Miranda Resume
MIRANDA SMULLEN
6530 Elton Dennis Road, Willards, Maryland 21874 · ------------
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OBJECTIVE: To obtain an entry-level position as a biologist that will allow me to utilize the skills gained at Salisbury University and build a long-term career.
EDUCATION
MAY 2018
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY, SALISBURY UNIVERSITY, SALISBURY, MARYLAND
Dean’s List, Graduated with 3.2 GPA
Course Experience/Research
MAY 2014
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, PARKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL, SALISBURY, MARYLAND
Graduated with 4.2 GPA – Magna Cum Laude, Honor Roll, President’s Education Award, Symphonic Band
RELATED EXPERIENCE
JUNE-JULY 2018
• VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP, OCEANS RESEARCH, MOSSEL BAY, SOUTH AFRICA
Intertidal surveys to identify and understand species. Theodolite setup to manage and track cetaceans. Perform Aquarium Husbandry. Benthic shark handling to capture, measure, place internal tags, and release. Dorsal fin photography for identification of great whites. Pilot remotely operated vehicles (ROV).
NOVEMBER 2017/JANUARY 2018
• PRESENTER, HELMINTHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON, D.C.
As a member, presented a lightning round on Stable Isotope Analyses of Nutrient Assimilation In Gull-Parasite Interactions¬¬¬ as well as moderated at the meeting.
APRIL 2018
• PRESENTER, SALISBURY UNIVERSITY STUDENT RESEARCH CONFERENCE
As a student in a research lab, presented work on A stable isotope analysis of the trophic relationships of three intestine-dwelling avian Helminths based on the research I had been working on.
SKILLS
• Scientific writing – grant proposal, funding proposal
• Performs Centrifugation, Spectrophotometry, Spectroscopy, Chromatography, Gel Electrophoresis, Titrations
• Knowledge of how to prepare dilutions, aseptic techniques, proper glassware/equipment cleaning • Identify parasites, preserve, stain and mount individuals
• Perform gull necropsies & microbalance weighing
• Basic understanding of stable isotope analysis
• Prepare bacterial cultures, gram staining
• PADI Open Water Scuba Certified
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
• Volunteer: Assisted with TAD genetics field trip for elementary students. April 2017.
• Nanny: Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. March 2011 – Present
• Shift Supervisor: Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food. Dumser’s Dairyland. April 2011 – Present
MIRANDA SMULLEN
6530 Elton Dennis Road, Willards, Maryland 21874 · ------------
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OBJECTIVE: To obtain an entry-level position as a biologist that will allow me to utilize the skills gained at Salisbury University and build a long-term career.
EDUCATION
MAY 2018
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY, SALISBURY UNIVERSITY, SALISBURY, MARYLAND
Dean’s List, Graduated with 3.2 GPA
Course Experience/Research
MAY 2014
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, PARKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL, SALISBURY, MARYLAND
Graduated with 4.2 GPA – Magna Cum Laude, Honor Roll, President’s Education Award, Symphonic Band
RELATED EXPERIENCE
JUNE-JULY 2018
• VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP, OCEANS RESEARCH, MOSSEL BAY, SOUTH AFRICA
Intertidal surveys to identify and understand species. Theodolite setup to manage and track cetaceans. Perform Aquarium Husbandry. Benthic shark handling to capture, measure, place internal tags, and release. Dorsal fin photography for identification of great whites. Pilot remotely operated vehicles (ROV).
NOVEMBER 2017/JANUARY 2018
• PRESENTER, HELMINTHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON, D.C.
As a member, presented a lightning round on Stable Isotope Analyses of Nutrient Assimilation In Gull-Parasite Interactions¬¬¬ as well as moderated at the meeting.
APRIL 2018
• PRESENTER, SALISBURY UNIVERSITY STUDENT RESEARCH CONFERENCE
As a student in a research lab, presented work on A stable isotope analysis of the trophic relationships of three intestine-dwelling avian Helminths based on the research I had been working on.
SKILLS
• Scientific writing – grant proposal, funding proposal
• Performs Centrifugation, Spectrophotometry, Spectroscopy, Chromatography, Gel Electrophoresis, Titrations
• Knowledge of how to prepare dilutions, aseptic techniques, proper glassware/equipment cleaning • Identify parasites, preserve, stain and mount individuals
• Perform gull necropsies & microbalance weighing
• Basic understanding of stable isotope analysis
• Prepare bacterial cultures, gram staining
• PADI Open Water Scuba Certified
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
• Volunteer: Assisted with TAD genetics field trip for elementary students. April 2017.
• Nanny: Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. March 2011 – Present
• Shift Supervisor: Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food. Dumser’s Dairyland. April 2011 – Present