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Shelby Sellers

Lakewood,CA

Summary

Dedicated and highly motivated professional with a Masters of Human Genomics and Genetics seeking a challenging position to utilize expertise in the field of genetics and genomics. Proven leadership skills from 5 years of managerial experience in the retail industry coupled with a strong educational background make me an ideal candidate for roles requiring both scientific knowledge and effective team management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager

Nordstrom
06.2018 - Current
  • Locations: Cerritos, Brea, Del Amo
  • Led a team of 8-26 employees, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring exceptional customer service
  • Successfully managed inventory, implemented sales strategies, and achieved sales targets
  • Conducted regular team meetings, fostering a positive and productive work environment
  • Developed and executed training programs to enhance staff performance

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Northern Arizona University
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Contributed to the completion of multiple research projects, managing time effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Streamlined data collection processes for improved accuracy and efficiency in research activities.
  • Supported faculty researchers, assisting with experiment design and implementation.
  • Organized laboratory materials and maintained equipment for efficient daily operations.
  • Maintained detailed records of all experiments conducted, ensuring easy accessibility and proper documentation procedures were followed.
  • Ensured compliance with ethical guidelines when working with human subjects or sensitive data sources throughout all stages of a given study.
  • Applied critical thinking skills when troubleshooting issues encountered during experimentation or while interpreting results from any collected data sets.

Genetic Teaching Assistant

Northern Arizona University
08.2016 - 12.2017
  • Enhanced student understanding of genetic concepts by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lesson plans.
  • Improved the genetics curriculum by collaborating with fellow teaching assistants, ensuring consistent and high-quality content across all sections.
  • Boosted student engagement in challenging topics through interactive activities, group work, and multimedia presentations.
  • Assisted professors in developing comprehensive exams to accurately assess student knowledge and growth throughout the course.

Education

Master of Science in Human Genomics And Genetics -

Southern California University of Health Sciences
12.2023

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences -

Northern Arizona University (NAU)
12.2017

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Sales Strategy
  • Inventory Management
  • Training and Development
  • Scientific Research
  • Data Analysis
  • Sales Techniques
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Specimen and Sample Preparation
  • Inventory and Supply Management
  • Recordkeeping

Related Experiences

  • Genetics Teaching Assistant, Supervised, taught, and graded papers for 40-60 students in the field of Genetics., Effectively conveyed key ideas and concepts, ensuring comprehensive understanding among students., Collaborated with the professor on a weekly basis to review and prepare class materials., Conducted one-on-one sessions with students to address and clarify challenging course material.
  • Genetic Counseling Shadowing, Integrated Genetics, Long Beach, California, 12/2016, Shadowed Genetic Counselors Caren Meril and Stephanie Roesmberg., Gained practical insights into genetic counseling practices and patient interactions.
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Spring 2015, 2017, Active member, contributing to scholarly and community activities.

References

Available upon request

Certification

  • Biomedical Resarch Training, Citi Program - July 2023

Timeline

Manager

Nordstrom
06.2018 - Current

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Northern Arizona University
05.2017 - 12.2017

Genetic Teaching Assistant

Northern Arizona University
08.2016 - 12.2017

Master of Science in Human Genomics And Genetics -

Southern California University of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences -

Northern Arizona University (NAU)

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