1. WHITNEY SMITH
www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyelizabethsmith/
5122 Legendary Lane 770-789-3413
Acworth, GA 30102 whitneyesmith92@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Research Assistant at Kennesaw State for two projects for three years
• Did presentations over the research at conferences outside Georgia and in Georgia for both projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Fluent in English, a little Spanish and Latin
EDUCATION
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA July 2015
Bachelor of Science in Biology
GPA: 3.6 Major GPA: 3.7
RELEVENT COURSEWORK
Pathology Microbiology Molecular Biology
Anatomy and Physiology Advanced Microbiology Genetics
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Kennesaw State/ Research Assistant Kennesaw, Ga 03/12-12/14
Undergraduate Researcher
• Worked under Dr. McElroy Ph.D. in Biology to study population genetic structure and spatial delineation
of the seagrasses Thalassia testudinum and Halodule wrightii in the Gulf of Mexico near the North
Florida coastlines
• Used DNA Sequencing machine, polymerase chain reaction, DNA Electrophoresis, DNA extraction
• Traveled to the Gulf coast to study and perform field work
Kennesaw State/ Research Assistant Kennesaw, GA 04/13-05/15
Undergraduate Researcher
• Worked under Dr. Albrecht, Ph.D. in Biology using cell and molecular techniques to study acute
inflammation of scorpion venom
• Trained under basic lab protocols, aseptic technique, scorpion’s care, cell culture
• Extracted venom and pool venom
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Tuscany Italian Restaurant Woodstock, GA 11/15-present
Server
• Provides exceptional customer service in a high paced, volume restaurant
• Work with 15+ team members to provide efficient service
• Serve parties up to 30 people proficiently
• Able to count money timely, correctly, and efficiently
HONORS, LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Presidents List (4.0)
Deans List (above 3.5)
Phi Eta Sigma Member: community service
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member
Golden Key: community service
Books for Africa: sorted books into categories for schools in Africa