Education & Experience
Supervisor of Automated Platforms in the Transgenic Genotyping Services
The Jackson Laboratory
July 2023-November 2024
- Supervised a team of 9-12 technologists through time clock management, led group and individual meetings, curated biweekly & monthly statistics review, and administered yearly staff performance reviews with attached merit raises
- Trained over 12 new hire technologists on DNA extractions & Ancillaries schedules and over 10 technologists on multiple PCR platforms (Vantage End Point, Roche End Point, ZAG, GAL, and MCA/MCS set up)
- Assisted with upkeep and daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of multiple PCR related machines and robotics
- Evaluated, updated, and created multiple Standard Operating Procedures to ensure quality data
- Led LEAN daily meetings through curating and going over team Key Performance Indicators
Laboratory Technologist II and Genotyping Technologist I in the Transgenic Genotyping Services
The Jackson Laboratory
March 2021-July 2023
- Trained junior technologists on Building 64 passthrough procedure, performed DNA extraction of external client plates, and provided additional assistance as required
- Assisted with training junior technologists on high throughput DNA extraction
- Balanced multiple genotyping platforms, laboratory support tasks, and company courses while providing quality data and results through organizing tasks by urgency and time required
- Achieved proficiency in four genotyping platforms (Vantage End Point, Roche End Point, ZAG, and GAL) through PCR experiment set up, data analysis, assay troubleshooting, and worklist management
- Partner with peers daily to balance workloads and ensure completion of projects through communication and teamwork
Education Integrator and Tutor
Chapel Hill, NC
Fall 2020-Spring 2021
- Led and monitored the online instruction, homework, and learning for two students attending different schools
- Developed customized curriculum to challenge and supplement each student’s learning and development outside of the classroom
REU Internship
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Summer 2019
- Executed an independent research project with Dr. William Balch: Gulf of Maine Temperature Salinity Curves from the Early 1900s (Henry Bigelow) Compared to the Present (GNATS)
- Selected to present research with a eLightning poster and at the ASLO Sciences Meeting in San Diego, CA in February 2020
Study Abroad Program and Independent Research Project
Duke University Marine Lab
Fall 2018
- Executed a segment of a larger research project utilizing PCR and gel electrophoresis to determine a section of an Aryl hydrocarbon receptor pathway in the fish Fundulus heteroclitus (Atlantic Killifish Adaptations to Carcinogenic Pollutants)
- Managed and encouraged communication across stakeholders to ensure the project was on schedule for completion
Peer Tutor
Rollins College TWC Tutoring and Writing Center
2017-2020
- Mentored students in general studies ecology/chemistry/biology classes with lab reports, homework assignments, term papers, and exam preparation
Study Abroad Program and Independent Research Project
Duke University Marine Lab
Fall 2018
- Executed a segment of a larger research project utilizing PCR and gel electrophoresis to determine a section of an Aryl hydrocarbon receptor pathway in the fish Fundulus heteroclitus (Atlantic Killifish Adaptations to Carcinogenic Pollutants)
- Managed and encouraged communication across stakeholders to ensure the project was on schedule for completion
Cashier
Michaels Arts and Craft Store
Summer 2018
- Handled Customer transactions while keeping the front of the store clean and organized
- Helped customers find product over the phone and in-person
Cashier
Splash Zone
Summer 2018
- Handled Customer transactions of entry fee and snack bar independently
Babysitter and Pet Sitter
Gabi’s Sitting Services
2011-present
- Monitored children, ages 3 months to 14 years, while parents were away
- Arranged activities to occupy, entertain, and help in development of children while maintaining a safe yet fun environment
- Cared for a variety of pets ranging from mammals to reptiles
Education
Northeastern University
Fall 2025-present
Boston, Massachusetts
Three Seas program: Masters of Science in Marine Biology (current GPA: 3.85)
Central Carolina Community College
Spring 2025
Sanford, North Carolina
College Physics I course
The Jackson Laboratory
2022 to 2024
Bar Harbor, Maine
Genetics I course and Genetics II course through modules: Gene Networks, Pedigrees and Inheritance, Gene Expression, & Advanced Breeding
Rollins College
May 2020
Winter Park, Florida
Artium Baccalaureus (BA) cum laude in Marine Biology
Duke Marine Lab, Study Abroad
Fall 2018
Beaufort, North Carolina
Independent Research Project with Dr. Tom Schultz and 4 c
Skills
Laboratory: PCR experiment set up (including working with Thermocyclers, Roche Lightcyclers, and Z.A.G. machines), DNA extraction, Robotic and manual micropipetting, setting up robotic machinery runs (Hamilton Vantage and IntelliQube), analysis of PCR (gel electrophoresis (agarose with GelRed and Zero Agarose Gels), Roche Endpoint, IQ Endpoint, and SNP Excel data), knowledgeable of laboratory protocols for potential contaminated areas, updated and assisted in creation of SOPs, mixing reagents, making and cataloging PCR experiment controls & primer mixes, and microscope use, including for phytoplankton identification and counting.
Field work: Diving in cold and warm waters while performing diving transect surveys, quadrat surveys, and underwater data collection; phytoplankton collection through Plankton tow nets; Van Dorn Bottle; Secchi Disk; Niskin bottle sampling; water sample testing; lake/stream habitat assessment; seagrass counting and measuring surveys; mobile fauna surveys; and Caribbean coral identification.
Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office, R Studio coding for statistics and figures, gene annotation using Geneious software (Bioinformatic), standard poster creation, digital poster creation, PCR analysis through multiple softwares, and ArcGIS Pro.
Languages: English native, Spanish intermediate listener/reader/writer, American Sign Language beginner
Certifications and Licenses
AAUS Scientific Diver
Fall 2025
Certified PADI Diver (Open Water Diver)
Fall 2019
Protected Species Observer
Spring 2019
Fort Pierce, Florida
- Received Certification for surveying marine mammals and sea turtles aboard seismic vessels
while simultaneously trying to reduce impacts to protected species during seismic surveys
- Learned how to identify different protected marine animals in and out of the water, based
on surface profiles, blows, flukes, head shape, scute numbers, etc., in the Gulf of Mexico
Driver’s License
2014, initially
Currently issued by the state of North Carolina
- Clean driving record
Awards and Achievements
- Member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, 2020
- The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Marine Biology, Rollins College, 2019-2020
- The Archibald Granville Bush Science and Mathematics Award, 2020
- Chemical Rubber Company First-Year Achievement Award, Spring 2017
- Scholarship, Wright Patterson Air Force Base Spouses Club, Spring 2017
- Scholarship for Military Children, Fisher House Foundation, 2016-2017
- MG James Ursano Scholarship Program, 2016
Community Involvement
Bar Harbor Town Band Member
- First & Second Chair French Horn player, 2023-2024 Summers
- Social Media Manager, 2024 Summer
Co-Vice President, Roleplaying/Gaming Club, 2017-2019
- Rollins College Social Club, leading and building teams to create functioning campaigns for Dungeons & Dragons
Rollins College Orchestra Member, Fall 2016 & 2017
- French Horn Player, Second and Third Chair
Hobbies and Interests
Art: Drawing (digitally and traditionally), painting, photography (take a look at my photography below!), modern calligraphy/brush lettering, dying & cutting hair, and any type of craft on this planet.
Music: French Horn playing, trumpet playing, listening to all genres of music, and attending concerts
Food: Baking (especially cheesecake and bundt cakes), cooking, and visiting every possible bakery.
Other: Reading (with my eyes and listening to audiobooks), rewatching my three favorite tv shows, comics, anime, and Dungeons and Dragons (I have been playing weekly for 8 years with the same group of people).
