m terry research assistant cv
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MELISSA F. TERRY 5101 S Rio Grande St, Littleton, CO
(732) 841-‐ 1905 [email protected]
Summary
• College graduate with neuroscience background and 2+ years laboratory experience • Veterinary experience in small animal handling, surgical preparation & fine dissections
Education JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY Baltimore, MD BA in Neuroscience 2009 – 2013 GPA: 3.40 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OF STUDENTS ABROAD Barcelona, Spain Semester Abroad Spring 2012 Research Experience BLUE TEMPLE CONSERVATION Perhentian Islands, Malaysia Marine Biology – Neil Hinds, Doctoral Candidate at University of Plymouth July – August 2015
• Measured substrate coverage & specific fish populations to determine health of regional wildlife • Analyzed waste composition on shoreline to present to Department of Marine Parks
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, Egeth Lab, Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences Baltimore, MD Attention Selectivity – Howard Egeth, Ph.D. August 2012 –May 2013
• Collected data on human subjects to test limits of avoiding distraction during target shape search • Collaborated with principal investigator to evaluate experimental parameters • Organized daily trouble shooting & subject consent forms
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, Ball Lab, Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences Baltimore, MD Behavioral Endocrinology – Gregory Ball, Ph.D. August 2011 – December 2011
• Assisted in preparation of immunocytochemical analysis of free floating neural tissue • Analyzed canary song frequencies as related to testosterone levels using Avisoft SASLab • Recorded canary feeding, grooming & mating behaviors using quantitative and qualitative
methods in data log Animal Care Experience TENDER TOUCH ANIMAL HOSPITAL Denver, CO Veterinary Assistant & Client Concierge June 2014 – December 2015
• Restrained animals for veterinarian’s exams & disinfected equipment after completion • Supported clients during pet’s euthanasia & arranged room materials for clients and doctors • Clarified veterinarian’s instructions for patients’ post surgical care & administration of oral
medications BALTIMORE ANIMAL CARE AND RESCUE SHELTER Baltimore, MD Veterinary Assistant March 2013 – September 2013
• Administered anesthesia & prepared animals for surgery • Assisted veterinarian in diagnostic testing using microscopy & sending samples for outside testing • Maintained animal daily A.M/P.M treatment logs of & supply inventories
MELISSA F. TERRY 5101 S Rio Grande St, Littleton, CO
(732) 841-‐ 1905 [email protected]
Additional Coursework PRE-‐HEALTH GENETICS (Non-‐Degree) Present
Instructor: Paul Laybourn, Ph.D. NEUROSCIENCE LAB Spring 2013
Instructor: Linda Gorman, Ph.D. BIOCHEMISTRY Fall 2011
Instructors: Vincent Hilser, Ph.D. Emily Fischer, Ph.D. & Katherine Tift, Ph.D ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB Spring 2011
Instructor: Jane Greco, Ph.D. BIOLOGOGY LAB I & II Fall 2009 – Spring 2010
Instructor: Rebecca Pearlman, Ph.D. Professional Experience TRADER JOE’S Greenwood Village, CO Sign Artist December 2015 – February 2016 NEXGEN IT PARTNERS Denver, CO
Homeschool Supervisor March 2015 – October 2015 JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY Baltimore, MD
Office Assistant September 2009-‐ May 2013 SAVE A CHILD’S HEART Tel Aviv, Israel
Intern to Director of Youth Leadership June 2011-‐August 2011 ALAN MASON CHESNEY MEDICAL ARCHIVES Baltimore, MD
Material Cultures Research Assistant September 2010-‐ May 2011 MARLBORO FIRST AID & RESCUE SQUAD Marlboro, NJ EMT-‐B August 2007 – August 2010 Presentations Terry, M. (March, 2013). Avoiding distraction using top down control of attention. Presentation at the 13th annual Johns Hopkins Undergraduate Research Symposium: Baltimore, MD. Awards & Honors Dean’s List Fall 2012, Spring 2013 Society of Cosmetic Chemists Scholarship Fall 2009-‐ Spring 2013 Activities & Associations THE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY March 2015 -‐ Present
Animal Care Volunteer ANIMALS & ME: TEACHING CHILDREN RESPECT & KINDESS FOR ANIMALS December 2013 -‐ Present
Founder, Volunteer Program NU RHO PSI NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY, Johns Hopkins University September 2011-‐ May 2013 MAKING NEUROSCIENCE FUN, Johns Hopkins University September 2010-‐ May 2013
Volunteer Presenter
Skills Laboratory: Microscopy, PCR, Laboratory notebook & record keeping Medical: Small animal handling, surgical preparation, anesthesia administration & monitoring,
injections, oral & topical medications, subcutaneous fluids Computer: Database entry & modification (Web GENCAT), Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Word Communications: Scientific & technical writing, email & telephone communications