Jennifer Korcsmaros is seeking a position where she can use her skills and experience to improve the world. She has a background in laboratory work and is currently studying biological sciences. She has worked as an academic tutor and researcher, helping to improve students' grades and making discoveries in cancer biology. Korcsmaros maintains high grades and is involved in honors programs and biological societies.
1. JENNIFER KORCSMAROS
448 New Meadow Drive, Kearneysville, WV 25430 | C: (304) 240-5973 | jkorcsma@gmail.com
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An effective team leader is knowledgeable and compassionate, with an eye for success that
drives expectations from typical to the extraordinary. Currently a student progressing towards a
degree in biological sciences, with a background involving laboratory experience. Seeking a
permanent position where I can use my skills to improve the world for others.
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
Organization and Event Management
Conflict Resolution and Settlements
Team Building and Motivation
Promotion of Creativity in the
Workspace
Problem Solving
Basic Laboratory Techniques
Leadership Expertise
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
08/2015 - Present
Academic Support Center Peer Tutor
Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Working with students to solve problems and provide new strategies to boost academic success.
Designs study plans and integrative time management schedules that have improved student
scores by at least one letter grade.
05/2016 – 07/2016
WV-IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence Undergraduate Researcher
National Institute of Health (NIH), West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
A nine week graduate-level research program. Received formal research training in state-of-the-
art core facilities. Conducted research in fields of biomedical science including: cell and
molecular biology and cancer biology to reveal new discoveries of protein interaction with the
immune system.
2. JENNIFER KORCSMAROS
448 New Meadow Drive, Kearneysville, WV 25430 | C: (304) 240-5973 | jkorcsma@gmail.com
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05/2014 – 08/2016
Sales Associate
Wal-Mart, Charles Town, West Virginia
Designed appealing product arrangements to boost sales of convenience items. Received the
SAM Award for going beyond work requirements to help customers and ensure a safe
workplace. Received special designation for quick and efficient service in point of sales.
05/2013 - 05/2014
Team Member
Chick-fil-A, Charles Town, West Virginia
Point of sales, food preparation, store cleaning, and product packaging for valued customers.
Trained new employees in high stress environments to ensure their success. Provided excellent
customer service, maintained a positive atmosphere, and boosted customer satisfaction ratings by
5%.
07/2010 - 09/2010
Living History Interpreter, YCC Living History Interpreting
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Imparted local Civil War history and culture to large visitor groups. Maintained and educated
guests about the national park and its grounds.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
05/2017
Bachelor of Science in the Biological and Chemical Sciences
Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Biology major and Chemistry minor, member of the West Virginia University and Shepherd
University DentSTEP Program and the Shepherd University Honors Program. GPA of 3.8.
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448 New Meadow Drive, Kearneysville, WV 25430 | C: (304) 240-5973 | jkorcsma@gmail.com
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05/2013
High School Diploma
Washington High School, Charles Town, West Virginia
Served as Student Government Association President, Relay for Life Captain, and participated in
volleyball and theater. Graduated in top 10% of class with a 4.0 GPA.
PRESENTATIONS
2016 Assaying the Impact of IL12RB2 and WISP1 on the In Vivo Growth of B16
Mouse Melanoma
2016 The Emergence of Motor Neurons and Oligodendrocytes: Progenitor Recruitment
2015-16 Surviving Shepherd University: Adjusting and Being Successful in the College
Atmosphere
2015 Drosophila Breeding: A Study on Genetic Inheritance
2014 A History of Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis and its Effect on Human Cells
2014 Albuterol and its Connections to Organic Chemistry
2010 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Interpretations
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2016-Present Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society Member
2015-Present Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society Member
2015-2016 Shepherd University Honors Advisory Board Representative
2015-Present Shepherd University Peer Educator
09/2015 Leadership Conference at Shepherd University
08/2015 Ratio Christi Local Chapter Leadership
2003-Present Relay for Life Event and Site Management
LICENSES
05/2016 American Red Cross First Aid & CPR
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448 New Meadow Drive, Kearneysville, WV 25430 | C: (304) 240-5973 | jkorcsma@gmail.com
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LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
2013-Present
Cell Culture
Analysis of NMR, GCMS, IR
Cell Fractionation
Crystallization and Distillation
Differential Centrifugation
Enzyme Assays and Kinetics
Simple Inorganic & Organic
Synthesis
UV/Vis Spectroscopy
Microscopy
PCR
Other basic lab techniques including,
Gel Electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE,
Restriction Enzyme Analysis, and
Protein Purification
CURRENT RESEARCH
05/2017-Present
Assaying the Impact of IL12RB2 and WISP1 on the In Vivo Growth of B16 Mouse
Melanoma.
Jennifer Korcsmaros, West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence
Program, Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV Department of Chemical and Biomedical
Engineering, West Virginia University Cancer Institute, West Virginia University, Morgantown,
WV
REFERENCES
Dr. Jason Hutchens, DDS: (304)-545-3132
Practicing General Dentist in Inwood, West Virginia
Dr. Burton Lidgerding: BLIDGERD@shepherd.edu
Emeritus Professor of Biological Science at Shepherd University
Marianne Davis: m2davis@gmail.com
Community Service Leader and Private Educator located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia