PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kent State University Department of Neuroscience and Biological Engineering, Dr. Kristy Welshhans Kent, OH
Research Assistant | May-August 2018
• Contribution has earned authorship (in progress)
• Researched relationship between neurodevelopmental growth in fetuses and the onset of Down syndrome.
• Grew, conditioned and stained neuron cells and fibroblasts of mice with Down syndrome DNA.
• Stained, imaged and analyzed cells for increases of specific proteins and abnormalities.
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Akron, OH
Bridgestone Emerging STEM Leaders Internship Program | June – August 2017
• Developed a database and app for indoor tire test results to reduce paper. Coded macros in VBA for Access/Excel.
• Showcased teamwork in tire testing and company operations in a Fortune 500 engineering corporation.
• Assisted in indoor and outdoor tire testing operations, digital and physical tire design.
Great Lakes Baking Company Hudson, OH
Baker | September 2014 – May 2017
• Worked way up, earned role as experienced baker: baked artisan breads/pastry; trained new employees.
• Designed new systems to coordinate baking schedules and the precision-planning of daily/seasonal demand flux.
COLLEGE EXTRACURRICULARS
Mirrors Sophomore Honorary, Marketing Committee | 2018-Present
• Volunteer at/fundraise for the James Cancer Hospital
• Planned/ran annual benefit gala; expected to raise a total of $4000 for the James Hospital
Biomedical Engineering Society, mentor | August 2018-Present
• Organize and run professional development events; develop better understandings of BME
OURS (Office of Diversity and Inclusion Undergrad Outreach Society) | 2018-Present
• Served as an ambassador and mentor to 100+ local prospective minority students to navigate pathways to college
• Engage different communities in dialogues and in-depth discussions about diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusivity
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS & ACTIVITIES
• Elected to serve as Mirrors Honorary marketing committee head: advertised/planned 15 fundraisers and events with social media, posters, fliers, advertisements, supervised team of 8 people. Organized and ran committee meetings.
• BMES mentoring program: Mentored 5 pre-major students about BME, adjusting to college, and futures in engineering.
• Morrill Distinction Scholar: hand-picked to represent Office of Diversity and Inclusion to improve pathways between under-represented students and the community; actively engaged in diversity-based leadership, service and social justice
– Helped spearheaded revival of OURS (mentioned in Extracurriculars).