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NSF GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOW
Summary
  • Research Experience
  • Able to work in a collaborative environment with colleagues and leadership
  • Ability to communicate fluently and articulately with strong influencing skills
  • Creative and adaptable with the ability to effectively coach and lead in a changing environment
  • Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on complex topics
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in work with strong time management and organizational skills
  • Innovative, and passionate about environmental science, nature, and education
  • Ability to work with diversity and multi-disciplinary teams
Skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook,
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Bruker NMR software
  • 7300 System software
  • Gene mapping
  • Web Design Software
  • Strong communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Public relations management
  • Personable
  • Creative
  • Persuasive
  • Self-motivated
  • Task-oriented
  • Strategic planning
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • People management skills
  • DNA and RNA extraction
  • Acid, People management, Purchasing
  • Adobe Acrobat, Materials, Quality
  • Analytical skills, Mathematics, Research
  • Articulate, Meetings, Researcher
  • Bridges, Microsoft Excel, Risk assessment
  • Budget, Outlook, Safety
  • C, PowerPoint, San
  • Excellent communication, Word, Scheduling
  • Strong communication skills, Multitasking, Scientific
  • Interpersonal skills, NSF, Self-motivated
  • Oral, NMR, Strategic planning
  • CA, Organizational skills, Supervisor
  • Documentation, Persuasive, Teaching
  • Educator, Presentations, Team player
  • ELISA, Presenter, Time management
  • HPLC, Problem-solving skills, Troubleshooting
  • HR, Progress, Web Design
  • Insurance, Public relations, Author
  • Inventory, Publications
Experience
08/2015 to Current
NSF Graduate Research FellowFlorida International University － Miami, Florida

Florida International University, Miami Florida Aug 2015 – Aug 2020
Supervisor: Kevin O'Shea

· Dissertation research in environmental, physical-organic and analytical, and chemistry, with projects related to reactive oxygen species-mediated transformation of biomolecules, toxins, and pollutants.

· Dissertation Title: Fundamental Studies of the Singlet Oxygenation of Water-Soluble Compounds: Reaction Products, Pathways, and Kinetics

· Independently designed, planned, conducted, and analyzed experiments

· Instrumental, technical, analytical, and experimental troubleshooting

· Research experience: Photochemical reactions products, kinetics, and biological activity of a variety of organic molecules were investigated using various nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), LC and high-resolution mass spectrometry (HR/MS), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Singlet oxygenation of the potent Cyanotoxin Domoic Acid: These studies were published the Journal of Environmental Science and Technology

Singlet oxygenation of the pyrroles is aqueous systems: These studies are ready for submission to (Add journal)

· Training in and research conducted with advanced lab techniques, especially 1D and 2D NMR: 1H, 13C, COSY, spectroscopy, and HPLC

· Experience in the synthesis and characterization of small new compounds

· Three published first-author peer-reviewed papers, two fellowships, and six oral presentations at National ACS Meetings in aquatic photochemistry and physical organic chemistry

· Mentored junior graduate and undergraduate students (including NSF GRFP application process; building a compelling personal and research statement)

11/2011 to 12/2012
Program CoordinatorSaint Thomas University － Miami Gardens, FL
  • Collaborated with USDA, FIU, and MDC scientists and administrators for grant administration and developed ways to achieve goals.
  • Supported planning, and coordination of programs and its activities with its proper documentation and scheduling.
  • Supervised and co-mentored program students for handling university projects effectively.
  • Created presentations, summaries, and helping materials to ensure better communication and company-wide understanding of the programs.
  • Cultivated the program students scientific research and presentation, Collaborated with USDA, FIU, and MDC scientists and administrators for grant administration and developed ways to achieve goals.
  • Supported planning, and coordination of programs and its activities with its proper documentation and scheduling.
  • Supervised and co-mentored program students for handling university projects effectively.
  • Created presentations, summaries, and helping materials to ensure better communication and company-wide understanding of the programs.
  • Cultivated the program students' scientific research and presentation Publications.
Laboratory Director/ Safety OfficerSaint Thomas University － Miami Gardens, FL

Direct Supervisor: Dr. Wim Steelant Dec 2012 – May 2014

· Collaborated with faculty on revamping the laboratory practices to enhance student's learning experience

· Maintained the laboratories supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, and placing orders for supplies

· Manage the laboratories' budget

· Trained, supervised, and mentored the work-study students

· Developed and maintained the laboratories' chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) library

· Performed risk assessment on the hazardous and waste materials and enforced the required procedures for purchasing, handling, and waste disposal.

Maintained laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards, developed operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures Program Coordinator
Saint Thomas University, Miami Gardens, FL
Direct Supervisor: Dr. Pilar Maul Nov 2011 to Dec 2012

· Collaborated with USDA, FIU, and MDC scientists and administrators for grant administration and developed ways to achieve goals

· Supported planning, and coordination of programs and its activities with its proper documentation and scheduling

· Supervised and co-mentored program students for handling university projects effectively

· Created presentations, summaries, and helping materials to ensure better communication and company-wide understanding of the programs

· Cultivated the program students scientific research and presentation

Education and Training
2020
Ph.D. Student: Environmental ChemistryFlorida International University － FLIn progress, GPA: 3.9
2020
Ph.D.: Environmental ChemistryPh.D. Student
  • 3.9 GPA
2017
BiologyNSF GRFP Fellowship Honorable Mention 2016
2011
Bachelor of Science: Biology and ChemistrySt. Thomas University － Miami Gardens, FLGPA: 4.0
08/2008
Associate of Arts: BiologyMiami Dade College － Miami, Fl

GPA: 3.8

  • Honor Roll [Semester and Year]
  • [Scholarship Name] Recipient
Accomplishments
  • 2005 – 2008 Kevin O' Shea Ph.D.
  • Supervisor Dr.
  • Shekhar Bhansali Ph.D.
  • Committee Member Dr.
  • Wim Steelant Direct Supervisor Kevin O' Shea Ph.D.
  • Supervisor Dr.
  • Shekhar Bhansali Ph.D.
  • Committee Member Dr.
  • Wim Steelant Direct Supervisor, RNA and DNA Gel electrophoresis.
  • Endpoint polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
  • Quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and qPCR.
  • Plant tissue culture.
  • Plant micropropagation.
  • Aseptic Techniques and bacterial culturing.
  • Optical and Mass Spectroscopy.
  • National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (Received a total of $ 140,480 per year for 3 years consecutively, which included tuition and fees, insurance, research materials, and supplies, travel and stipend) 2017-2020.
  • NSF Bridge to the Doctorate Fellowship (Received a total of $ 60,000 per year for 2 years consecutively, plus tuition and fees, insurance, research materials and supplies, travel and stipend) 2015-2017.
Publications
  • Marcela Jaramillo and Kevin E. as part of Environmental Chemistry and Aquatic Photochemistry March 31st- April 4th, 2019 257ACS Spring National Meeting, Orlando
  • Oral, Studies of the singlet oxygenation of Domoic acid: Mechanisms and biological significance Presenters: Marcela Jaramillo and Kevin E. as part of the Division of Environmental Chemistry and Aquatic, Photochemistry March 18th-22nd, 2018 255 National American Chemical Society Meeting & Expo, New Orleans, LA
  • Oral, Singlet Oxygenation of dienes in water and methanol: Domoic Acid, Sorbate, and Sorbic Alcohol Presenters: Marcela Jaramillo and Kevin E. O'Shea as part of Division of Environmental Chemistry and Aquatic Photochemistry April 2nd-6th, 2017 253rd National American Chemical Society in San Francisco, CA
  • Poster, Singlet Oxygenation Domoic Acid as a Potential: Remediation Strategy Presenters: Marcela Jaramillo, Kevin O'Shea November 13th-16th, 2017 23rd International Conference on Advanced Oxidation Technologies for Treatment of Water, Air and Soil, Clearwater Beach, Florida
  • Poster, Singlet Oxygenation Domoic Acid as a Potential: Remediation Strategy Presenters: Marcela Jaramillo, Kevin O'Shea at the FAME ACS Scientific Meeting, Tampa, FL May 5th- 7th, 2016
  • Oral, Studies of the singlet oxygenation of Domoic acid: Mechanisms, kinetics, and biological significance Presenters: Marcela Jaramillo and Kevin E. as part of Environmental Chemistry and Aquatic Photochemistry March 31st- April 4th, 2019 257ACS Spring National Meeting, Orlando
  • Oral, Studies of the singlet oxygenation of Domoic acid: Mechanisms and biological significance Presenters: Marcela Jaramillo and Kevin E. as part of the Division of Environmental Chemistry and Aquatic, Photochemistry March 18th-22nd, 2018 255 National American Chemical Society Meeting & Expo, New Orleans, LA
  • Oral, Singlet Oxygenation of dienes in water and methanol: Domoic Acid, Sorbate, and Sorbic Alcohol Presenters: Marcela Jaramillo and Kevin E. O'Shea as part of Division of Environmental Chemistry and Aquatic Photochemistry April 2nd-6th, 2017 253rd National American Chemical Society in San Francisco, CA
  • Poster, Singlet Oxygenation Domoic Acid as a Potential: Remediation Strategy Presenters: Marcela Jaramillo, Kevin O'Shea November 13th-16th, 2017 23rd International Conference on Advanced Oxidation Technologies for Treatment of Water, Air and Soil, Clearwater Beach, Florida
  • Poster, Singlet Oxygenation Domoic Acid as a Potential: Remediation Strategy Presenters: Marcela Jaramillo, Kevin O'Shea at the FAME ACS Scientific Meeting, Tampa, FL May 5th- 7th, 2016
  • Analytical Methods for Assessment of Cyanotoxin Contamination in Drinking Water Sources Authors: Jaramillo, M.; O'Shea, K. E Current Opinion: Environmental Scientific Health 2019
  • Analytical Methods for Assessment of Cyanotoxin Contamination in Drinking Water Sources Authors: Jaramillo, M.; O'Shea, K. E Current Opinion: Environmental Scientific Health 2019
  • Photochemical Reactions
  • Kinetics
  • Advanced Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Techniques
  • High-Performance Chromatography (HPLC)
  • Products and Kinetic studies
  • Organic Synthesis
  • Protocol Development and Scaling
  • Experimental design
  • Data Interpretation and Statistical Analysis Laboratory Skills Fellowships, Awards, And Honors Presentations
Additional Information
  • 12275 , SW 45th ST, FL, 33175 Contact Information
Fellowships and Awards

· National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program

(Received a total of $ 140,480 per year for 3 years consecutively, which included tuition and fees, insurance, research materials, and supplies, travel and stipend) 2017-2020

· NSF Bridge to the Doctorate Fellowship
(Received a total of $ 60,000 per year for 2 years consecutively, plus tuition and fees, insurance, research materials and supplies, travel and stipend) 2015-2017

· NSF GRFP Fellowship Honorable Mention 2016

· Academic Excellence in Biology 2011

· Student Ambassador
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, 24th Annual Conference San Diego, CA 2010

· Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fellows Scholarship 2009-2011

· NSF Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship 2006-2007

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Florida International University
  • Saint Thomas University

School Attended

  • Florida International University
  • Ph.D. Student
  • St. Thomas University
  • Miami Dade College

Job Titles Held:

  • NSF Graduate Research Fellow
  • Program Coordinator
  • Laboratory Director/ Safety Officer

Degrees

  • Ph.D. Student : Environmental Chemistry
    Ph.D. : Environmental Chemistry
    Biology
    Bachelor of Science : Biology and Chemistry
    Associate of Arts : Biology

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