Olivia Keserich
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Major: Bachelor of Science in Biology ?Minor: Studio Arts
GPA: 3.74 ?Expected Graduation: May 2019
BIOLOGY RESEARCH
08/2017 to 04/2018 Biology research, Student researcher
- Project primary investigator: Dr. Katherine Kraynok
- Processed molecular data using code-based programs (MOTHUR and R) to examine the effects of daylight intensity on the microbial symbionts of a zoo-housed nocturnal species, Perodicticus potto
• Poster presentation, Ohio Academy of Science, April 2018 (upcoming)
• Poster presentation, ONU’s Student Research Colloquium, April 2018 (upcoming)
03/2017 to 04/2018 Vernal Pool Biology Research, Student researcher
- Project primary investigators: Dr. Leslie Riley and Dr. Robert Verb
- Conduct ecological research on local vernal pools at ONU’s Tidd-Oakes Farm
• Poster presentation, Society of Freshwater Science Annual Meeting, June 2017
• Poster presentation, Society of Freshwater Science Annual Meeting, May 2018 (upcoming)
THEATRE
02/2018 Love’s Fire, Actress in student-directed one-acts
- Performing with 10 other actors in 3 Shakespeare-inspired one-acts
01/2018 The Wolves, Soccer skills trainer
- Assisted in teaching basic soccer skills to the actors in the Freed Center of the Performing Arts’ February performance of The Wolves
SERVICE
02/2018 Propel Ohio Northwest Ohio Regional Conference, Attendee
- Met with students from other Northwestern Ohio colleges to talk about how to alleviate childhood poverty, especially with regard to food insecurity, educational inequities, and homelessness
10/2017 ONU Admissions, Volunteer recruiter
- Encouraged prospective students over the phone to plan a visit to campus for ONU’s admissions office
08/2017 to Current ONU Recycling Club, Member
- Plan projects and implement green ideas around campus
- Designed latest recycled art installation piece
08/2016 to Current Biological Student Association, Member
- Plan campus activities with fellow biological science majors
- Plant succulent gardens for yearly plant sale
11/2016 Solid Rock International Medical Mission Trip, Volunteer
- Ten-day trip to the Dominican Republic with the International Projects Class
- Provided basic health services for hundreds of men, women, and children
03/2016, 03/2017, Annual District Science Day, Volunteer
03/2018 (upcoming) - Check in judges and participating schools
- Assist judges
- Set up complimentary meal for the volunteers
ONU Community Service, Volunteer
- ACE Day (2015), Res Life Trick-or-Treat (2015), LOVE Day (2016), and Pack Away Hunger (2016)
SOCCER
09/2016 to 10/2016 U10 Girls Soccer Team, Volunteer assistant coach
- Taught skill-based drills to a U10 girls’ soccer team in Ada, Ohio
08/2015 to Current ONU’S Women’s Club Soccer Team, Defensive player
- Play in games against other schools’ club teams
ONU’S Women’s Club Soccer Team, Secretary (08/2016 to Current)
- Email practice schedule to members
- Relay players’ time conflicts to president
EMPLOYMENT
01/2018 to Current Personal high school biology tutor
- Review material for upcoming quizzes/tests
- Weekly two-hour study sessions over Skype
08/2017 to Current ONU College of Arts and Sciences, Biology tutor
- Review and cover concepts learned in lecture
- Two-hour one-on-one student tutoring sessions
08/2017 to Current ONU Elzay Gallery, Gallery host
- Staff front desk in ONU’s Elzay Gallery in the Wilson Art Building
- Check in guests
- Answer questions regarding the pieces in the gallery
08/2017 to Current ONU Department of Art, Computer lab assistant
- Protect the computers in the Wilson Art Building
- Allow access to students who don’t have a key card
01/2016 to Current ONU Freed Center of the Performing Arts Scene Shop, Employee
- Build and set up scenes/lights for productions
- Assisted the soundboard operator during ONU’s 2017 annual production of The Holiday Spectacular
- Stage managed Polar Preview Day 02/2018
- Worked sound for Polar Preview Day 02/2017
HONORS AND AWARDS
02/2018 Mortar Board Academic Honor Society for College Seniors
04/2018 Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
09/2017 ONU Homecoming Court, Finalist
04/2017 TriBeta Biology Honor Society
03/2017 Udall Scholarship, ONU nominee
2016-2017 Dean’s List
- 3 of 5 semesters
08/2015 Cleo & Dorothy Ludwig Scholarship
- renewed annually for high academic achievement
08/2015 ONU Achievement Award
- renewed annually for high academic achievement
05/2015 Constellation Schools Foundation Scholarship
Cell:------------ ?Email: ------------
Major: Bachelor of Science in Biology ?Minor: Studio Arts
GPA: 3.74 ?Expected Graduation: May 2019
BIOLOGY RESEARCH
08/2017 to 04/2018 Biology research, Student researcher
- Project primary investigator: Dr. Katherine Kraynok
- Processed molecular data using code-based programs (MOTHUR and R) to examine the effects of daylight intensity on the microbial symbionts of a zoo-housed nocturnal species, Perodicticus potto
• Poster presentation, Ohio Academy of Science, April 2018 (upcoming)
• Poster presentation, ONU’s Student Research Colloquium, April 2018 (upcoming)
03/2017 to 04/2018 Vernal Pool Biology Research, Student researcher
- Project primary investigators: Dr. Leslie Riley and Dr. Robert Verb
- Conduct ecological research on local vernal pools at ONU’s Tidd-Oakes Farm
• Poster presentation, Society of Freshwater Science Annual Meeting, June 2017
• Poster presentation, Society of Freshwater Science Annual Meeting, May 2018 (upcoming)
THEATRE
02/2018 Love’s Fire, Actress in student-directed one-acts
- Performing with 10 other actors in 3 Shakespeare-inspired one-acts
01/2018 The Wolves, Soccer skills trainer
- Assisted in teaching basic soccer skills to the actors in the Freed Center of the Performing Arts’ February performance of The Wolves
SERVICE
02/2018 Propel Ohio Northwest Ohio Regional Conference, Attendee
- Met with students from other Northwestern Ohio colleges to talk about how to alleviate childhood poverty, especially with regard to food insecurity, educational inequities, and homelessness
10/2017 ONU Admissions, Volunteer recruiter
- Encouraged prospective students over the phone to plan a visit to campus for ONU’s admissions office
08/2017 to Current ONU Recycling Club, Member
- Plan projects and implement green ideas around campus
- Designed latest recycled art installation piece
08/2016 to Current Biological Student Association, Member
- Plan campus activities with fellow biological science majors
- Plant succulent gardens for yearly plant sale
11/2016 Solid Rock International Medical Mission Trip, Volunteer
- Ten-day trip to the Dominican Republic with the International Projects Class
- Provided basic health services for hundreds of men, women, and children
03/2016, 03/2017, Annual District Science Day, Volunteer
03/2018 (upcoming) - Check in judges and participating schools
- Assist judges
- Set up complimentary meal for the volunteers
ONU Community Service, Volunteer
- ACE Day (2015), Res Life Trick-or-Treat (2015), LOVE Day (2016), and Pack Away Hunger (2016)
SOCCER
09/2016 to 10/2016 U10 Girls Soccer Team, Volunteer assistant coach
- Taught skill-based drills to a U10 girls’ soccer team in Ada, Ohio
08/2015 to Current ONU’S Women’s Club Soccer Team, Defensive player
- Play in games against other schools’ club teams
ONU’S Women’s Club Soccer Team, Secretary (08/2016 to Current)
- Email practice schedule to members
- Relay players’ time conflicts to president
EMPLOYMENT
01/2018 to Current Personal high school biology tutor
- Review material for upcoming quizzes/tests
- Weekly two-hour study sessions over Skype
08/2017 to Current ONU College of Arts and Sciences, Biology tutor
- Review and cover concepts learned in lecture
- Two-hour one-on-one student tutoring sessions
08/2017 to Current ONU Elzay Gallery, Gallery host
- Staff front desk in ONU’s Elzay Gallery in the Wilson Art Building
- Check in guests
- Answer questions regarding the pieces in the gallery
08/2017 to Current ONU Department of Art, Computer lab assistant
- Protect the computers in the Wilson Art Building
- Allow access to students who don’t have a key card
01/2016 to Current ONU Freed Center of the Performing Arts Scene Shop, Employee
- Build and set up scenes/lights for productions
- Assisted the soundboard operator during ONU’s 2017 annual production of The Holiday Spectacular
- Stage managed Polar Preview Day 02/2018
- Worked sound for Polar Preview Day 02/2017
HONORS AND AWARDS
02/2018 Mortar Board Academic Honor Society for College Seniors
04/2018 Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
09/2017 ONU Homecoming Court, Finalist
04/2017 TriBeta Biology Honor Society
03/2017 Udall Scholarship, ONU nominee
2016-2017 Dean’s List
- 3 of 5 semesters
08/2015 Cleo & Dorothy Ludwig Scholarship
- renewed annually for high academic achievement
08/2015 ONU Achievement Award
- renewed annually for high academic achievement
05/2015 Constellation Schools Foundation Scholarship