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Address
149 Laquineo Street,Findlay,Ohio,45840
Phone:(419)-633-7078
Email:Esterlined@findlay.edu
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SUMMARY
Experienced in floorcoveringinstallation with over ten yearsof experience.
Accumulated over 750 hoursshadowingsmall animal veterinarians.Interestsinclude,
butarenot limited to:Endocrinology,oncology,andreproductivegenomicresearch.
Veterinary research ismajor career path possibility with 500+hoursof field and
laboratory research.
EDUCATION
The University of
Findlay,Findlay,
Ohio
Bachelorof Science,Animal Scienceand Biology,May2015
Major:Biology andAnimal Science/ Pre-Veterinary Emphasis Minor:Chemistry
CumulativeGPA:3.62/4.0
EXPERIENCES: RELATIVE AND OTHER
The University of
Findlay Equine
and Animal
Science Center,
Findlay Ohio
Internship: Fall Semester 2014
 Assisted with equine,bovine,and felinevaccineadministration
 Performed felinespaysand neuterson studentand faculty animals
 Witnessed veterinarian,clientinteractions
 Educated in proper aseptictechniqueand surgical equipmentuse
The University of
Findlay, Findlay,
Ohio
Microbiology Research Assistant: 2014-Present
 Participatedinmetagenomics basedresearch to determine top-downeffect caused
byPlethodon cinereus
 Advancedtraining inproper labprotocol to eliminate contamination
 Founder of protocol to eliminate environmental contaminants for proper sampling
 Attendedsummer andfall research trips assistinginspecimencollectionand
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 Obtainedskillsinaseptic technique, PCR amplification, DNA extraction, and Next
GenerationSequencing
 Taught how to adequatelykeep a research journal
The University of
Findlay, Biology
Department,
Findlay Ohio
Faculty Assistant: 2014-Present
 Responsible for laboratory preparations for following week’s protocol
 Improved laboratory method
 Addressed sanitation and contamination issues
 Calculated grades for quizzes, tests, and practicals
The University of
Findlay,
Admissions
Department,
Findlay, Ohio
Orientation Leader: 2013-2014
 Led new students oncampus tours
 Spoke to students about new lifestyle
 Undertook fiftystudents to assist throughout their first semester on campus
 Set up activities for students to enjoy
Bryan Area
Animal Hospital,
Bryan, Ohio
Internship: December 2013
 Assistedveterinarianwith restraint of animal for vaccine administration
 Testedonradiographdiagnostics
 Analyzedover twentysurgeries inregards to technique, rehabilitation, andpost-
operationtreatment
 Observedveterinarian, patient, client interactions
 Conducteda venous withdrawon veterinarian’s dog
 Assignedpost-appointment readings
Cornerstone
Interiors, Pioneer
Ohio
Floor Covering Installer: 2004-2014
 Assistedwiththe installation of all types of floor coverings
 Increasedinstallationefficiency50%
 Interacted withthe public
 Acquiredskills inbusiness management and communication
 Taught the importanceof financial responsibility

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SKILLS
Aseptic technique,problemsolving,communication,scientific method, laboratoryprotocol,surgical
preparation,MicrosoftWord,MicrosoftPowerpoint
AWARDS AND HONORS
Publications: 2014
 A metagenomics based approach to thetop-down effectof the detritivorefood web;a salamander’s
influenceon fungal communities in a deciduousforest.(Ecologyand Evolution)
 A microcosmstudy of Plethodon cinereus influenceon fungal communitiesusingnextgeneration
sequencing(In preparation for CanadianJournal of Zoology)
Research Grants:
 Tri-Beta Undergraduate Research Award: $382.00 (2014)
 Biology Department Mini Grants:Approximately $1500.00 (2014)
Scholarships
 The Universityof FindlayDean’s Scholarship:2011-2015
o Four year renewable scholarshipawardedbasedoff ofacademic achievement inhigh school
ACTIVITIES/SERVICES
Community Service:
 Led group of freshman in cleaning windows and local church (August 21, 2014)
 Volunteer service at Bryan Area Animal Hospital (2011-2014)
 Volunteer service at Cedar Point for Pre-Vet Club: 25 hours (2013)
 Blanchard River clean up with Wilderness Club (2012)
Campus Activities
 Pre-Vet Club member (2011-2015)
 Aristos Eklektos Honor Society (2014-2015)
o Public Relations Officer (2014-2015)
 Tri-Beta Honors Society member (2014-2015)
 Block and Bridle Club member (2013-2015)
o Representative and Block and Bridle National Convention
 Wilderness Club member (2011-2013)
 Scholarship and Research Society (2012-2013)

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