1. Jasmine M. Nelson
4372 Richmond Cr. S. Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 484-8157
jnels526@uab.edu
Education:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Bachelor’s of Science with Honors in Biology; Minor in Healthcare Management
Profile:
A dedicated and knowledgeable entry-level Biologist with a firm histological and botanical background. A
researcher with an inquiring mind and good problem-solving skills, also experienced in data collection and
analysis. Intent on pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Health to improve the health and well-being of
underprivileged youth. A confident presenter with a passion for educating others, with the ability to make strong
connections with people. Now seeking to contribute my scientific knowledge, attention to detail, and project
management experience to your team.
Work Experience:
FedEx Corporation (40hrs/wk)
June 2016-Present
Customer Service Representative
• Provide customer service duties pertaining to delivery of shipments
• Anticipate, identify, and resolve problems related to delays of release or delivery of packages
• Direct customers to proper departments dealing with billing, technical services, new accounts setup, etc
• Provide customers with the highest quality service by providing consistent customer service and
resolution
• Locate resources for problem resolution and design best-option solutions for the customer
Fresh Air Family Non-profit (45hrs/wk)
May 2016- June 2016
Gross Out Camp Counselor
• Worked closely with Camp Director to ensure safety of all children
• Served as a role model and mentor to the campers
• Assisted in the teaching of lessons and science experiments
• Modeled constructive participation in all daily activities
TRIO STEM-H Program (10hrs/wk)
February 2016-May 2016
Tutor
• Worked effectively with students of diverse learning needs and cultural backgrounds
• Explained complex concepts using easy-to-understand terms
• Developed action plans based on students’ and advisors’ academic goals
• Communicated with students’ advisors to update them on student progress
Children’s of Alabama Hospital (6hrs/wk)
April 2015 – April 2016
Neurosurgical Research Internship
• Assisted in data collection, data entry, data analysis, and biological lab data collection
• Recognized in scientific abstract presentation at 2015 AANS/CNS Pediatric Section meeting (see below)
• Improved office filing system for a more streamlined process
2. UABLead (3hrs/wk)
March 2015 – April 2016
Co-director of the Inter-Organizational Council
• Collaborated with leadership in the establishment of the organization at UAB
• Facilitated leadership workshops, retreats, and seminars
• Created competencies and developed a policy manual for new student organizations
• Hosted and Emceed the annual Student Excellence Awards
UAB Lab (6hrs/wk)
June 2014 – April 2016
Technician
• Collected data; maintained utensils used in lab; maintained fish, urchins, turtles, and shrimp, as well as
tanks and pumps
• Performed various experiments and collected specimens
• Prepared tissue samples for analysis through infiltrating, imbedding, sectioning, staining, and mounting
slides
• Capstone independent study on temperature-dependent sex determination in Diamondback terrapins and
Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles
Bartow Arena Operations (20hrs/wk)
August 2012 - January 2016
Student Assistant Manager of Operations
• Provided support to and assisted in the direction of personnel for event set up through innovative
methods to maximize time and efficiency
Skills: Dissection, Fish Husbandry; Turtle Husbandry; Tissue sectioning; Tissue Staining; Logician/Centricity
& Chartmaxx Electronic Medical records; Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PC, Producteev
Task Management; FedEx Corporation customer service operating system
Abstract
Rotman LE, Arynchyna AA, Nelson JM, Rocque BG, Rozzelle CJ. Death in Shunted Hydrocephalic Children:
A Modern Retrospective. 2015 AANS/CNS Pediatric Section meeting. Oral Presentation. December 2015.
For more information, please visit my Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnelson10
Honors and Awards:
• Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Incorporated
• National Student Sales Network Fellow
• Founder and President of the Women’s
Lacrosse Club at UAB
• Leading Edge Institute Graduate (1- year
leadership program)
• Member of the National Society of
Collegiate Scholars
• Member of the Alpha Lambda Delta
Honor Society
Extracurricular Activities/Community Involvement:
• Executive Director of Special Events (2015-
2016)
• Peer Educators Executive Director (2014-2015)
• USGA Executive Cabinet (2014-2015)
• USGA Senator for College of Arts and Sciences
and Athletics Committee Chairperson (2013-
2014)
• UAB’s Into the Streets (2012-2016) & MLK
Day of Service (2013-2016)
• Volunteer at Heavenly Places Church,
Birmingham, AL
• Greater Birmingham Humane Society Volunteer