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- 1. ALLISON ROCKWELL 10 Welcome Farms Rd. ♦ Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 Phone: (609) 731-‐4408 ♦ Email: Allison.Rockwell15@gmail.com PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE Passionate, dedicated, and motivated professional with a strong desire to secure a rewarding position as a Physical Therapy Aide. Possess a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology (minor in Chemistry) from Salve Regina University as well as diverse laboratory assisting experience. Consistently recognized for outstanding contributions and commended for organization, efficiency, priority management, and excellent communication skills. Computer savvy and familiar with many modern applications including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). AREAS OF EXPERTISE § Patient-‐focused § Strong work ethic § Dependable § Excellent communication skills § General knowledge of Human Anatomy and Physiology § Highly Organized § Technology Integration § Testing and Reporting § Laboratory Procedures § Data & Statistical Analysis § Teamwork § Dexterous § Process Optimization § Biology & Genetics § Project Coordination § Strategic Planning § PCR Analysis § DNA Extraction § AFLP Fingerprinting § Electrophoresis EDUCATION Salve Regina University – Newport, RI 2015 Bachelor of Science in Biology GPA=3.11 Minor: Chemistry Thesis: “Why Do Some People Age Faster Than Others?” Honors: Presidential Scholarship (2011-‐2015) Lab Experience: Microbiology Lab (2012), Biology Lab Aquariums (2013) Relevant Courses: General Biology I & II, General Chemistry I & II, Cellular Biology and Chemistry, Genetics, Virology, Organic Chemistry I & II, Statistical Methods, Microbiology, Calculus I, General Physics I & II, Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II , Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Joule Clinical and Scientific Staffing Solutions February 2016 – July 2016 Laundry Contingency Worker at Church and Dwight Prepared laundry detergent products and conducted stability, performance, and physical testing of pH, viscosity, percent solids, density, and specific gravity in the Unit Dose and Liquid Laundry departments. Salve Regina University, Department of Biology & Biomedical Sciences Summer 2013 Research Assistant NIH-‐INBRE Summer Research Fellowship -‐ “Using the AFLP fingerprinting technique with cDNA and gDNA to compare 4 different species of Leishmania”, Alison Shakarian PhD Used amplified fragment length polymorphism to obtain and determine the specific genetic markers and genes expressed that are associated with the pathogenicity of Leishmania. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE DREAM (Developing Real Expectations for Achieving Mastery) Program Spring 2014 Peer Mentor (Mercer Community College) Provided mentoring services and support to students with intellectual disabilities and accommodated their individual learning needs. Tutored in specific areas of study in order to facilitate student transition from high school into college. Implemented effective strategies to promote overall academic success.
- 2. LABORATORY SKILLS Restriction Digestion ♦ Adapter Ligation ♦ Pre-‐Amplification ♦ Selective (AFLP) Amplification ♦ Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis ♦ Agarose Gel Electrophoresis ♦ Micro-‐Pipetting ♦ Light Microscopy ♦ DNA Extraction ♦ Genetic Transformation ♦ Biochemical Characterization of Cells ♦ Cultivation, Biochemical Differentiation, Control, & Diagnosis of Microorganisms ♦ Differential Staining ♦ Enzymatic Assays ♦ Spectrophotometry ♦ Bacterial Species Isolation from Complex Cultures ♦ Titration ♦ ELISA ♦ Preparation of Solutions (Molarity Calculation & pH Measurements) ♦ Florescent Microscopy ♦ Behavioral Assays ♦ Isolation & Purification of DNA, RNA & Protein ♦ PCR ♦ Growth & Maintenance of Cell Lines ♦ Basic Statistical Analysis Using JMP ♦ pH Calibration and Testing ♦ Viscosity ♦ Specific gravity ♦ Stability testing