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Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery exhibition of thesis project Spring Juried gallery exhibition of alternative process photography from senior project. Editor-in-chief of [In]visible Magazine Ran a feminist art and literary magazine for three semesters: Lead Design Editor of [In]visible Magazine Headed layout design staff on feminist art and literary magazine after being a staff designer and artist for a year. Photographer and graphic design intern for Project Cordillera Summer Created a welcome book for travelers using the socially responsible tourism company based in Huaraz, Peru.
Took photos of local community and hiking trails to promote Project Cordillera. Jewelry sales person at Meierotto Jewelers Summer Worked with buying and selling jewelry with customers and vendors, wrote appraisals, helped organize events. Answer telephone and in-person inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for further assistance when necessary Catalogue and sort books and other print materials according to procedure, return them to designated storage areas Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
Greet patrons and direct them to proper theatres Assist patrons with locating theatres, restrooms, concession stands, and exits Maintain cleanliness of individual theatres and common areas Monitor and replenish supply of products in condiment areas Check security of theatres and assure adherence to safety rules. Process photos, edit, and retouch images using Adobe Photo programs Manage logistics of planning and scouting for shoot locations Technically proficient in camera equipment, film, lenses, filters, and lighting. Taipei, Taiwan Fundamental drawing and painting classes: Queen Mary University of London: Contributed one short article a week to the Odyssey website Scheduled article sharing on social media and encourage social media use of the Scripps College writers team 11 people Highlighted trending articles and boost views of newer articles through social media, focusing on viral articles to submit to main Odyssey Facebook page.
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Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, Wordpress. Beacon and the New Museum. Course work includes modern European, medieval European, Japanese prints, arts in China, art since , Native American art, modern architecture and sustainability, courses in computer science and art conservation.
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Course work included questions of feminism in contemporary art, Renaissance sculpture, and art in early modern Europe. Work includes organizing and cataloguing the permanent collection, helping prepare for upcoming exhibitions, planning an exhibition in the spring and presenting to a board of collectors desired additions to the collection. Archives Intern, Brooklyn Academy of Art. Observed and facilitated artistic lesson plans for elementary aged school children ages Helped with office work, worked in archives for exhibit displayed at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and painted mural with participants of the restorative justice program.
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Language: Conversational Spanish, Introductory French. To contribute to a cutting-edge research program while gaining exposure and experience for a future career in scientific research.
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Phusion site-directed mutagenesis includes primer design, PCR, DNA purification and ligation, plasmid purification, DNA sequencing analysis , protein expression and purification includes bacterial cell culture, lysis, nickel column chromatography, SDS-PAGE, Bradford assay , enzyme assays includes optimization and execution of enzymatic assays, DNA sequencing gel electrophoresis, LiCor gel imaging. Conducted market research, transcribed interviews, and compiled both products and press for upcoming stories Selected among three other interns to assist on Photoshoots with high profile clients such as Luka Sabbat Maintained client relationships between Cosmo, Seventeen and their many PR contacts by serving as the main point of contact for both magazines Developed and formally presented a brand expansion strategy Organized, catalogued, and maintained a high volume beauty closet.
Worked closely with programming staff on organizing both tutoring and inschool projects Facilitated writing workshops, mentored teen staff members, and led events and initiatives. Assisted participants with personal narrative script writing and video editing. Provided general hands-on technical and emotional support.
Created classroom community culture. Was primary contact for parents during the week, learned to communicate effectively. Conversational fluency in Italian Computer Skills: Scripps College [Expected graduation: May ] Bachelor of Arts: Fluent in English and Mandarin Technical: Scripps College Claremont, California Provided support and resources to students through programming, hotline, and empowerment groups Organized hour intersectional, trauma-informed training for new members Created and branded educational and promotional resources for Title IX Office and Dean of Students Consulted and corresponded with Trustees on funding, accomplishments, and ambitions Orientation Activity Retreats Coordinator.
Washington University School of Medicine Saint Louis, Missouri CRISPR clonal gene inactivation screens on 10k Zebrafish at three developmental stages Investigated compartmentalization, number of organ founding stem cells in caudal and anal fins Developed pipeline for project implementation and created survey to analyze sample application. Comparative analysis of progestin use and breast cancer diagnoses San Bernardino Valley College. Skills Professional Attentive to details, organized, solution-oriented Technical Advanced: Selected for a highly competitive 2.
Participated in the International Law and Organizations Seminar, focus in policy analysis and international relations. Cutting Costs and Paying the Price: The Threat to Prisoners Health and Well-Being in Private Prisons Conduct research on prison food systems; investigating the effect of the private prison profit motive on the physical and mental health and well-being of prisoners.
Semester Spanish intensive program and homestay with an emphasis in Argentinian politics, human rights and social movements. Aided in the marketing production process: Worked with a group of 8 women recently released from life prison sentences and assisted them in planting, harvesting, and cooking food once a week as part of a rehabilitation program. Promoted and managed campus activity on the Peace Corps on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, assisted recruiter with outreach.
Awarded to students who received an A- average or higher while taking a full-course load; awarded 6 consecutive semesters. Invited to participate as a student representative to plan and implement the mission of the center, represented the student voice on decisions related to the launch ceremony. Lead team activities, manage team schedule, plan events, work with college staff to maintain club policy standards. Tracked over 50 candidates and created targeted campaign response strategies for high priority races Managed and trained 4 office volunteers weekly; published blog entries; planned and managed outreach and volunteer events Conducted over blind calls weekly and updated voter information in the NGP Van donor database.
Expected May GPA: Teach students how to speak Russian and lead group projects. State of California, Certificate of Congressional Recognition. Helped professors accommodate and ensure students success Aided 15 first years students academic adjustment to college. Organized outreach in the Princeton area Gained lobbying support to fight the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Raised awareness of environmental issues of safe pipeline construction.
Publications Joshi, Maithili, The London School of Economics and Political Science, London, England June Studied as part of the General Course program for the - academic year, coursework included health and social care policy, poverty and social change, and foreign policy analysis. Contemporary, Impressionist, and Abstract art; Alpine Skiing. June September The Amir Project, Webster, WI Senior Mentor Created curriculum on issues of food justice and gardening skills Plan and facilitate training of 25 college aged Farming Fellows Liaison between Fellows, Amir Project directors, and directors of five summer camps Communicate weekly with Fellows and Amir Project directors through Skype calls Promoted to this position after serving as a Farming Fellow in Something Silver jewelry store, Seattle WA Sales Associate Maintained daily sales goals and store appearance Streamlined sales during busy holiday months to specific lines of jewelry.
Outstanding Attorney and Outstanding Witness Awards , and Why did they shoot? Blood On the Leaves: Edited news articles written by student journalists weekly; focusing on grammar, spelling, coherence, and adherence to American Press AP journalistic style.
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Archived special collections, utilized specialized cataloging software, provided research assistance to patrons, filed publications, helped organize events for patrons, and assisted in preservation of rare books. Taught Spanish during the academic year in a classroom of first- and second-graders, completing lesson plans, organizing educational activities and songs, and supervising the classroom.
Archived mixed media works, reorganized archival files, and provided research assistance to professors. Assisted with office administrative tasks such as answering phones and updated online presence such as mailing lists and transcription services accounts. Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish Media: Create lesson plans for the students to engage in discussion and learn the culture, or assist the instructor with book lessons.
Make and serve breakfast and lunch to the clients at the Adult Center. Basic Excel , Microsoft office , and social networking skills Facebook, Instagram Languages: English Fluent , Spanish Basic communication and comprehension Medical: Worked as one of four student interviewers in the Office of Admissions. Conducted two to three interviews per shift and submitted thorough evaluations. Engaged prospective students in thoughtful dialogue about their passions.
Worked at orientation and visitation events, acted as an ambassador for Scripps College and helped students understand if Scripps is right for them. Created messaging and social media for campaigns around mass incarceration, gun safety, and other social justice issues.
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Produced briefs and guidebooks for senior staff. Managed staff members in daily operations of the wellness center and pool. Opened and closed the facility and ensured success of center. Worked extensively on programming, payroll, scheduling, guest services, team building activities, and lifeguard training. Oversaw student staff, instructed high school students, created materials for daily classes. Created over forty original vocabulary quizzes and implemented and taught weekend vocabulary review classes.
Created a space to discuss the politics of Asian American identity, generated and maintained dialogues about intersectional topics specifically regarding the Asian American Pacific Islander AAPI community. Helped plan monthly events on campus to raise awareness of issues facing AAPI students. Acted as a mentor to five AAPI first year students and supported them in their college career.
Sat on the Presidents Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusivity PACDI , a committee that meets once a month to discuss issues of equity and racism on campus; provided campus-wide consultation on diversity and inclusivity, power, and privilege; ensured student government and administration maintains high consideration to issues of equity on campus during weekly meetings. Advocated for clubs and organizations on campus requesting resources from administration. Sponsored events that continued a thoughtful discussion of diversity and inclusion. High Country Outfitters and Camp Wahoo!
Bachelor of Arts degree anticipated Fall June to August Washington, D. Scripps College, Claremont, CA. Summer Worked in the acquisition track of a project dedicated to creating a pan-lingual online dictionary. Helped acquire, evaluate, and catalogue lexical data for assimilation into the PanLex database. Conducted library and Internet research to find sources for more than 45 lesser-known languages. Fall Responsible for customer service, ensuring customers were satisfied with their items, running the store when no other employees were available, stocking and organizing displays.
Summer Wrote a page study guide for the social science component of Academic Decathlon, conducted and synthesized research from a multitude of primary and secondary sources, met strict writing and editing deadlines. Participate in drop-in English as a Second Language tutoring for local refugees. Personnel Manager—Coordinating the master schedule, supervising a team of fourteen cashiers and improving staff bonding events. Customer Relations Manager—Consulted with customers and streamlined logistical processes to expedite mail order purchase fulfillment.
Bachelor of Arts anticipated May Major: Investigated the effect of various phenols on stress responses within cells. Designed and carried out lab protocols and was responsible for independently generating consistent and publishable data. Create a safe working environment and assist students with grasping material. Hold office hours to answer questions, and grade lab materials. Prepare reagents and other materials, and oversee students and answer questions as they conduct the lab. Assist with general understanding of laboratory procedures and general molecular biology concepts.
Scripps College Academy Teaching Assistant Scripps College Claremont, California Fall Collaborated with PI to develop a semester-long curriculum to introduce 5 high achieving underrepresented high school students to a molecular biology lab as part of the Math and Science Scholars Program. Taught proper lab safety techniques as well as fundamental molecular biology tools. Supported students in the development of final presentation. Enacted proper lab safety techniques while handling large quantities of hazardous materials.
Successfully synthesized accurate reagents for use in experimentation. Create metadata for various forms of media such as audio files, and photographs. Keck Science General Chemistry 14 Tutor Keck Science Department Claremont, California - Assisted students in their understanding of the material for general chemistry, help students prepare for upcoming exams, and answer questions regarding problem sets, labs, and general understanding of current material.
Create a safe working environment and offer correction where appropriate. Answered questions regarding the lab, and graded lab reports. Ensured customers left satisfied with their purchases. At the Intersection of Math and Art: May August Constructed targeted emails to students, drafted letters and website updates, formatted community newsletters. Created visual and digital marketing materials promoting our staff, services, and resources, and updated social media.
Provided administrative assistance and customer service, answered phone calls, scheduled meetings, and input data. Advised students on enhancing their application materials and career searches based on individual goals and strengths. January January Editorial Assistant, Vela Magazine Vela Magazine is an online magazine of creative non-fiction, written by women and inspired by travel. Questbridge Scholarship recipient Major: Dance Performance and Choreography Minor: These changes were then implemented site wide.
Museum utilized these recommendations in their Pop Departures exhibit in the fall of Fiction, Advanced Creative Writing: Collected whole air samples on DC-8 research flights; Analyzed samples in lab using gas chromatography Collaborated with multi-disciplinary student research team and faculty mentors Developed independent research project and presented poster at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting.
Served on 2, 4 week crews performing trail and tread rehabilitation and waterbar construction on the Blue Ridge Parkway and in Yellowstone National Park. For excellence in quality of work, reliability, initiative, professionalism, and commitment to community. Strong written and verbal communication. Experience Intern, Felidae Conservation Fund: Advanced spoken and written Spanish Technology: Proficient with Microsoft Office, social media and some research databases.
A collaborative and people-oriented Emergency Medical Professional with deep interest in healthcare and a strong record of accomplishments supporting patients, family members and communities for a better quality of life. Organic Chemistry Lab project on Hydroamination with Organocatalysts. Limited examples of asymmetric, intramolecular hydroamination reactions employing dienes have been reported. Focused study on use of organocatalytic hydroamination of alkenes and dienes through preparation of Bronsted acid catalysts.
Poster and thesis presentation at American Chemical Society for production of 1,2-dihydroquinolines using efficient Organocatalysts. Raised inter-cultural, ally training, queer identity awareness and enhanced student engagement by founding first South Asian Mentorship Program across the five Claremont Colleges.
Collaborated with administration to provide more facilities and resources for students and raised student morale. Led a team and directed a program to extend mentorship opportunities to other students in need. Invited and collaborated with speakers to discuss issues on mental health and raised level of awareness across student body.
Supported students in power-based personal violence, including sexual assault, stalking and partner violence as Nationally Certified Violence Prevention Mentor. Enhanced healthcare setting by analyzing healthcare policies at the hospital. Reviewed policies with key stakeholders, such as, doctors, nurses and patients and recommended modifications of policies based on their input.
Organized a team of over volunteers at St. Jude Hospital to support patients and their families. Organized speaking and charity events for volunteers. Invited academicians and business persons as speakers to share their experiences.