Rootbenie Desir
Miami,FL
Summary
Innovative Researcher adept at developing probing questions, designing experiments and generating meaningful results. Experienced at identifying and using new technologies and resources. Works effectively and collaboratively with teams and individuals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Housing Advisor
Franklin & Marshall College
08.2022 - Current
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive living environment for a over a 150 residents.
- Organized and facilitated community-building activities, promoting social engagement and teamwork
- Addressed resident concerns and conflicts, employing active listening and mediation skills
- Conducted regular check-ins with residents, providing academic and emotional support as needed
- Demonstrated strong communication skills in promoting and marketing organization activities
Chemistry Research Assistant
Franklin & Marshall College
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Enhanced research efficiency by conducting thorough literature reviews and synthesizing relevant information.
- Streamlined laboratory processes for improved data collection and analysis, leading to more accurate results.
- Developed new analytical methods, enabling faster and more reliable quantification of target compounds.
- Presented research findings at conferences, effectively communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Maintained detailed records of experimental procedures and results, facilitating efficient data retrieval and cross-referencing.
- Enhanced compound characterization capabilities by optimizing spectroscopic techniques such as NMR, IR, TEM, UV/Vis, and mass spectrometry.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Franklin & Marshall College
Lancaster05.2025
Skills
- Presentations and Public Speaking
- Group Facilitation
- Adaptability
- Gel Electrophoresis Expertise
- Cell Culture Expertise
- Flow Cytometry Experience
Accomplishments
- Posse Foundation Full-Tuition Leadership Scholarship (2021-2025)
- Kenneth Harris Scholarship Award (2020)
Affiliations
- Summer 2023 Hackman Scholar
Languages
Haitian Creole
Native or Bilingual
Independent Study Research
Chemistry 290, Spring 2023
Biology 390, Fall 2023
poster presentations
Rootbenie Desir & Kezia Almonte, Computational Modeling of the Research between Alkthylthiols and Se with and without Alkenes. The College of New Jersey for the Philadelphia Inorganic Colloquium (Spring 2023)
Rootbenie Desir, The Effects of Selenium Exchange on Cadmium Sulfide Nanorods, 2023 Fall Student Research Fair (Fall 2023)
Rootbenie Desir, Examining genome size of Pythium hybrids via flow cytometry, 2024 Spring Student Research Fair (Expected Spring 2024)
Timeline
Chemistry Research Assistant
Franklin & Marshall College
05.2023 - 06.2023
Housing Advisor
Franklin & Marshall College
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Franklin & Marshall College
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