Gianna Zazzarino is a 2017 graduate of the University of Redlands with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a 3.558 GPA. She studied abroad in Rome, Italy in 2016 and received notable scholarships including the Ralph and Marjorie Roesling Endowed Scholarship and the George C. Blair Endowed Scholarship. During her time at Redlands, she held leadership roles in several honor societies and sororities and participated in various community service activities such as fundraising for cancer research and mentoring elementary school students. She also conducted biological research under a faculty member and worked as an animal caretaker and academic tutor.

1. GIANNA ZAZZARINO
753 Evergreen Drive, Lodi CA 95242| 209.747.8772| gianna_zazzarino@redlands.edu
EDUCATION
University of Redlands, Redlands, CA (2013 – 2017) Cumulative GPA: 3.558
Bachelor of Science in Biology Departmental GPA: 3.127
IES Abroad, Rome, Italy (Spring 2016)
Emphasis on Liberal Arts coursework and the Italian Language
Notable Scholarships:
Ralph and Marjorie Roesling Endowed Scholarship & George C. Blair Endowed Scholarship
SERVICE TO OTHERS
Key to the Cure Cancer Awareness Club |Treasurer |September 2014-present
 Support fundraising efforts for American Cancer Society by making and selling various goods
 Plan and execute Relay for Life, an annual campus wide and community event
 Handle monthly financial transactions
Spring Break Plunge |Volunteer |March 2014
 Participated in 80 hours of community service for one week in a natural disaster relief program
 Collaborated with community members to rebuild homes and communities that were destroyed
through the extreme Colorado floods
Big Buddies Child-Centered Service Program| Tutor |January 2014-April 2014
 Served as a positive role model for elementary school children from the ages of 6-10
 Mentored, tutored, and supported children by engaging in frequent and positive interactions
LEADERSHIP
Delta Kappa Psi Sorority | 2nd Vice President |September 2014-present
 Member of a sisterhood that promotes individual excellence and performance in academics
 Participate in various community service and leadership events
 Uphold traditions and build positive relationships with alumni
 Served as Gift Chair from September 2015-December 2015
Omicron Delta Kappa |National Honors Society |October 2015–present
Phi Sigma, Biological Honors Society |Academic Chair |October 2015-present
Order of Omega |Greek Leadership Honor Society |September 2016-present

2. SPURS |National Honors Society |September 2014-April 2015
 Member of National Honors Society of sophomore women that stands for Service, Patriotism,
Unity, Responsibility
 Participate in various community service events on the University of Redlands campus and in
the Redlands community
TRAIN Leadership Retreat |January 2014
 Nominated to attend the 27th annual TRAIN retreat, a leadership retreat for new University of
Redlands students
 Participated in leadership activities on communication, team building, & identifying myself
RESEARCH
University of Redlands | Summer Research Student |May 2015 – September 2015
Contributed to research study led by Biology Faculty member, Dr. Caryl Forristall on the topics of an
Analysis of Feeding Behavioral Preferences of Xenopus Laevis tadpoles
Specific Methods Used:
 Two types of feeding assays
 RT-PCR Analysis
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Stella Boutique| Sales Assistant |November 2012-Present
 Effectively communicated with customers and efficiently processed transactions
 Continually demonstrated initiative, passion, and persistence to reach sales goals
University of Redlands Biology Department |Animal Caretaker |September 2015-present
Self Employed |Academic Tutor| May 2015-December 2015
Academic Success Center |University of Redlands; Note taker |September 2013-May 2014
The Vine, Co-work Space, Makerspace and Business Lounge| June 2014-August 2014
 Co-founded a Co-Work Space/Makerspace/Business Lounge facility
 Designed layout and function of workspace desired
 Used adobe to create flyers, posters and a website for the business
 Participated in financial decision and identified potential clients
 Coordinated meetings and wrote agendas – focusing efforts on achieving goals and objectives
 Performed a variety of clerical support duties involving the implementation of procedures