Payton Altland
Lewisburg,PA
Summary
I am a Biomedical Engineering student at Bucknell University with hands-on experience in Division I athletics operations, healthcare exposure, and scientific research. Alongside my technical and analytical work, childcare has been a consistent and meaningful part of my life, and I am especially comfortable working with children through long-term experience as a camp counselor and babysitter. I learn new systems quickly and am known for a strong work ethic, reliability, and a willingness to go above and beyond expectations.
Overview
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Work History
Camp Counselor
Tall Pines Day Camp
- Supervised large groups in fast-paced environment, enforcing safety rules and routines to ensure camper well-being
- Led and coordinated structured group activities (STEM projects, crafts, games, LEGO room) for 4–5-year-olds
- Managed behavior, resolved conflicts, and fostered positive peer interactions to create a supportive environment
- Collaborated with counselors and supervisors to implement daily schedules and coordinate special events
Babysitter
Independent
- Provided dependable, independent care for children of all ages, including toddlers and infants
- Planned age-appropriate activities tailored to each child's needs and routines
- Exceeded family expectations by maintaining organized, clean, and safe home environment
- Communicated effectively with parents, earning trust for full responsibility during extended absences
Ice Cream Shop Team Member
Latteria
- Delivered friendly customer service in fast-paced environment.
- Greeted customers warmly upon store entry to foster positive experiences.
- Executed register transactions and managed food preparation, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards, contributing to a safe environment and positive customer experience.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely service delivery.
- Performed opening and closing duties, restocking items and cleaning sales floor to ensure readiness for daily operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA01.2029
High School Diploma -
Wilmington Friends School
Wilmington, DE06-2025
Skills
- Leadership, mentoring & youth engagement
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem-solving, adaptability & fast learning
- Organization, multitasking & attention to detail
- Data collection, analysis & accurate recordkeeping
- Research fundamentals & laboratory techniques
- Clinical professionalism & healthcare exposure
Clinical Research Experience
- Apollo Youth in Medicine - Physician Shadowing Program, Shadowed two dozen physicians across multiple medical specialties, Gained hands-on exposure to clinical environments and patient care, Participated in cadaver dissection, developing early anatomical understanding, Trained in medical professionalism, confidentiality, and healthcare ethics
- IB Biology Independent Research Project, Designed and conducted an independent experimental study examining the effect of ampicillin concentration on bacterial growth inhibition in Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, performed sterile culturing techniques, serial dilutions, kirby-Bauer disk diffusion assays, and quantitative measurements, analyzed results using statistical methods and authored a formal scientific report including evaluation of limitations and improvement.
Certification
- CPR Certified
- HIPAA Trained
Laboratory Experience - Description
- Prior experience working in structured laboratory environments
- Comfortable learning new lab techniques quickly and accurately
- Strong adherence to safety protocols, sterile technique, and data integrity
- Recognized as a fast learner, especially in research and lab-based setting
Campus Experience
- Division I Baseball Team Manager & Media Co-Coordinator, Bucknell University Athletics, Support daily operations of a Division I athletic program, Assist with practice logistics, game-day operations, and team organization, Collect, track, and organize performance data (e.g., stats, practice metrics, game information) to support team preparation, Contribute to sports analytics, video tracking, and media coordination for players and coaching staff, Demonstrate reliability, time management, and professionalism in a high-expectation environment
- MEDLIFE Member, Participate in service-oriented initiatives focused on healthcare access and community impact, Engage in discussions related to global health and medicine
- E-NABLE Member, Collaborate on projects focused on assistive technology and accessibility, Contribute to interdisciplinary problem-solving and hands-on design efforts
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Tall Pines Day Camp
Babysitter
Independent
Ice Cream Shop Team Member
Latteria
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Bucknell University
High School Diploma -
Wilmington Friends School