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Work History
Education
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Volunteering Experience
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Sophie Quirk

Clarkston,MI

Summary

Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach. Solid background in field and office settings supporting team needs. Flexible and hardworking team player focused on boosting productivity and performance with conscientious and detail-oriented approaches.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Tour Guide

Michigan State University
12.2023 - Current
    • Managed tour groups by keeping on schedule and quickly handling issues to promote positive experiences.
    • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
    • Provided information on various sites throughout area, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
    • Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.

Undergraduate Learning Assistant

Michigan State University
08.2023 - Current
    • ULA for PSL 310, Physiology for Pre-Health Students
    • Conducted content review sessions for students outside of class time.
    • Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
    • Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
    • Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Michigan State University, Mansfield Laboratory
01.2023 - Current
    • Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
    • Maintain good time management and organizational skills
    • Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
    • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.

Fulfillment Team Member

Target
06.2020 - 06.2023
    • Picked and packed order items.
    • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
    • Collaborated with team members to complete timely orders and avoid delays.
    • Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Genomics and Molecular Genetics

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
04.2024

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame Preparatory
Pontiac, MI
05.2020

Skills

    • Active Listening Skills
    • Customer Service
    • Organizational Skills
    • Team Member Collaboration
    • Problem solving
      • Critical Thinking
      • Verbal and Written Communication
      • Research and Analysis
      • DNA Sequencing

Accomplishments

  • Presented research for the International Conference on “India's Role in the Global Scenario (Education, Technology Business & Climate)” on October 20, 2023
  • Co-wrote a research article named Behavioral Health Implications of Auto Inflammatory Disease Assessment that will be published in March 2024 in India's journal SAJMR.

Volunteering Experience

  • Designed a volunteer project in 2019 to provide donated clothing to women and children in a homeless shelter Grace Centers of Hope. Created something similar to a pop-up shop so that people could pretend to shop for clothing.
  • Volunteered at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan from May to August in 2021. Responsibilities included putting away surgical equipment in the designated locations as well as the disposable items
  • Volunteered for a platform called Zooniverse on March 27, 2023 and April 4, 2023 where you answer prompts about various things to assist researchers in their projects.
  • Volunteered on September 23, 2023 for my college's department Lyman Briggs College to help set up the alumni tailgate for homecoming week at Michigan State University.

Timeline

Tour Guide

Michigan State University
12.2023 - Current

Undergraduate Learning Assistant

Michigan State University
08.2023 - Current

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Michigan State University, Mansfield Laboratory
01.2023 - Current

Fulfillment Team Member

Target
06.2020 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Genomics and Molecular Genetics

Michigan State University

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame Preparatory
Sophie Quirk