Mariah Suchan Resume
Mariah Suchan Resume

MARIAH K. SUCHAN
Buffalo, NY

EDUCATION:

State University of New York at Buffalo (Fall 2014-Spring 2018)
Bachelors Degree of Biomedical Sciences, 3.60 GPA

EXPERIENCE:

Habilitation Specialist at Arc Erie County (October 2018 – Present)
• Worked one-on-one and in group setting with developmentally disabled adults, integrating them with their community, and expanding their life skills
• Bi-weekly meetings to schedule day to day activities and staffing logistics
• Daily behavior tracking and reports to ensure all individuals’ goals are met
• Compliance with all HIPPA and confidentiality regulations


Research Assistant at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (May 2018 – October 2018)
• Worked to investigate impact of thermal ablation and photodynamic therapy in various cancerous cell lines
• Cell and tissue data analysis methods (tissue culturing, MTT assay, Alamar Blue assay, cell counting)
• Statistical analysis/visualization and quality control of collected data
• Presentations during weekly lab meeting to provide PI and various PhD level scientists with updates


Volunteer Student Research Pharmacogenomics (January 2018- May 2018)
• Investigated metabolism and cytotoxicity of anthracycline drugs in individuals with Down Syndrome
• Trained in bench work and data analysis including cell culture, PCR, and cell transfections


Division 1, Women’s Basketball (August 2014- March 2018)
• Worked in a team setting to develop leadership, communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Maintained GPA in conjunction with athletic responsibilities
• Member of a championship winning team and NCAA Sweet 16 appearance


Various Community Service Events
• Coached various UBWBB camps, developing teamwork and communication skills
• Volunteered at Walk to End Alzheimer’s Buffalo, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, Linda Yallem Run, Walk Against Pediatric Cancer, WNY Women’s in sport

HONORS:

• All MAC Academic Team 2016, 2017, 2018
• University at Buffalo Dean’s List Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• IRB + IACUC certified, CPR/First Aid certified, SKIP trained, medication certified
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, SigmaPlot)
• Highly experienced in team work, as well as verbal and communication skills