Vilina Akala
Bear,Delaware
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University Of Delaware
Newark, DE
01.2024 - Current
- Helping my advisor graduate student with creating certain devices and collecting data.
- Studying cellular self assembly in endothelial cells
- Fabricating and sterilizing devices to help culture cells for experiments in my lab and other labs
- Sterilizing and cleaning lab work space and equipment
Camp Counselor
Delaware Aerospace Academy
Newark , Delaware
07.2019 - Current
- Educating children ages 10-11 on the usage of coding to create devices
- Educating children on engineering processes
- Monitored activities and students to maintain safety and a proper learning environment
- Tracked attendance
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors
Veterinary Assistant
White Clay Creek Veterinary Clinic
Newark, Delaware
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis
- Held and positioned animals during examination/treatment using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament
- Wrote and created prescriptions for clients
- Answered office phone to help clients regarding appointment scheduling and services
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts
Public Relations Officer
National Honor Society
Wilmington, DE
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Communicating to organizations and individuals to manage projects and meet deadlines
- Managed projects, such as a book and clothing drive
- Organized events and meetings by relaying information and communicating to other members
- Volunteered to help manage and carry out projects as well as provide services for children and the public
Volunteer
Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary
Wilmington, DE
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Cleaned cat and dog kennels
- Walked dogs and watched cats
- Organized a 5k charity event
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of Delaware Honors College
Newark, DE05-2027
High School Diploma -
Cab Calloway School of The Arts
Wilmington06-2023
Skills
- JMP/Google Sheet graph making and data collecting
- Event organization and planning
- Sterilization Procedures
- Research Assistance
- Instrumental Preformance
- Soft Skills: Quick learner, Communication, Adaptable
Courses
Honors Integrated Biology and Chemistry, University of Delaware
August 2023 - December 2023
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University Of Delaware
01.2024 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
White Clay Creek Veterinary Clinic
06.2022 - 08.2023
Public Relations Officer
National Honor Society
08.2019 - 06.2023
Camp Counselor
Delaware Aerospace Academy
07.2019 - Current
Volunteer
Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary
06.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of Delaware Honors College
High School Diploma -
Cab Calloway School of The Arts