Rikki Skoczen
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Current senior at Cornell University, studying biological sciences and concentrating in animal physiology. Diverse interests in microbiology, psychology, and sociology, with strong analytical skills and a commitment to healthcare and community service. Proficient in "R" programming language and adept at fostering positive outcomes in high-stress environments. Achieved significant impact in both individual and team-oriented roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Crisis Counselor
Crisis Text Line
11.2024 - Current
- Offer individual support and a listening ear to texters experiencing mental health crises
- Help reduce immediate risk of self-harm and guide texters in finding more long-term assistance
Nursing Assistant
Cayuga Medical Center
Ithaca, New York
08.2024 - Current
- Obtain vital signs and observe changes in patients mental and physical conditions
- Assist patients in ambulation and activities of daily living
- Assist other medical staff as needed
Volunteer Tutor
UpChieve
09.2023 - Current
- Provide one-on-one tutoring for middle and high school students attending Title I schools or living in low-income zip codes
- Certified to tutor SAT prep, AP biology, AP chemistry, history, middle school math and 6th grade reading
- Coach students through college application process and scholarship search
Research Assistant
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (EFCC SURF)
- Full time summer research position in Dr Paul De Figueiredo’s Lab through Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (EFCC SURF)
- Screened diverse antimicrobial soil-derived bacterial microbes using a high-throughput approach the GUARD (Global Unbiased Antimicrobial Recovery and Discovery) platform, aiming to combat global public health threat of antibiotic resistant
- Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (EFCC SURF)
Aquatic Leader
City of Bellingham Department of Parks and Recreation
Bellingham, USA
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Lifeguard at beach and pool
- Swim instructor for students of all ages
- Miscellaneous assignments (Park Ambassador, Public Showers Program, COVID-19 test site)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY05-2025
Skills
- Red Cross Lifeguarding
- First Aid
- CPR/AED
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Administering emergency oxygen
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Scientific writing
- R programming
- Wet lab skills
- Microbiology research
Languages
German
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer Crisis Counselor
Crisis Text Line
11.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Cayuga Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Missouri
05.2024 - 08.2024
Volunteer Tutor
UpChieve
09.2023 - Current
Aquatic Leader
City of Bellingham Department of Parks and Recreation
09.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Cornell University
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