Biologist and Sustainable Designer
no image
Biologist and Sustainable Designer

Ralen A Van Domelen
420 W. 119th St. #43 NYC, NY 10027 United States
------------ | ------------

EDUCATION & COURSEWORK
University of California Berkeley Graduated May 2019
Bachelor; Molecular Environmental Biology Major, Sustainable Design Minor
? Relevant Courses: Intro to Env. Design, Design Frameworks, Bioinspired Design,
Energy and Environment, Human-Centered Design Decal, Introduction to
Photoshop & Illustrator Decal

ORGANIZATIONS & LEADERSHIP
Alpha Phi Omega: National Co-ed Service Fraternity
Historian and Administrative Committee Leader
? Participated in and organized various community service projects and fraternity
events
? Created pledge and active member gear designs, hosted design skills workshop,
worked on event advertisements
? Completed LAUNCH, a leadership building workshop created for brothers of APO
International Student Association at Berkeley
Marketing Committee
? Practiced design thinking, developed methods for committee brainstorming and
brand creation
? Contributed to gear designs, worked on multiple event advertisements for social
media and flyering
Bio-Inspired Design Project
Group Leader
? Learned how to use Autodesk Fusion 360, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Illustrator,
Photoshop, and Lightroom
? Gained experience in organizing group projects and managing my time efficiently

EXPERIENCE
The Blue Goat Restaurant Amity, OR
Busser/Prep cook 2013 – 2014
? Improved customer service skills
? Gained cooking skills, increased knowledge of food preparation and handling
Bio-Mechanics Research Berkeley
Research Assistant Feb 2017 – Jan 2018
? Gained valuable experience in 3D printing and laser cutting
? Learned to construct sensor testing equipment and how to handle specimens
? Presented research at the SICB Annual Meeting 2018
Niyogi Lab Berkeley
Research Assistant Jan 2018 – May 2019
? Learned PCR, plasmid prep, primer design, plating techniques, etc
? Implemented time management and task organization skills
? Developed research skills; wrote research proposals and experimental procedures

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
? Self-motivated and able to adapt and thrive in new environments
? Artistically skilled and creative
? Hard worker, quick learner, dedicated student