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Education ​

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA                                              Expected Graduation: Spring 2016

Majors: Neuroscience and English Writing (Nonfiction)

Minor: Chemistry

 

Relevant Coursework

  • 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

  • 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

  • Write and publish monthly newsletters, weekly blog posts, and frequent twitter updates

  • Create reference material and recruiting and advertising documents

  • 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

  • Oversee seven writers throughout topic selection, drafting, editing, and submitting articles for publication 

Staff Writer and Distribution Committee Member                                                          August 2014 - Present

  • Research, write, and submit two articles each semester on science and health topics

  • 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

  • Designed, proctored, and recorded experimental tasks involving blind subjects using the BrainPort device

  • Shadowed fMRI technician on techniques and procedures

  • Identified and labeled areas of activation and deactivation on fMRI scans

  • 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

  • Uphold and complete brotherhood requirements of service, leadership, and fellowship

  • Organize and participate in service events for fraternity, campus, community, and nation

  • 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

  • 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

  • Completed 20-Hour Leadership Development Program

  • Reinforced five key principles of leadership: valuing others, integrity, self-knowledge, accountability, and change

 

Additional Skills

  • Computer Skills: PC and Mac Operating Systems, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Outlook), Presi Presentation Software, VerticalResponse Email Campaign Software, AdobePro

  • Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, WordPress, Wix

  • Conversational Spanish

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