Ray Calamari
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Senior attending the University of Pittsburgh that's majoring in Cellular and Molecular Biology with the intention of applying to graduate school. Determination coupled with the willingness to succeed in assigned tasks through an efficient and timely manner. Volunteering, participation in sports and exposure to various working environments created the opportunity to fulfill leadership roles, gain the ability to adapt to various situations and develop strong communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Organic Chemistry UTA
Dr. Ericka Huston
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Helped students understand concepts such as the Recrystallization of Benzoic Acid, EAS, Grignards, Distillation, TLC plating of analgesics, NMR complexed spitting patterns and property lab etiquette
- Assisted in organizing and prepping the laboratory with the necessary materials for the experiments
- Communicated with staff and instructors to ensure student safety, enhance lab participation and success with experiments
- Navigated the university chemical storages rooms to restock necessary chemicals
Line Cook
Melt'd
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment coordinating with teammates to maintain stability and ensure customer satisfaction while retaining a clean environment
- Greeted and served customers in welcoming and timely manner
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality
- Properly stored food, organized various stations, thoroughly cleaned the line as instructed upon closing
Cook Helper
Philly Cheese Steak Company
Philadelphia, PA
05.2022 - 08.2023
(Summer Position)
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes and to ensure smooth service.
- Acquired new skills in the kitchen to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Cleaned, cut an portioned food items to prep recipes.
- Communicated with others chefs to maintain efficient work flow within the kitchen
- Cooked and prepared customers orders in a timely fashion
Cashier/Field Worker
Barry David
Collegeville, PA
06.2020 - 08.2021
* Worked the Summer of 2020 and the Summer of 2021*
- Monitored and restocked supplies to maintain optimal production levels.
- Assisted costumers in a kind and timely manner when finalizing their payment total.
- Handled, planted and monitored the growth of various produce.
Painter Laborer
Frank Calamari
Philadelphia, PA
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted in renovating Retail properties
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
- Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
- Communicated with coworkers to identify the most efficient way of approaching a job
- Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops, including carpets, cabinetry, outlet covers and lighting fixtures.
Waiter
Cheeburger Cheeburger Restaurants
Oaks, PA
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Greeted and served customers in a friendly and timely fashion.
- Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
- Used computers/tablets to relay in-person customer orders and DoorDash orders to the kitchen staff.
- Communicated with co-workers and kitchen staff to ensure that the needs of every customer were being handled efficiently.
Server and Runner
Shannondell At Valley Forge
Audubon, PA
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences and foster repeat business.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by using slow periods to restock employee and customer supplies, including ice, condiments, utensils, napkins, trays and delivery bags.
- Learned communication skills with coworkers and supervisors
- Delivered food to tables in a kind and timely manner
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.2024
High School Diploma -
Methacton High School
Eagleville, PA06.2020
Skills
- Communication with others
- Public Speaking
- Organization
- Creativity and Innovation
- Creative Writing and Photography
- Ability to comprehend various perspectives
- Visualization of goals and procedures
- Thorough examination of personal work
- Critical thinking and Analytical processes
- Adaptability when introduced to new environments
- Ability to maintain composure and multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Comprehension of the effects that various pollutants have on aquatic ecosystems' development
- Hard working and quick at applying newly learned concepts
- Experience with bioinformatic programs; Phamerator, PECAAN, BLAST, HHpred and Starterator
- Experience with data collection/presentation programs: Excel, Python, PowerPoint, Fiji, LabArchieves and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
- Experience with protein binding assay analysis software: GraphPad Prism
- Experience with creating primers to isolate mutation of interest: Snapgene
- Experience with protein visualization software: PyMol
- Experienced with plasmid editor software: ApE
- Lab Techniques; Use of micropipettes to get accurate measurements, observe data using microscopes, titrate solutions, experience with LabQuest equipment, run gel electrophoresis, weigh out various compounds, use graduated cylinders to form stock solutions and use pH sensors to analyze the changes in pH of various substances when temperature, pressure and ion concentrations are affected, establish IR spectra using experimental results, use separatory funnels to perform extractions to separate aqueous layer, perform gravity and vacuum filtrations to obtain insoluble products, use Thin Layer Chromatography to identify compounds in solutions, perform melting point determination, use glassware to establish Reflux and Distillation apparatuses, use of micropippettes to acquire accurate measures to carry out restriction digest of isolated plasmid DNA, use razors to extract fluorescing bands from gel electrophoresis, use Qiagen DNA miniprep isolation kits to extract plasmid DNA
Affiliations
Methacton Annual Minithon Event
- The donations from the event are to assist in funding research towards pediatric cancer
- Methacton High School, Eagleville, PA
- 2017 - 2019
Bread of Life Community Cafe
- Prepare fresh meals and organize various donations for those in need on Thanksgiving Day
- All Saints Episcopal Church, Norristown, PA
- 2020 - Present
Ice Cream Sundays Club
- Raise money to provide children at the UMPC's Children Hospital in Pittsburgh with ice cream every Sunday
- 2020 - Present
Remote Research Assistant: Turcotte Duckweed Lab
- Assist graduate students with gathering and counting data for their research projects
- Collected data contributes to the Turcotte Duckweed Lab which aims to identify the effects pollutants have on aquatic organisms and competitive relationships
- 2021-2022
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Community Forestry Program
- Observed and learned the proper techniques behind planting a tree
- Dug holes, prepped and planted 15 trees through coordinated team effort
- 2022
Pitt Dance Marathon Fundraiser
- Largest student-run philanthropy at the University of Pittsburgh that raises funds and awareness for UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Marketed the event to enhancement the movement that raises funds for the family's apart of the organization
- Performed live music with the children at the event
- November 15th, 2022
Activites
Freestyle Rap Club
- Students of the University of Pitt meet to conduct live musical performances and discuss goals within music
- Organize meetings, events and encourage a positive environment for all members
- 2021 - 2022
Rock Climbing
- 2020 - Present
Song Writing/Music Production
- Ability to use Ableton Live 11 to create, mix and master original music
- Ability to use Bandlab to record, mix and master original pieces
- 2019 - Present
Pitt Tonight House Band
- Perform live music for the monthly Pitt tonight show
- Coordinate rehearsal sessions with band members and executive directions
- Assist in prepping the set for the shows
South Siders Band
- Lead Vocalist
- Perform a mix of covers and originals for local venues in Pittsburgh
- Schedule rehearsals, manage social media accounts, formulate connections with local venues, organizations and bands
- Opened at The University of Pittsburgh's Annual Fall Fest for roughly 500 people
Poetry Writing
- 2022 - Present
Keyboard
- Lessons from instructor with professional background: learned chords, scales, lead-sheet practice, rhythmic practice and music theory basics
- 2021 - Present
Ukulele
- 2020 - Present
Artistic Work
- 2016 - Present
Cross Country
- 2016 - 2020
Timeline
Line Cook
Melt'd
08.2023 - Current
Organic Chemistry UTA
Dr. Ericka Huston
01.2023 - 05.2023
Cook Helper
Philly Cheese Steak Company
05.2022 - 08.2023
Cashier/Field Worker
Barry David
06.2020 - 08.2021
Painter Laborer
Frank Calamari
03.2020 - 08.2020
Waiter
Cheeburger Cheeburger Restaurants
10.2019 - 02.2020
Server and Runner
Shannondell At Valley Forge
06.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
University of Pittsburgh
High School Diploma -
Methacton High School
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