1. HAILEY HICKEY
Apt 2, 503 15th AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414 |763-259-8048 | HICKE059@UMN.EDU
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Expected May 2017
Minor in German
Dean’s List Fall 2013
GPA 3.30
University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany February 2014 –July 2014
Enhanced German language skills as well as expanded cross-cultural communication and awareness
EXPERIENCE
Laboratory Technician November 2016-Present
Medical Device Testing Services – Minnetonka, Minnesota
 Obtain and analyze data from running medical device experiments
 Handle, inspect, and repair equipment as well as maintain a clean work facility
 Build, tear down, and calibrate machinery specific to each device tested
Direct Care Professional January 2016-Present
ACR Homes – St. Anthony, Minnesota
 Perform timely data entries on the activity, intake, and output of the disabled individuals
 Certified in CPR,first aid, medical administration, and medical equipment to protect and benefit the lives of the
residents
 Maintain a clean, organized, safe,and positive facility which supports the residents livelihoods
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department of Medicine September 2015-December 2016
Faculty Member: Peter Bitterman, M.D Ph.D – University of Minnesota
 Assist a small team in research focused on causes of cystic fibrosis including matrix structure, micro RNA
regulation, and protein expression of fibrotic cells
 Perform PCR and Western Blots to test micro RNA responses,and utilize fluorescent microscopy to better
understand fibroblast nature
 Produce meaningful graphs and images using Microsoft Excel and Word
Teaching Laboratory Assistant September-December 2014
Animal Diversity and Zoology Lab – University of Minnesota
 Clean, organize, and store dissection materials and instructional laboratory displays
 Effectively communicate and work with a small team
 Set up and tear down class dissections in order to facilitate functional learning
LEADERSHIP
Biology Without Borders Student Organization – Minneapolis, Minnesota
President May 2016-Present
 Delegate tasks to executive members and hold them accountable for quality and completion
 Organize and facilitate meetings and events, reserve event spaces,and delegate organization funding
Vice-President May 2015-May 2016
 Work in conglomeration with the president to restructure and manage the organization
 Create,plan, and execute events with the events coordinator
Public Relations Officer May 2014-May 2015
 Participate in campus activities fairs to promote the organization to new and incoming students
 Manage the organizational Facebook, Twitter and email to provide timely updates on opportunities
Member September 2013-May 2014
 Volunteer with organizations, schools, and low income communities in Peru and Minneapolis to increase
standards of health, education, and well-being