Elian D. Silverman has extensive experience in leadership, research, and education. He graduated from Grinnell College with double majors in biology and religious studies, maintaining a 3.3 GPA. As a student, he held several roles including conducting interviews for prospective students, leading campus tours, and serving as a student advisor and peer educator. He also gained research experience through an NSF REU award and internships at the National Science Foundation. His leadership roles included serving as captain of the women's soccer team and participating in alternative spring break programs providing community service.
I've worked a few places over the years. And through all those years I've gained experience, passion, connections and so much more. Marketing is my major field of interest because I am allowed to show my creative side when it comes to accomplishing competitive projects. I believe in pushing myself when I want to give up because it is during those hard times I realize how strong I am mentally and professionally. My passion is to partner with an honest team that provide valuable services and products to their communities. My favorite motto in life is "Never Stop Learning"
I've worked a few places over the years. And through all those years I've gained experience, passion, connections and so much more. Marketing is my major field of interest because I am allowed to show my creative side when it comes to accomplishing competitive projects. I believe in pushing myself when I want to give up because it is during those hard times I realize how strong I am mentally and professionally. My passion is to partner with an honest team that provide valuable services and products to their communities. My favorite motto in life is "Never Stop Learning"
1. Elian D. Silverman
1025 1st Street SE, #1310, Washington, D.C. 20003 703.801.5056▪ silverma@grinnell.edu▪
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Religious Studies (double-major)
Grinnell College Grinnell, Iowa
Cumulative GPA: 3.3/4.0 Graduated in 7 Semesters (December 2014)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Senior Interviewer Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell College Office of Admission August 2014 – May 2015
• Excellent people and conversational skills through conducting interviews with prospective students
• I have perfected timeliness, dressing appropriately, and working in a professional setting
• I have superb public speaking and presentation skills, and often lead information sessions
Summer Tour Guide Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell College Office of Admission May 2014 – August 2014
• Excellent people skills in conversing with prospective students and families about the college
• Sticking to a strict time schedule and working in a professional setting
NSF Winter/Summer Intern Arlington, Virginia
National Science Foundation Dec 2012 – Jan 2013, May 2012 – July 2012, Dec 2011 – Jan 2012
• Communicated with PIs regarding final reports and learned to use eJacket for proposal submission
• Became familiar with the components of an NSF proposals through retiring proposals
• Reliable, organized, excellent time management skills, and dependable
Phonathon Caller Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell College, Alumni Giving/Fundraising January 2013 – April 2013
• Great people skills—good at listening and conversing
• Strong communication skills from persuading alumnae to give money to the college
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Women’s Varsity Soccer Member and Team Captain Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell College August 2011 – November 2014
• Midwest Conference Women’s Soccer Academic All-Conference 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15
• Defensive MVP for Grinnell Women’s Soccer (Fall 2013)
• Midwest Conference (MWC) Defensive Player of the Week (Fall 2013)
• MWC First Team All-Conference Award (2013), Second Team All-Conference Award (2014)
Student Advisor Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell College, Residence Life August 2013 – May 2014
• Volunteer leadership position but selected through a highly competitive process
• I organized study breaks to help my floor de-stress and get to one another
• Engaged in Grinnell community and wellness educational seminars
• Participated in 2 weeks of training in order to serve as a mentor to the students on my floor
Peer Educator Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell College, Sexual Health Information Center August 2013 – December 2013
• Trained by OB/GYN Nurse practitioners
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2. • Mentored and counseled fellow students on all things related to sexual health
• Volunteer leadership position, 4 hours per week
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Award Fort Collins, Colorado
Colorado State University June 2013 – August 2013
• I worked in Dr. Deborah Garrity’s lab for ten weeks on an independent project
• I studied the morphological effects of tbx5b on the epicardium development in zebrafish embryos
• Harnessed molecular biological lab skills, as well as cared for live animals
• Presented research in a paper, formal presentation, and poster session. I presented my research at
Grinnell College November 15th
, 2013 and received great feedback.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Observation with General Surgeon Dr. Mark Jessen Bowling Green, Kentucky
Greenview Regional Hospital August 2012
• Approximately 100 observation hours (2 weeks)
• Observed numerous surgeries, including colon resections, stereotactic biopsies, and gall bladder
removals, as well as pre-operative and post-operative patient consults
Alternative Break Participant Eureka, California; Chicago, Illinois; Tucson, Arizona
Grinnell College, Center for Careers, Life, and Service March 2012 – April 2012, March 2014 – April 2014
• Spent a total of 4 weeks doing community service work over 2 college spring breaks
• 2 weeks spent in Redwood State and National Parks in California working on trail preservation
• 1 week spent in Chicago working with grassroots campaigns working towards immigration reform
• 1 week spent in Tucson providing medical care to the homeless
SKILLS
Languages: English (fluent), Spanish (basic)
Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, Minitab, Mac and Windows Operating Systems
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