Amanda Yannarella_Resume
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Amanda Yannarella_Resume

Summary of Qualifications:
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Sharp in learning and comprehending new systems and methods
• Highly effective at inspiring a positive and collaborative work environment


Education:
UNDERGRAD BACHELOR OF SCIENCE| CLASS OF 2022 | ROWAN UNIVERSITY - GLASSBORO, NJ
• Major: Biomedical Engineering, Minor: Mechanical Engineering, Concentration: Honors, GPA: 3.8
• Participated in interdisciplinary clinic projects involving universal design, product archaeology, and optimization of design, with a focus on sustainability. Notably used particle leaching to develop PCL scaffolds and analyzed using SEM microscope and compression testing.
• Relevant Courses: Calculus I, II, III, Math for Engineering Analysis, Intro to Python, Introductory Mechanics, Intro to Electricity & Magnetism, Chem I, II, Bio I, II, Statistics, Anatomy & Physiology, Chemical, Mechanical, Physiological, and Electrical Foundations in BME, Mechanobiology

HIGHSCHOOL | 2018 | BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL - BURLINGTON, NJ
• National Honor Society, Dean’s List
• Graduated with honors in top 5% of class


Work Experience:
MICROFLUIDICS RESEARCH LAB | ROWAN UNIVERSITY | 01/2019 – 05/2020
• Worked in a team lead by Dr. James Grinias researching ways to improve/optimize various components and applications of microfluidic devices.

UNDERGRADUATE COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF VOLUNTERISM | ROWAN UNIVERSITY | 09/2019 – PRESENT
• Organized, advertised, and carried out various volunteer activities on campus.

PLAYA BOWLS | ROWAN UNIVERSITY | 04/2019 – PRESENT
• Shift Leader: Work with and supervise a team to complete orders and ensure quality customer service. Experience working and training new staff members on register, in kitchen, and cleaning.


Technical Skills:
• Data Processing/Communication: Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote), Google Applications, Zoom, WebEx
• Programming Languages: Python, R
• Software: SolidWorks, OnShape, ImageJ
• Instruments/Devices: Ultimaker 3D Printer, Compound Microscope, SEM Microscope

Honors and Activities:
• Vice President- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
• President- Habitat for Humanity
• Member- Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
• Leader- First Year Connection Volunteerism, Summer 2019
• First Prize- 2019 CFDV Spring Symposium Poster Session
• President’s Scholars of Excellence- Rowan University (Fall 2018)
• Dean’s List- Rowan University (Fall 2018- Present)