1. NICHOLAS S. KIM
nichoskim@gmail.com (909)992-8634 1155 S Westmoreland Ave. Apt 204, Los Angeles, CA
EDUCATION
Colby College, Waterville, ME Bachelor of Arts, May, 2016
Major: Chemistry with Honors and Distinction Minor: Art GPA 3.82
WORK AND COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute (LA BioMed), Torrance CA July 2016-Present
Cardiology Research Associate
Measure coronary calcium scores in CTA scans of 3000 patients using customized software
Learn to apply research to preventive cardiology and early identification of high-risk patients
Shadow chief investigator in rotations and lectures to understand non-invasive objective detection
methods for cardiac disease.
Inclusive Education and Community Partnership (IECP), Los Angeles, CA August 2016
Learned to incorporate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Developmental Social Pragmatics
(DSP) interventions to facilitate child’s inclusion into general education classrooms
Attend training courses and educate peers and school staff in providing full access to life’s
experiences for individuals with disabilities
Organic Chemistry Research Laboratory, Waterville ME January 2014-May 2016
Primary Assistant Researcher
Initiated 6 personal chemical and computational research projects on reactive carbenes
Utilized and practiced laboratory techniques in the investigation of chemical compounds
Analyzed pathways and discussed research strategy regularly with supervising professor
Collaborated with Ruhr Graduate School in Germany to characterize compounds
Pre-Med Academy, Augusta and Waterville ME January 2015
Shadow and Research Assistant
Initiated and completed a statistical project analyzing a standardized postoperative procedure
Observed a thoracic and vascular surgeon in operations and clinic every weekday for one month
Discussed weekly with academy: the social, economic and political implications of healthcare
Lakewood Continuing Care Center, Waterville ME March 2013-January 2016
Surgical Services Volunteer
Assisted nurses in care of residents and patients in a rural hospital setting
Interacted with hospice patients, teaching the basics of computer usage
Shadowed doctors in surgical services by observing procedures and preparing patients
International Medical Relief, Kibera, Kenya August 2013
Medical Volunteer
Assisted in treatment of numerous upper respiratory infections, UTIs, allergies, parasites, etc.
Taught community health education classes, and attended to wound care and rehydration
Administered over the counter medication under nurse supervision in pharmacy
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, Hollywood CA May 2013-August 2013
Emergency Department Volunteer
Assisted patients and nurses in triage and the emergency room in a big city hospital setting
Attended to patient call lights and answered department telephones
Restocked all bedsides, essentials for treatment including IV carts, EKG carts, etc.
Atwood Primary School, Oakland, ME October 2012-May 2013
America Reads Teacher’s Assistant
Planned and led reading workshops and math exercises for a first grade class
Observed nutritional intake during lunch and snack periods
Discussed each day with the teacher to improve teaching/ interaction methods on a regular basis
2. LEADERSHIP
NCAA Colby Swim Team, Waterville ME May 2015-May 2016
Team Captain
Collaborate with other team leaders to enhance practices, academics, health, and social relations
Cultivate an encouraging environment for all swimmers through regular meetings and activities
Engaged in highly selective Janssen Academy that provided 360o
feedback on leadership skills
Relay for Life, Walnut, CA/Waterville, ME June 2011, 2012; April 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Volunteer
Organized events leading up to the event to promote awareness, participation and involvement
Involvements
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification August 2016
Laboratory Teacher’s Aide February 2016-May 2016
High School and College Swim Team September 2008- May 2016
Cardiologist Shadowing August 2013