JorgeLopezPerez_Resume UPDATED

JorgeLopezPerez_Resume UPDATED

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  Jorge Lopez Perez 20760SW 126 CT, Miami, FL 33177 (786)-457-9275 [email protected] EDUCATION Florida International University (FIU) Graduated April 2016 Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chemistry Pre-medical track GPA 4.0 Miami Dade College-Kendall Campus (MDC) Graduated April 2012 Associate in Arts Degree in Biology/Pre-Med GPA: 3.88 Work Experience Florida International University January 2016 – Present Tutor – University Learning Center  Tutor for Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Genetics.  Provide one-on-one assistance to students needing help with their class assignments.  Help improve the learning experience for many students by mentoring on studying techniques. Florida International University January 2016 – Present Teaching Assistant  Instruct General Chemistry II Laboratory (CHM1046L).  Provide group and one-on-one assistance to students needing further explanation.  Work closely with faculty to enhance the learning process and facilitate student participation and success. Florida International University August 2015 – December 2015 Laboratory Technician – Dr.Laura Serbus  Confocal Microscope Usage.  Fly dissection for Ovary collection.  Preparation for visualization of bacteria from the egg chambers collected from fly’s ovaries (rinsing, fixation, and DNA staining).  Chemical Management.  Supply Management.  Lab coordination. Florida International University January 2015 – May 2015 Teaching Assistant  Instruct General Chemistry I Laboratory (CHM1045L).  Provide group and one-on-one assistance to students needing further explanation.  Work closely with faculty to enhance the learning process and facilitate student participation and success. Fox Medical Centers – Homestead Plaza January 2014 – December 2014 Physician Shadowing/Scribe  Accurately and thoroughly documented medical visits and procedures on EMR software as they were being performed by the physician.  Measured patients’ vital signs.  Served as a laboratory assistant naming blood and urine samples and sending to lab for analysis.  Kept and updated confidential records and documents.
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  West Kendall BaptistHospital March 2014 – August 2014 Volunteer  Greeted visitors and callers in a friendly and professional manner to handle inquiries and provide assistance.  Manage the front desk and reception area in a neat and organized manner.  Perform daily office activities, such as scanning and filing confidential contracts and documents.  Provide transportation services to employees, family members, and patients. Research Experience Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden August 2013 – August 2016 Research Assistant  Preparation of orchid seed baits.  Experimental data entry.  Preparation of culture media for fungal culture.  Placement and distribution of orchid seeds at natural preserves.  Root preparation for fungal extraction, and conservation.  DNA extraction from plant roots and fungi.  PCR and Electrophoresis of extracted DNA.  ExoSAP-IT for PCR product clean up.  DNA Sequencing Reaction. Florida International University July 2014 – December 2015 Research Assistant  Confocal Microscope Usage.  Fly dissection for Ovary collection.  Preparation for visualization of bacteria from the egg chambers collected from fly’s ovaries (rinsing, fixation, and DNA staining). Skills  Fluent in Spanish  Strong interpersonal and communication skills  Highly organized and detail-oriented worker with strong multitasking, analytic, and problem- solving skills  Responsible, professional, and punctual  Able to work well within a group or team but also functions well independently Leadership Experience American Red Cross July 2014 – May 2015 Youth Program Coordinator/Red Cross Club at FIU Coordinator  Preparation of general meetings for all club leaders.  Planification of the annual activity schedule.  Preparation for FIU Club Fairs.  Management of members and club policies.  Event coordination. Certifications  Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)  CPR/AED Adult
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  Honors and Awards BenGranoff Memorial Scholarship Recipient Dean’s List Achievement since Spring 2011 Sedano’s Family First Generation Scholarship Recipient Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Member since March 2015 UWS Sanchez Grand Prix Scholarship Recipient Max D. Potosme First Generation Scholarship Recipient Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Member since April 2016 “Willing to relocate”
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  Professional References for: JorgeLopez Perez 20760 SW 126 CT Miami, FL 33177 Phone: 786-457-9275 Email: [email protected] Zoe McKenzie Director West Kendall Baptist Hospital – Volunteer Services 9555 SW 162nd Ave Miami, FL 33196 Phone: 786-467-2141 Jason Downing, PhD Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Research Mentor DNA Laboratory 10901 Old Cutler Rd Miami, FL 33156 Phone: 305-942-1737 Sandra Monzon Employee Supervisor Fox Medical Center – Homestead Plaza 1555 N Krome Ave Homestead,FL 33030 Phone: 305-248-6666 Lissette Varela Volunteer Management Specialist American Red Cross – Greater Miami and The Keys Chapter 335 SW 27th Avenue Miami, Florida 33135 Phone: 305-644-1200 Laura Serbus, PhD Cell Biology Professor and Research Mentor Florida International University – Department of Biology 11200 SW 8th ST Miami, Florida 33174 OE-210 Phone: 305-348-7615 Uma Swamy, PhD General Chemistry Professor and Supervisor Florida International University – Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry 11200 SW 8th ST Miami, Florida 33174 CP-316
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  Phone: 305-348-2606 Palmer Graves,PhD General Chemistry Professor and Supervisor Florida International University – Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry 11200 SW 8th ST Miami, Florida 33174 CP-302 Phone: 305-348-3496