1. Elian D. Silverman
1025 1st Street SE, #1310, Washington, D.C. 20003 703.801.5056▪ silverma@grinnell.edu▪
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Religious Studies (double-major)
Grinnell College Grinnell, Iowa
Cumulative GPA: 3.3/4.0 Graduated in 7 Semesters (December 2014)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Senior Interviewer Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell College Office of Admission August 2014 – May 2015
• Excellent people and conversational skills through conducting interviews with prospective students
• I have perfected timeliness, dressing appropriately, and working in a professional setting
• I have superb public speaking and presentation skills, and often lead information sessions
Summer Tour Guide Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell College Office of Admission May 2014 – August 2014
• Excellent people skills in conversing with prospective students and families about the college
• Sticking to a strict time schedule and working in a professional setting
NSF Winter/Summer Intern Arlington, Virginia
National Science Foundation Dec 2012 – Jan 2013, May 2012 – July 2012, Dec 2011 – Jan 2012
• Communicated with PIs regarding final reports and learned to use eJacket for proposal submission
• Became familiar with the components of an NSF proposals through retiring proposals
• Reliable, organized, excellent time management skills, and dependable
Phonathon Caller Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell College, Alumni Giving/Fundraising January 2013 – April 2013
• Great people skills—good at listening and conversing
• Strong communication skills from persuading alumnae to give money to the college
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Women’s Varsity Soccer Member and Team Captain Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell College August 2011 – November 2014
• Midwest Conference Women’s Soccer Academic All-Conference 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15
• Defensive MVP for Grinnell Women’s Soccer (Fall 2013)
• Midwest Conference (MWC) Defensive Player of the Week (Fall 2013)
• MWC First Team All-Conference Award (2013), Second Team All-Conference Award (2014)
Student Advisor Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell College, Residence Life August 2013 – May 2014
• Volunteer leadership position but selected through a highly competitive process
• I organized study breaks to help my floor de-stress and get to one another
• Engaged in Grinnell community and wellness educational seminars
• Participated in 2 weeks of training in order to serve as a mentor to the students on my floor
Peer Educator Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell College, Sexual Health Information Center August 2013 – December 2013
• Trained by OB/GYN Nurse practitioners
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• Volunteer leadership position, 4 hours per week
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Award Fort Collins, Colorado
Colorado State University June 2013 – August 2013
• I worked in Dr. Deborah Garrity’s lab for ten weeks on an independent project
• I studied the morphological effects of tbx5b on the epicardium development in zebrafish embryos
• Harnessed molecular biological lab skills, as well as cared for live animals
• Presented research in a paper, formal presentation, and poster session. I presented my research at
Grinnell College November 15th
, 2013 and received great feedback.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Observation with General Surgeon Dr. Mark Jessen Bowling Green, Kentucky
Greenview Regional Hospital August 2012
• Approximately 100 observation hours (2 weeks)
• Observed numerous surgeries, including colon resections, stereotactic biopsies, and gall bladder
removals, as well as pre-operative and post-operative patient consults
Alternative Break Participant Eureka, California; Chicago, Illinois; Tucson, Arizona
Grinnell College, Center for Careers, Life, and Service March 2012 – April 2012, March 2014 – April 2014
• Spent a total of 4 weeks doing community service work over 2 college spring breaks
• 2 weeks spent in Redwood State and National Parks in California working on trail preservation
• 1 week spent in Chicago working with grassroots campaigns working towards immigration reform
• 1 week spent in Tucson providing medical care to the homeless
SKILLS
Languages: English (fluent), Spanish (basic)
Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, Minitab, Mac and Windows Operating Systems
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