Courtney Elvin
Online Portfolio
Resume
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Education
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Expected Graduation: Spring 2016
Majors: Neuroscience and English Writing (Nonfiction)
Minor: Chemistry
Relevant Coursework
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Science: Biology I and II with labs, General Chemistry I and II with labs, Organic Chemistry I and II with labs, Physics I and II, Human Physiology, Introduction to Neuroscience, Synaptic Transmission, Introduction to Cognitive Science, and Neural Plasticity
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Writing: Introduction to Journalism and Nonfiction, Intermediate Nonfiction, Readings in Contemporary Nonfiction, Critical Writing, and Grant and Proposal Writing
Related Experience
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Asthma Institute, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine
Student Employee November 2015 - Present
Communications and Writing Intern May 2015 - Present
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Write and publish monthly newsletters, weekly blog posts, and frequent twitter updates
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Create reference material and recruiting and advertising documents
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Plan and staff recruiting events, follow up with patient screening
The Pitt Pulse – Student Health and Science Magazine,
University of Pittsburgh
Assistant Editor July 2015 - Present
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Oversee seven writers throughout topic selection, drafting, editing, and submitting articles for publication
Staff Writer and Distribution Committee Member August 2014 - Present
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Research, write, and submit two articles each semester on science and health topics
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Circulate completed print issues around campus
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Eye Center,
Department of Ophthalmology, Pittsburgh, PA
Research Assistant January 2013 - April 2013 & January 2014 - April 2014
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Designed, proctored, and recorded experimental tasks involving blind subjects using the BrainPort device
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Shadowed fMRI technician on techniques and procedures
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Identified and labeled areas of activation and deactivation on fMRI scans
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Compiled and organized data into spreadsheets
Pendleton Woolen Mills Outlet Lahaska, PA
Sales Associate May 2013 - August 2013 & May 2014 - August 2014
Other
Experience
Involvement, Leadership, and Skills
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity University of Pittsburgh
Brother and Big/Mentor January 2014 – Present
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Uphold and complete brotherhood requirements of service, leadership, and fellowship
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Organize and participate in service events for fraternity, campus, community, and nation
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Help and mentor an incoming pledge as he/she completes pledging requirements and becomes a brother
Pitt in Ecuador Tena, Ecuador
Student June 2014 - July 2014
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Studied topics regarding the people of Amazonia, regional ethnobotany and native medicine, and Kichwa language and culture at the field school
Emerging Leaders University of Pittsburgh
Participant Program Completed: March 2014
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Completed 20-Hour Leadership Development Program
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Reinforced five key principles of leadership: valuing others, integrity, self-knowledge, accountability, and change
Additional Skills
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Computer Skills: PC and Mac Operating Systems, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Outlook), Presi Presentation Software, VerticalResponse Email Campaign Software, AdobePro
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Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, WordPress, Wix
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Conversational Spanish