laboratory environment.
- Participated in collaborative team meetings to discuss experimental design plans or review results.
Undergraduate Directed Research Student
Agnes Scott College Department of Biology
Decatur, Georgia
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Conducted nested polymerase chain reactions and gel electrophoresis to detect avian malaria parasites.
- Analyzed biological data using MalAvi, a public database of avian malaria parasites and related haemosporidians.
- Performed literature reviews to identify relevant studies and synthesize existing knowledge about a particular topic area.
Bilingual College Volunteer
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Hospital
Atlanta, GA
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Aided Spanish-speaking families in navigating the hospital and accessing hospital services.
- Tailored relationships with patients and families according to their patient's needs in order to reduce hospitalization stress.
- Greeted visitors to the hospital campus and directed them to appropriate departments or personnel.
Shadowing Student
Lake Oconee Pediatrics
Greensboro, GA
05.2018 - 05.2018
- Shadowed physicians and nurses during rounds to observe diagnostic techniques and treatments used for patients.
- Observed patient intake duties, including vital signs and medical histories.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance by maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
SHPEP Scholar
Summer Health Professions Education Program
Houston, Tex
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Created presentations and workshops to share research findings regarding accessibility to health insurance and care
- Attended simulation labs, and academic enrichment sessions to gain exposure to and knowledge of health professions at the University of Texas Health Science Center
- Attended lectures and seminars to gain knowledge of medical practices and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA05-2020
Skills
- Microsoft and Google Suite (SaaS) Applications
- Donor Relations
- Molecular Techniques
- Data Analysis
- Spanish Fluency
- Employee Management
Accomplishments
- STEM Scholars Program - 2019
- Leonard Doerpinghaus Biology Student Excellence Fund - 2019
- Dean’s Honor List - 4 Semesters, Honor List 2 Semesters
- Agnes Scott Grant - 2016-2020
- Letitia Pate Evans Scholarship - 2016-2020
- Golden Door Scholarship - 2016-2020
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Presentations (*Indicates Presenter)
- Hardt, M., Judson, B., *Ortega Eguia, I.A., Rush, G., Smith, E.B. *Velarde, B. 2019. Home is Where the Heart Is: Carbon Energy Assessment. Georgia Climate Conference, Atlanta, GA. (Poster)
- Hardt, M., *Judson, B., Ortega Eguia, I.A., *Rush, G., Smith, E.B. 2019. Home is Where the Heart Is: Carbon Energy Assessment. Georgia Tech Carbon Reduction Challenge, Atlanta, GA. (Poster)
- *Ortega Eguia, I.A., Levin, I.I. 2019. Parasitic souvenirs: What we can learn about barn swallow (Hirundo rustica erythrogaster) migration from their malaria parasites. Agnes Scott College Spring Annual Research Conference, Decatur, GA. (Oral)
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