1. Jenna Okun
175 Maple Street Apt. 513, Marlborough, MA 01752, jfo8293@gmail.com, 413-237-0673
EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts Amherst May 2015
Commonwealth Honors College, College of Natural Sciences
Bachelor of Science: Pre-Veterinary Science
Minor: Natural Resources Conservation Cumulative GPA: 3.88
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Honors Thesis Research: UMass Veterinary and Animal Science Department 2014-2015 Academic Year
Pablo Visconti Laboratory
 Designed and conducted own experiment on effects of ATP pathway inhibition in mice sperm capacitation
 Performed Western blots of protein kinase A and tyrosine phosphorylation
 Prepared solutions and performed protein extractions for routine experiments
 Composed a thesis encompassing my research
UMass Independent Study Research: UMass Biology Department 2013-2014 Academic Year
Patricia Brennan Research Group
 Conducted experiment on the effects of social environment on duck sperm morphology
 Prepared slides and handled microscope to photograph images of sperm
 Used ImageJ software to Measure and analyze ratio of sperm compartment sizes
First Year Research Experience: UMass Food Science Department Fall 2011
Robert Levin Laboratory
 Conducted own experiment involving bacteria role in bioremediation
 Performed serial dilutions and microbial cell cultures
 Established a growth curve based on spectrophotometer absorbance readings
VETERINARY WORK EXPERIENCE
Northampton Veterinary Clinic: Northampton, MA November 2015-Present
Veterinary Assistant
 Restrain animals to ensure pet and human safety during examinations
 Manage and review animal medical history and records
 Prepare and compound prescriptions
 Involved in client education and communication about pet health and wellness
EcoLife Vets-in-the-Wild Program: University of Pretoria, South Africa June 2013
Study Abroad
 Aided veterinarians in local veterinary clinic and animal shelter
 Assisted in administering of vaccinations and performing field surgery on various species
 Trained in bush tracking and plant and animal identification
 Field training in tranquilization techniques of migratory animals from a helicopter
Hampden Veterinary Clinic: Hampden, MA Summer 2012
Volunteer Intern
 Assisted veterinarians with animal restraint during examinations
 Conducted blood, urine, and fecal analysis tests and administered subcutaneous fluids
LEADERSHIP AND OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
UMass Residential Life: UMass-Amherst 2013-2015
Resident Assistant
 Encouraged and assisted in creating an inclusive community in residence halls
 Programmed educational and social events and acted as peer counselor for residents
 Enforced Student Code of Conduct to ensure a safer living environment
Springfield JCC Summer Camp: Springfield, MA Summers 2008-2013
Head Counselor
 Supervised and instructed children ages eight to twelve
 Guided assistant counselors and counselors in training
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
 Laboratory: Experienced centrifuge, spectrophotometer,and microscope use, pipetting, Western blots, Gram staining
Familiar with ELISA and bioluminescence assays
 Animal Husbandry: Ultrasound, physical examinations, injections, research animal handling, humane euthanasia
 Experienced with Microsoft Office programs, ImageJ Software, and arcGIS
 Experienced grant writer and oral speaker