Committed, motivated, and exceptional research-driven student looking to gain the necessary skills at your place of work to begin a career in biomedical research. Strong work ethic, professional demeanor and great initiative.

1. X Z A V I A R K . S O L O N E
640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd
Daytona-Beach FL, 32114
+1 (803) 460-9286
xzaviar.k.solone@students.cookman.edu
Committed, motivated, and exceptional research-driven student looking to gain the necessary skills at
your place of work to begin a career in biomedical research. Strong work ethic, professional demeanor
and great initiative.
E D U C A T I O N
08.2013 – PRESENT BETHUNE COOKMAN UNIVERSITY
§3.1 GPA
§Major in Biology
§Minor in Psychology
W O R K H I S T O R Y
10. 2014 - PRESENT TUTOR – BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY
Biology/Chemistry Tutor
§ Tutor Student in specific course material and integrate study and
learning strategies to promote independent learning. This can be done on
a one-to-one or small-group basis.
§ Maintain a consistent weekly schedule of work hours in the Student
Success Center for appointements and walk-ins.
§ Keep regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions using the
appropriate forms kept at the secretary’s desk.
05. 2015 – 08. 2015 CANCER RESEARCH – UNIVERSITY OF FLORDIA
Prostate Cancer Research Internship (ReTooL)
Dr. Yehia Daaka (PI)
Dr. Hamsa Thayele Purayil (Post Doc)
§ReTooL Prostate Cancer Research
§β-Arrestin-1 Regulates Glucocorticoid Receptor Expression in Prostate
Cancer University of Florida 2015
§Week long training on Prostate cancer statistics
§Independent reading
§IRB Training
§Interactions with established scientists, networking, and peer linkages
§Hands-on summer research training experience at the University of
Florida
§Career development opportunities
06. 2014 – 07.2014 SUMMER MEDICAL AND DENTAL EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAM (SMDEP)
Duke University
§ Web-based instruction in science § Quantitative topics

2. XZAVIAR SOLONE– RESUME 2
§ Medical writing
§ Clinical preceptorships
§ Issues in contemporary medicine
§ Health desparites training
§ Diverse Medical Shadow Opportunities
§ Health professions advising
O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
10. 2015 – PRESENT Omega Psi Phi
10. 2015 – PRESENT Health Occupations Students of America (Founder- Vice-President)
04. 2015 – PRESENT Sigma Alpha Pi (National Society of Leadership and Success)
09. 2014 – PRESENT Sigma Epsilon Mu (Science Honor Society) (President)
09. 2014 – PRESENT Pre Med Society
09. 2014 – PRESENT Florida Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance For Minority Participation
(FGLSAMP)
08. 2014 – PRESENT Resident’s Assistant
V O L U N T E E R I N G / C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E
05. 2015 –08. 2015 20 Hours Cancer Rehab Center
University of Florida
06. 2014 –07. 2014 18 Hours Doctor/Resident Shadowing
SMDEP Duke University
08. 2012 –04. 2013 Lake Marion Nursing Home
1527 Urbana Rd, Summerton, SC 29148
08. 2012 –04. 2013 Hospice Care of South Carolina/Clarendon County
114 Capital Way, Manning, SC 29102
08. 2012 –04. 2013 Branco Adult Day Care Center
238 Commerce Street, Manning, SC, 29102
S K I L L S A N D Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S
Research Skills Cont.
§ Pipet Trained
§ Western Blot Trained
§ PCR Trainied
§ Wash/Clean glassware
§ Practice Sterile Techniques
§ Prepare media
§ DNA/Protein Extraction
§ DNA Transfection
§ Cell Immunofluorescence
§ Cell Culture Work
§ siRNA Transfection
§ Crispr Cas-9 Transfection
§ Flexible, reliable, and dependable hard
worker
§ Team player with excellent communication
skills
§ Basic knowledge of PC and computer
software
§ Great hand skills and quick learner
A W A R D S / A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S
§ CNA Certified
§ First Aid Certified
§ CPR Certified
§ National Young Leadership State Conference Recipient
§ Passed National Health Assessment
R E F E R E N C E S
§Available Upon Request