NICOLE DEAN53 Audubon St. New Britain, CT 06053 | 810-955-9722 | nicoledean226@gmail.com

EducationCentral Connecticut State University New Britain, CTBachelor of Science Degree in BiologyMinors: Chemistry and American Sign LanguageGraduation Date: December 16th, 2016GPA: 4.0 President’s ListRelevant CourseworkPrinciples of Cell/Molecular Biology with Lab, Independent Research, Genetics with Lab, Epigenetics in Development and Disease, Endocrinology, Human Reproductive Biology, Neurobiology with Lab, Marine Ecosystems of Belize (Study Abroad), Biostatistics, Biochemistry, Introduction to Computer Programming, Elementary Statistics, Calculus I, General Biology I, II, III with Labs

SkillsCell Culture: Aseptic Technique, Freezing and Thawing, Plating, Feeding, Passing, DifferentiationScientific: Assay Design, RT-qPCR, DNA Extraction, Traditional PCR, Western Blot, Gel Electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, Pipetting, ExoSAP-IT PCR Product Clean Up, Handling cDNA, Successful Grant Writing, Conference Attending—Research Poster Design and Presentation, Scientific Journal Article Manuscript Drafting, Sequence Analysis, Data Analysis, Dichotomous Key UseSoftware: MiniTab, SPSS, Geneious, Visual Basic, SharePoint, Microsoft OfficePersonal: Attention to Detail, Accurate Record Keeping, Steady Hands, Problem Solving, Quick Learner, Strong Work Ethic, Time Management, Leadership, Teamwork, Communication

Work and Research ExperiencePfizer Summer Student Worker (SSW) Program — Global Clinical Trial Execution, Groton, CTSummer 2016

· Inventory and gap analysis of all documents and training materials surrounding CDARS use and CDISC-CaPS implementation.

· Delivered a customized, functional, and modernized SharePoint 2013 site for easier and efficient team document sharing and reference.

· Collaborated on development of a strategic plan and RFP bringing updates to current Power2Learn courses and initiating new course creation.

· Unified Issue Management System (UIMS) ticket dissection and assignment to subject matter experts.

· Created metadata tables in Excel for reference by programmers.· SSW Video Production Team, SSW Dare to Try Innovation Team, and Pfizer

Fresh Faces Member.

APM Mosquito Control — Laboratory Technician, Flint, MISummer 2015

· Setting and collecting from New Jersey Light traps.

· Sorting (mosquito vs. other and male vs. female), counting, and identifying (genus, species) mosquitos in preparation for disease testing and population control.

· Facilitated good lab practices including documentation, mounting samples, and archiving data.

Dr. Mulrooney’s Research Lab—Cell Culture, CCSU· Volunteer.· Daily maintenance of mouse F9 cell lines.

Dr. Jarrett’s Research Lab—Molecular Marine Biology, CCSU· Phenotypic plasticity discovery, molecular analysis, and geographic

distribution overlap dynamics in the barnacle species Chthamalus fissus and C. dalli along the Pacific coast of North America.

Dr. Marjani’s Research Lab—Gene Expression and Embryology, CCSU· Examining TRIM28 and ZFP57 expression in bovine pre-implantation embryos

using RT-qPCR.· Comparing and contrasting IVF, IVD, and AI embryos for differential gene

expression controlling methylation patterns.

Dr. Bray’s Mosquito Lab—Paid Position, CCSU· Sorting (mosquito vs. other and male vs. female), counting, and identifying

(genus, species) mosquitos in preparation for disease testing.

Accomplishments Student Athlete

· Played Volleyball for CCSU on a Full-Ride Scholarship (2013-2016)· CoSIDA Academic All-District 1st Team and All-American Nominee (2015)· Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Newsletter Editor in Chief

Biology· 2015-2016 Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award (CCSU Biology)

Volunteer WorkMission TripsFor one week each summer, my church travels to an area of need and completes service projects, works with children, the elderly, and the less fortunate.

· Kingston, Jamaica (2013)o Student Leader and Vacation Bible School Director

· Pippa Passes, Kentucky (2010)· Blackfoot Indian Nation Browning, Montana (2009)

Community Service· Smalley Academy Classroom Volunteer (Fall 2015-Current) New Britain, CT.· Church Nursery Volunteer (Current) Catalyst Church, Middletown, CT· Volleyball Camp Clinician (2013-2016) CCSU Volleyball, New Britain, CT· Community Clean Up (2013-2016) CCSU Athletics Department, New Britain,

CT

· National Women and Girls in Sports Day Camp Counselor (2013-2016) CCSU Athletics Department, New Britain, CT