Alan-Michael Jay Bresch5996 NC Hwy 16 N

Taylorsville, NC 28681828-632-0880 alanmichael.bresch@my.lr.edu. OBJECTIVE Biology graduate in search of opportunities that will deepen

their research analysis skills, challenge critical thinking, apply creativity, and develop their professional abilities.

. EDUCATION Lenoir

Rhyne University

Hickory, NC

Bachelor of Science

May 2015

Major: Biology GPA: 3.89/4.00• Financing 75% of school through scholarships• Relevant Coursework: Research Methods, Honors Thesis Research, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physiology, Genetics, Applied Statistics, Calculus I & II, Bioinformatics, Bioseminar, and Communications.

. EXPERIENCE Georgi

a May

2014 -

Regents University

July 2014

STAR Research Student

Augusta, GA

• Collected Samples from OR surgery• Trained in statistical analysis• Exposed to tissue wax fixation methodologies• Learned tissue staining procedures• Performed Myography study• Observed transient middle cerebral artery occlusion surgery• Executed platelet isolation and cell counting• Witnessed cardiovascular surgery in OR ward• Reviewed fundamental pipetting and stock solutions.• Presented my findings through a poster board

presentation at GRU.

.Lenoir Rhyne University

August 2014 -

May 2015

Undergraduate Researcher

Hickory, NC

• Conducted independent research• Applied statistical methods• Created research protocols • Wrote Honors Thesis• Interacted with Biochemistry and Biology professionals• Presented findings at multiple locations• Learned culturing techniques• Performed video microscopy• Used ImageJ software

.Catawba Valley Medical

May 2013 -

August 2013

CenterIntern Hickor

y, NC• Exposed to chronic diseases including diabetes• Hypertension, obesity, high cholesterol, and heart disease• Experienced schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, depression, and anxiety disorders.• Observed depression, both acute and chronic.• Witnessed the removal of precancerous basal cells, skin tags, warts, keloids, and keratosis.

.Lenoir Rhyne University

August 2012 -

Present

Tutor Hickory, NC

• Tutored statistics, calculus, and algebra. • Assisted in developing the learning ability and study habits of

students participating in Spanish, Biology, and Health courses.• Tested new "ThinkWell-LearnWell" methods of tutoring through the Lenoir Rhyne University Tutoring program.

.Carl A. Rudisill Library

August 2011 -

Present

Student Library Assistant

Hickory, NC

• Served on a committee that brainstormed new ideas to rearrange and streamline library services.• Work circulation desk and facilitate the checking in and out of books, DVDs, music, and other related materials.• Handled libraries mail and assited in

the deliver of books from the library's interlibrary loan program.• Assisted in the training of new employees, teaching them the skills required to operate circulation desk and library maintenance.• Dusted and reorganized book shelves located in the juvenile, main stacks, and media departments.

. PUBLICATION • Presented

research at Georgia Regents University• Presented research at North Carolina Academy of Science• Presented research at North Carolina Honors Association Conference• Speaker at Lenior-Rhyne for President’s Society

Banquet• Published short fiction work in Lenoir Rhyne's literature magazine, Cantos. (2013,2014)• Published short fiction work in the Alexander County library's literature magazine, Alexander Muse.

. SUMMARY OF SKILLS • Laboratory

skills: Three years of experience with laboratory equipment and procedures.• Language: Spanish- basic conversational ability• Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, Sigma Stat, hardware maintenance • Writing: Science fiction novel, poetry, research literature, short fiction• Music: Trumpet, piano,

beatboxing. LEADERSHIP • President of

Lenoir Rhyne Honors Academy (2014,2015)• Vice-President of Lineberger Fellows Program (2014,2015)• Vice-President of Lenoir Rhyne Honors Academy (2012, 2013)• Steer Committee Member of Lenoir Rhyne Lineberger Fellows Program (2013)• Member of Mortar Board Honor Society (2014)• Member of Chi Beta Phi Honor Society (2013)• Member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society for Freshmen (2013)• Member of Lenoir Rhyne Broyhill program (2011-2014)

• Member of Lenoir Rhyne Honors Academy (2011-2014)• Attended Broyhill Leadership Retreat (2011, 2013)• Attended Lenoir Rhyne's Wildacres Forum (2012,2013)• Attended Honor's Academy Leadership Retreat (2012, 2013)• Attended Lineberger Fellows "Planning for Success" Leadership Retreat (2013)• Crosspoint Church Youth Leader (2013-Present)

. ACADEMIC HONORS • The John

Bowley Derieux Research Award• Lineberger Honors Scholar• President's List (3.9 GPA or higher), three Semesters• Dean's List (3.5 GPA or

higher, no letter grade below a C), Four Semesters• Alpha Lambda Delta honorary society• Chi Beta Phi honorary society• Mortar Board honorary society• Honors Academy• Broyhill program• Lineberger Fellows program• Student Marshal, Two years • Winning Response in Nicholas Carr's The Shallows Competition

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