1. Jennifer J. Alman
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EDUCATION
Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Cell/Molecular Biology with Neuroscience Emphasis 2011
W&J College Academic Scholarship (2007 – 2008)
University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland 2009
The Ellis School, Pittsburgh, PA 2007
RELATED EXPERIENCE
ScribeAmerica , 2011-present Greensburg, PA
Chief Scribe (2013-Present)
• Liaison between ScribeAmerica and Westmoreland Medical Emergency Specialists (physician group contracting
scribes through ScribeAmerica).
• Supervise 30 scribes
o Create the schedule monthly
o Interview, hire, and train new scribes
o Evaluate scribes after 90 days of employment and annually
• Maintain all Joint Commission (health care facilities accrediting organization) requirements.
Scribe (2011-Present)
• Document the History of Present Illness and Physical Exam in the chart of each patient of the ER physician.
• Page on-call physicians for the ER physician
• Alert the ER physician of resulted radiology and lab orders
• Retrieve previous patient records
• Assist the ER physician to be efficient and organized
• Act as a liaison between the ER physician and the ER staff.
Washington and Jefferson College Washington, PA
Biology Lab Assistant 2010
• Assisted the laboratory professor complete the lab experiment
• Set up laboratory equipment
• Assisted students with the laboratory experiment
• Attended weekly meetings to discuss the upcoming laboratory exercise
Ecuador Medical Clinic and Students with Disabilities Cuellaje, Ecuador
Volunteer 2011
• Shadowed the local doctors and nurses in their roles as primary care physicians
• Reorganized patient medical records and organized chart system
• Teaching assistant for students with physical and learning disabilities
National Kidney Center Kathmandu, Nepal
W&J Magellan Travel Award 2010
• Reviewed, revised, reconstructed, and implemented a new website for the Healthcare Foundation—Nepal.
http://www.hecaf.org
• Prepared letters of intent and sent inquiries to NGOs, Nepali citizens living abroad, international organizations,
foreign embassies, and Nepali businesses for fundraising purposes.
• Prepared materials and wrote a grant proposal to be presented to various organizations and foundations.
• Shadowed doctors and nurses.

2. Jennifer J. Alman
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Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic Pittsburgh, PA
Intern Summer 2008 and 2009
• Rejected artifacts from the waking EEG of patients with PTSD, insomniacs, and healthy sleepers to determine if
patients with PTSD had higher cortical function before sleep onset
• Rejected artifacts from EEG in patients with depression and primary insomnia and correlated the EEG results with
PET scans to see the brain regions with increased arousal during REM sleep.
• Participated in team meetings, discussed and presented findings
• Associated Professional Sleep Societies Award Recipient (2009) and Presenter (2009 and 2010)
Research presentations:
o Seattle, WA (2009)
• Conference Travel Trainee Award Recipient (2009)
• Sleep Research Society Abstract Excellence Award Recipient (2009)
• Waking qEEG in veterans with PTSD compared with subjects with insomnia and good sleeper
controls.
o San Antonio, TX (2010)
• The Relationship between Absolute Beta Power and rCMRglc in Primary Insomnia during REM sleep
Trauma Clinic at Presbyterian University Hospital Pittsburgh, PA
Summer 2009
• Shadowed nurse practitioners and evaluated patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
• Entered data about the patients entering the clinic.
• Gave referrals to patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Forbes Regional Hospital Pittsburgh, PA
• Shadowed Dr. Liz Knepp in an Ob/Gyn setting (approximately 78 hours) Spring 2007
• Observed surgeries and office visits
Magee Women’s Hospital Pittsburgh, PA
Calloman Internship Summer 2006
• Completed ICU internship with Dr. Baldisseri
• Attended rounds and visited patients
• Observed procedures
PRESENTATIONS
Associated Professional Sleep Society Conference
• Waking qEEG in veterans with PTSD compared with subjects with insomnia and good sleeper controls. Seattle,
WA/2009
• The Relationship between Absolute Beta Power and rCMRglc in Primary Insomnia during REM sleep San Antonio, TX/
2010
W&J Poster Session
• DNA Microarray Analysis of Yeast During a Diauxic Shift Leads to the Induction of PCK1 2010
PUBLICATIONS
• Alman J, Walsh CM, Cashmere D, Seres R, Miewald J, Buysse DJ, Germain A. Comparison
of pre-sleep waking qEEG in veterans with PTSD, adults with primary insomnia, and good
sleepers. Sleep, 32 (Suppl.):A344, 2009.
• Alman J, Cashmere D, Miewald J, Nofzinger E, Buysse D, Germain A. The Relationship
between Absolute Beta Power and rCMRglc in Primary Insomnia during REM Sleep. Oral
Presentation. Sleep, 33(Suppl.): A197, 2010.
• Cohen D, Alman J, Begley AE, Cashmere D, Miewald J, Germain A. Quantitative EEG

3. analysis in REM and NREM sleep in OEF/OIF combat veterans: effects of PTSD diagnosis and
sleep period. Poster presentation at the WPIC Research Day, June 2011.
• Cohen D., Alman J., Begley A., Cashmere D., Miewald J., & Germain A. Quantitative EEG in
REM sleep and NREM sleep in combat OEF/OIF veterans. Oral presentation. World Association
Jennifer J. Alman
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of Sleep Medicine (WASM) and Canadian Sleep Society (CSS) Congress, Québec City, Québec, Canada.
September 2011.
• Germain A, Alman J, Cohen D, Cashmere D, Seres R, & Buysse DJ. Impact of Two
Artifact Rejection Methods on REM Sleep Power Spectral Analysis. Poster presentation. Sleep,
33(Suppl.): A356, 2010.
• Cohen DJ, Begley A., Alman J, Cashmere JD, Pietrone RN, Seres RJ, Germain A.
Quantitative EEG during REM and NREM sleep in combat-exposed veterans with and without
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Journal of Sleep Research, accepted pending revisions.
• Acknowledged in: Ramer S., Germain A., Dohar, S., Unruh M. Event-Related Distress in
Kidney Disease Patients. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 27: 299–303, 2012.
HONORS and AWARDS
• Scribe of the Year at ScribeAmerica 2012
• Phi Sigma Biological Honor Society 2011
• Washington and Jefferson College Magellan Project 2010
• Associated Professional Sleep Society Travel Trainee award 2009
• Sleep Research Society Abstract Excellence Award 2009
EMPLOYMENT
ScribeAmerica , 2011-present Greensburg, PA
Chief Scribe (2013-Present)
• Liaison between ScribeAmerica and Westmoreland Medical Emergency Specialists (physician group contracting
scribes through ScribeAmerica).
• Supervise 30 scribes
o Create the schedule monthly
o Interview, hire, and train new scribes
o Evaluate scribes after 90 days of employment and annually
• Maintain all Joint Commission (health care facilities accrediting organization) requirements.
Scribe (2011-Present)
• Document the History of Present Illness and Physical Exam in the chart of each patient of the ER physician.
• Page on-call physicians for the ER physician
• Alert the ER physician of resulted radiology and lab orders
• Retrieve previous patient records
• Assist the ER physician to be efficient and organized
• Act as a liaison between the ER physician and the ER staff.
Washington and Jefferson College Washington, PA
Biology Lab Assistant 2010
• Assisted the laboratory professor complete the lab work
• Set up laboratory equipment
• Assisted students with the lab
• Attended weekly meetings to discuss the upcoming laboratory exercise
Freshman Year Seminar Mentor Washington, PA
• Liaison between the students and the professor 2010
• Answered any of the questions the students had about W&J and campus life

4. • Instructed the students how to register for classes
Victoria’s Secret Monroeville, PA
Sales Associate 2008 – 2009
• Provided customer service
• Operated the cash register
Jennifer J. Alman
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Chaye Coffee and Tea Murrysville, PA
Barista 2006
• Opened and closed the store
• Waited on customers
• Prepared meals and beverages
ACTIVITIES and VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Redstone Highlands Senior Living Communities Murrysville, PA
• Received Therapeutic Activities Certificate for certification in hosting 2012-2013
activities for residents.
• Engage residents in the assisted living community in activities.
Animal Friends Humane Society Pittsburgh, PA
• Walk and help care for the animals while they wait for adoption. 2012-Present
Zuni Zuni, New Mexico
Volunteer 2011
• Spent 3 weeks in Zuni, New Mexico volunteering on the Zuni reservation.
• Cleaned and tended to sacred Zuni cemetery.
• Painted local pool for residents.
• Helped at the Zuni museum.
• Learned about the Zuni cultures and traditions.
Kappa Alpha Theta
• Officer: Vice President of Public Relations 2009 - 2010
o Developed and presented two workshops on PR
o Coordinated Chapter Family Picnic
o Organized annual philanthropy event
o Supervised the Philanthropy Chair and Newsletter Editor
• Officer: Alumnae Relations/Foundations Liaison 2008 – 2009
o Planned senior service recognition ceremony and luncheon for 80 people with $170.00 budget.
o Created commemorative video
J-Walkers (Campus Tour Guide) Washington, PA
• Provided tours and hosted prospective students 2007 – 2011
• Invited to participate in Leadership Workshop
MS Walk and March of Dimes Walk Washington, PA
• Secured sponsors for the March of Dimes Walk and MS research 2008 - 2010
in the MS walk.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Washington, PA
• Worked with a middle school girl to inspire friendship, confidence, and study habits. 2009 – 2011
GIVE (Getting Involved in Volunteer Experiences) 2007 – 2011

5. • Secretary
• Participated in multiple walks, drives, and fundraisers over the course of my membership to support various local and
international causes.
• Habitat for Humanity: Alternative Spring Break
o Built houses for people whose homes had been damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

6. • Secretary
• Participated in multiple walks, drives, and fundraisers over the course of my membership to support various local and
international causes.
• Habitat for Humanity: Alternative Spring Break
o Built houses for people whose homes had been damaged by Hurricane Katrina.