B.S. in Biology with Pre-Med Concentration and University Honors

Jessica Dawson

201-663-2895

EDUCATION

American University Washington, D.C.

Pursuing a Dual Degree: Expected May 2016

B.S. in Biology with Pre-med concentration and University Honors

B.S. in Business Administration

·  Current GPA 3.91/4.0

University of Melbourne Melbourne, Australia

Study Abroad February 2015-July 2015

EXPERIENCE

Glen Echo Fire Department Bethesda, Maryland

Emergency Medical Technician March 2013 - Present

·  Preforms basic medical interventions and transports patients in an ambulance to local hospitals

American University Ambassador Washington, D.C.

Tour Guide and Blogger September 2012 - Present

·  Guides groups of 30 potential students and families around the University

·  Blogs student life events on Word press

·  Participates in day hosting and educational chats to inform prospective students about A.U.

Sibley Hospital Washington, D.C.

Innovation Hub Intern September 2014 – December 2014; September 2015- Present

·  Works at the Innovation hub that analyzes and creates solutions to problems in the Hospital

·  Created an Emergency department process map to depict the steps of emergency patient care

·  Wrote a basic business plan for a web and mobile application designed to connect hospital workers to local non-profit organizations to promote holistic post-hospital care

American University Housing and Dining Washington, D.C.

Resident Assistant August 2015-Present

·  Creates a positive learning environment on floor in order to bring together 53 residents

·  Mediates conflicts, addresses student needs, and encourages student involvement in university

Children’s National Hospital Child Life Washington, D.C.

Hematology and Oncology Volunteer September 2014 – December 2014

·  Worked with Child Life to learn ways to explain patient diagnoses to family and patient

·  Played with patients and siblings to promote normalization of the hospital experience

Biology Teaching Assistant American University, Washington, D.C.

Case for Evolution Teaching Assistant September 2014 – December 2014

·  Created and taught three evolution lesson plans and led class discussions

Mentored Chemistry Research Assistant American University, Washington, D.C.

Dr. Stefano Costanzi’s biochemistry lab January 2014- December 2014

·  Preformed cell transformation and plasmid amplification using Escherichia coli

·  Learned the fundamentals of homology modeling of G-protein coupled receptors

Volunteer Medical Assistant Bethesda, Maryland

Shadowed Dr. Unger M.D., General Physician October 2013 – May 2014

·  Preformed blood pressures and EKGs and collects patient administrative information

STRIVE for College American University, Washington D.C.

Director of Curriculum September 2013-May 2014

·  Trained mentors to work with low-income high school students through the college application process at Wilson High School (the largest high school in the District of Columbia)

·  Drafted college process curriculum for students and mentors and leads weekly training meetings

Mentored Biology Research Assistant American University, Washington, D.C.

Dr. Jeffrey Kaplan’s microbiology lab September 2012 – December 2013

·  Worked with Staphylococcus aureus to test biofilm induction with various clinical grade antibiotics such as Methicillin and Amoxicillin

SKILLS

Computer

·  Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

·  StatCrunch

Languages

·  Intermediate Spanish and Conversational Tamil

Certification

·  First Aid/AED/Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and EMT- B through the State of Maryland

AWARDS

College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Research Scholarship Award American University

·  Summer 2013- Awarded $5000 to do research with genetically modified tomatoes and root binding in Pseudomonas flourescens with Dr. Jeffrey Kaplan

·  Summer 2014- Awarded $5000 to do research with homology modeling via sequence comparisons of G protein coupled receptors

Robyn Mathias Conference Presenter American University

·  March 30, 2013- Presented poster with group explaining the presence and effects of the antimicrobial, Triclosan, in American University

·  March 29, 2014- Presented poster by myself on the effects of the enzyme dispersin B on biofilm induction in Pseudomonas flourescens

Google Start Up Weekend Competition Washington, D.C.

2nd place winner October 3-5, 2014

·  Worked with two other women to integrate a sensor technology that was presented to venture capitalists

·  Learned about filing for a utility patent and is currently working on draft for patent

Kogod School of Business Information Technology Competition Washington, D.C.

2nd place winner December 4 , 2014

·  Presented pitch presentation on the surgical technology iKnife to business leaders in the community

EXTRACIRRICULAR

Phi Delta Epsilon Washington, D.C.

Medical Fraternity Member February 2013-Present

·  Involved with fraternity membership recruitment and fundraising for Children’s National Hospital

American University Beekeeping Society Washington, D.C.

Member January 2013-Present

·  Involved in bee conservation events and fundraisers and University’s apiary upkeep

·  Certified Beekeeper through the Northern Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. Beekeeping Association

·  Participated in Smithsonian’s Bee Transcription event to document by myself 100 bee specimens

·  Responsible for hive care and maintenance throughout Summer of 2014

Chi Alpha Washington, D.C.

Christian Club Member August 2012-Present

·  Attends weekly small group meetings to discuss various topics about Christianity

TRAVEL

Alternative Break to Ireland and Northern Ireland March 9-17, 2013

·  Studied peace and conflict resolution through integrated education between Ireland and Northern Ireland, particularly the religious and political tensions between Catholic/Nationalists and Protestant/Unionists

Alternative Break to Istanbul, Turkey March 8-16, 2014

·  Studied the effects of gentrification in Istanbul on refugees and compared it to gentrification in Washington D.C.