Brittany Fulgione
Brittany Fulgione
52 Pearl St. Somerville, MA, 02145 | ------------ | ------------
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Multifaceted microbiologist with a specific passion for global sustainability looked for an entry level research lab technician role under a creative yet well structured lab team. Thrives in a solo setting with communication, elaboration and criticism from a larger team dictating the project scope and objective.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
RWU CEED Aquatic Lab Sept 2014-May 2017
Research Assistant
Supervised the upkeep of marine ornamental aquaculture of different species of tropical fish for feasibility and aquarium trade.
Assisted in numerous experiments related to genetics, water chemistry and hormonal productions.
Specialty: Egg monitoring, collection and hatching during the larval rearing stage.
AgCore Technologies June- Dec 2018
Biologist
Maintained quality control of algae samples for human and animal nutrition through a series of tests.
Assisted with operations management of aquatic copepods and brine shrimp.
Wrote articles outlining the sustainable practices of the company and the product on aquaculture industries.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in many basic to advanced biological and chemical lab skills.
Assay development, ELISA, Mammalian cell culture, qPCR/RT-PCR, Cell assays, FACS, Gel electrophoresis, Denaturing HPLC, IR, Mass spectrometry, QF-PCR.
EDUCATION
Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Biology GPA: 3.3
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Foreign Language
Minors: Latin American and Latino Studies & Sustainability Studies
Dean’s List: 2014- Present
Honors Program 2014-Present
Consistent academic excellence (GPA:3.2+), community engagement, and active leadership roles.
Top 10 Students of the Feinstein College of Arts and Sciences: Academic Achievement.
Awarded “Outstanding Achievement in Language Study” from department of Modern and Classical language study
Scholarships
Stemple Scholarship for International Experience Jan 2018
Hassenfeld Fellowship, community engagement based Sept- May 2018
WT Morris Scholarship, philanthropy & financial need based 2014-2018
Allen Feinstein Leadership Scholarship 2014-2018
International Merit Scholarship & Bridging the World Scholarship 2017
AREAS OF INTEREST
Primary: Systems of Oppression (Capitalism, Neoliberalism, Transnationalism) and their effect on global development. Using principles of Radical Sustainability to create long lasting, autonomous communities.
Secondary: Analyzing business practices to implement strategies for gas emissions, water usage, etc mitigation.
Senior Thesis: Neoliberal Effects on Water Poverty in Latin America, Corresponding Environmental and Humanitarian Impacts
Investigating the unjust access to potable water and sanitation services created through neo-colonial era economic and judicial systems, with policies deeply rooted in cultural and gender biases- focusing on Nicaragua, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC)
Las Salinas, Nicaragua May 2016
Created a curriculum for and participated in public health outreach work in the rural community of Las Salinas regarding both pre and postnatal care, and the recent Zika outbreak.
Restaurción, Dominican Republic Jan 2016
Engaged in public health activities in a rural community, primarily by providing ethical clinical services to women and children.
Developed greater understanding of historical and socio-economic factors that warrant the presence of an NGO.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Malden District Court House May 2013- Aug 2013
Intern for Drug-court Program
Assisted in counseling programs for recovering substance abusers, run by lawyers and drug counselors.
The US- Middle Eastern Partnership Initiative (state department) June- Aug 2016
Residential Program Assistant
Focused on government-citizen relations: empowering partnerships between citizens, NGOs,private sector, and government institutions to promote shared solutions for US-MENA
Facilitated the acclimation of 17 student leaders from the MENA region to US culture.
Handled the logistics of running training workshops, facilitating meetings with political and social leaders in RI, and running debriefings every night for the students.
RWU Spiegel Center International Programming June 2016- Jan 2017
Program Coordinator
Developed programming on and off campus to raise awareness and address international issues of socioeconomic disparities and inequalities.
Community Connections Aug- Sept 2017
Student Coordinator
Coordinated the annual day of service at RWU for the incoming class of 1200 students.
Created partnerships between the Feinstein Center at RWU and local organizations, assessed the needs of each site to create site-based and need-based volunteer experiences for the student body.
StoneSoup Leadership Institute June- Dec 2018
Sustainability Expert
Created and maintained a sustainability based community development project for students from an underdeveloped community in MA.
Taught classes focusing on the basic principles of sustainability, community development, and outreach.
PRESENTATIONS
“RWU chapter of FIMRC: An Ethical Model for Short Term Volunteer Trips” for benefactors of the university
RWU, Oct 2016
“Roger for Refugees: Outcomes of the Mock Humanitarian Summit” for Student Academic Showcase and Honors (SASH)
RWU, Sept 2016
“Fair Trade Service Learning in Restauración, Republica Dominicana” for Service Trip Recognition Showcase.
RWU April 2017
LEADERSHIP
General Member of Student Senate RWU Fall 2014- Spring 2015
Student Affairs Chairman
Global Volunteer with FIMRC 2014 – present
Participant in the Community Engagement Student Living Learning Community RWU Fall 2014- Spring 2015
Participant in Study Abroad Course titled “Social Justice in Hispaniola” Winter Intersessions 2018
Two-week immersion course steeped in community engagement and ethical global service learning.
President RWU Chapter of the Foundation for the Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC) Spring 2016- 2018
Ran chapter meetings about engaging in public health crises of RI. Facilitated global volunteer projects in seven Latin American countries for groups to work in public health clinics. Personally, aided in translation for three different group trips.
President of Roger for Refugees RWU Fall 2017- Spring 2018
Ran club meetings, organized campus events focused on educating the student body on refugee issues, and facilitated relationships between the club and Providence based NGOs.
Brittany Fulgione
52 Pearl St. Somerville, MA, 02145 | ------------ | ------------
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Multifaceted microbiologist with a specific passion for global sustainability looked for an entry level research lab technician role under a creative yet well structured lab team. Thrives in a solo setting with communication, elaboration and criticism from a larger team dictating the project scope and objective.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
RWU CEED Aquatic Lab Sept 2014-May 2017
Research Assistant
Supervised the upkeep of marine ornamental aquaculture of different species of tropical fish for feasibility and aquarium trade.
Assisted in numerous experiments related to genetics, water chemistry and hormonal productions.
Specialty: Egg monitoring, collection and hatching during the larval rearing stage.
AgCore Technologies June- Dec 2018
Biologist
Maintained quality control of algae samples for human and animal nutrition through a series of tests.
Assisted with operations management of aquatic copepods and brine shrimp.
Wrote articles outlining the sustainable practices of the company and the product on aquaculture industries.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in many basic to advanced biological and chemical lab skills.
Assay development, ELISA, Mammalian cell culture, qPCR/RT-PCR, Cell assays, FACS, Gel electrophoresis, Denaturing HPLC, IR, Mass spectrometry, QF-PCR.
EDUCATION
Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Biology GPA: 3.3
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Foreign Language
Minors: Latin American and Latino Studies & Sustainability Studies
Dean’s List: 2014- Present
Honors Program 2014-Present
Consistent academic excellence (GPA:3.2+), community engagement, and active leadership roles.
Top 10 Students of the Feinstein College of Arts and Sciences: Academic Achievement.
Awarded “Outstanding Achievement in Language Study” from department of Modern and Classical language study
Scholarships
Stemple Scholarship for International Experience Jan 2018
Hassenfeld Fellowship, community engagement based Sept- May 2018
WT Morris Scholarship, philanthropy & financial need based 2014-2018
Allen Feinstein Leadership Scholarship 2014-2018
International Merit Scholarship & Bridging the World Scholarship 2017
AREAS OF INTEREST
Primary: Systems of Oppression (Capitalism, Neoliberalism, Transnationalism) and their effect on global development. Using principles of Radical Sustainability to create long lasting, autonomous communities.
Secondary: Analyzing business practices to implement strategies for gas emissions, water usage, etc mitigation.
Senior Thesis: Neoliberal Effects on Water Poverty in Latin America, Corresponding Environmental and Humanitarian Impacts
Investigating the unjust access to potable water and sanitation services created through neo-colonial era economic and judicial systems, with policies deeply rooted in cultural and gender biases- focusing on Nicaragua, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC)
Las Salinas, Nicaragua May 2016
Created a curriculum for and participated in public health outreach work in the rural community of Las Salinas regarding both pre and postnatal care, and the recent Zika outbreak.
Restaurción, Dominican Republic Jan 2016
Engaged in public health activities in a rural community, primarily by providing ethical clinical services to women and children.
Developed greater understanding of historical and socio-economic factors that warrant the presence of an NGO.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Malden District Court House May 2013- Aug 2013
Intern for Drug-court Program
Assisted in counseling programs for recovering substance abusers, run by lawyers and drug counselors.
The US- Middle Eastern Partnership Initiative (state department) June- Aug 2016
Residential Program Assistant
Focused on government-citizen relations: empowering partnerships between citizens, NGOs,private sector, and government institutions to promote shared solutions for US-MENA
Facilitated the acclimation of 17 student leaders from the MENA region to US culture.
Handled the logistics of running training workshops, facilitating meetings with political and social leaders in RI, and running debriefings every night for the students.
RWU Spiegel Center International Programming June 2016- Jan 2017
Program Coordinator
Developed programming on and off campus to raise awareness and address international issues of socioeconomic disparities and inequalities.
Community Connections Aug- Sept 2017
Student Coordinator
Coordinated the annual day of service at RWU for the incoming class of 1200 students.
Created partnerships between the Feinstein Center at RWU and local organizations, assessed the needs of each site to create site-based and need-based volunteer experiences for the student body.
StoneSoup Leadership Institute June- Dec 2018
Sustainability Expert
Created and maintained a sustainability based community development project for students from an underdeveloped community in MA.
Taught classes focusing on the basic principles of sustainability, community development, and outreach.
PRESENTATIONS
“RWU chapter of FIMRC: An Ethical Model for Short Term Volunteer Trips” for benefactors of the university
RWU, Oct 2016
“Roger for Refugees: Outcomes of the Mock Humanitarian Summit” for Student Academic Showcase and Honors (SASH)
RWU, Sept 2016
“Fair Trade Service Learning in Restauración, Republica Dominicana” for Service Trip Recognition Showcase.
RWU April 2017
LEADERSHIP
General Member of Student Senate RWU Fall 2014- Spring 2015
Student Affairs Chairman
Global Volunteer with FIMRC 2014 – present
Participant in the Community Engagement Student Living Learning Community RWU Fall 2014- Spring 2015
Participant in Study Abroad Course titled “Social Justice in Hispaniola” Winter Intersessions 2018
Two-week immersion course steeped in community engagement and ethical global service learning.
President RWU Chapter of the Foundation for the Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC) Spring 2016- 2018
Ran chapter meetings about engaging in public health crises of RI. Facilitated global volunteer projects in seven Latin American countries for groups to work in public health clinics. Personally, aided in translation for three different group trips.
President of Roger for Refugees RWU Fall 2017- Spring 2018
Ran club meetings, organized campus events focused on educating the student body on refugee issues, and facilitated relationships between the club and Providence based NGOs.