Pollster Resume Example Quinnipiac University Poll

POLLSTER

Interests

Avid Yoga practitioner, health and nutrition-enthusiast, daily theSkimm reader, and pianist

Professional Summary

Highly motivated and committed Quinnipiac University graduate with a proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Strong ability to multitask and prioritize workloads with little to no supervision. Detail oriented. Very interested in a career in clinical microbiology and proficient in the lab setting having been involved in independent research. Looking to bring a medical background and team building skills to a deadline-driven environment, as well as continue to develop skills and technical knowledge.

Skills

Knowledgeable namely in the fields of General and Pathogenic Microbiology, Molecular Virology, and Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Skilled in bacterial isolation and identification

Familiar with various biochemical testing such as ELISA, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, and Affinity Chromatography
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (basic functions and statistical analysis), Word, and PowerPoint

Work History

Pollster, 03/2016 to 05/2016
Quinnipiac University Poll – Hamden, CT

Utilized a computer-assisted telephone interviewing system to conduct political surveys and documented objective and accurate data from registered voters on issues of public concern which were later utilized by media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, CNN, and MSNBC
Strategically trained to maximize caller retention and survey completion; resulting in surveying five to ten people per two hour and forty-five minute work shifts, thus increasing the average number of polls per shift

Researcher, 10/2015 to 05/2016
Quinnipiac University, Clarice L. Buckman Center – Hamden, CT

Prioritized workflow and created a working activity log via Google Drive to facilitate prompt and seamless task completion
Prepared bacterial plates, isolated bacterial colonies, determined Gram Stain classification and identified specimens at the family level of classification minimum via Polymerase Chain Reaction sequencing
Offered a thorough understanding of analysis and calibration of equipment including a Laminar Flow Hood, established conditions and prepared reports
Supported quantitative work with data sets observing gut flora diversity in four treatment groups
Presented results of study at the 74th Annual Eastern New England Biological Conference, 4th Annual Sigma Xi Student Research Conference, and Biological Sciences Student Poster Session in Spring 2016 and anticipate publishing results

Supervisor, 07/2014 to 08/2015
Yogurt Swirls, LLC – Northfield, NJ

Greeted customers, solved inquiries, and supervised events to ensure complete customer satisfaction, loyalty, and retention
Handled all administrative tasks such as answering and making phone calls, handling event bookings, and updating the calendar for optimal store performance
Received and processed customer payments, analyzed purchases for signs of fraud,updated Excel transaction records, delivered bank deposits, and prepared and distributed payroll for staff of 15 direct reports
Worked extra shifts during busy periods to maintain service, developed promotional ideas to move overstocked merchandise, and performed store opening, closing, and shift change actions
Liaised with vendors to order and maintain inventory of supplies, scheduled deliveries, and actively completed purchases from local produce vendor
Supervised maintenances and facilitated repair or replacement of equipment when required
Oversaw team of 3 cashiers and service staff per shift and encouraged development of new cashiers with positive reinforcement

Sprinter / Hurdler, 09/2012 to 12/2015
Women's Division I Track and Field Program – Hamden, CT

Devoted an average of 20 hours per week to training, meetings, travel, and competition while holding athletic eligibility with 12 credits minimum per semester and maintaining required GPA to preserve the team's high academic standing within the University
Aided in team accomplishments through sportsmanship, performance, and support which led to team highlights such as a second place finish in Spring 2015 and a third place finish in Winter 2015 at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships
Recognized local and national organizations in need of aid and contributed to community service through variouspositive play activities including Mari's Miles for Smiles 10k, Best Buddies, promoting literary skill development in elementary school children for National Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day), and a team-led health and fitness workshop

Education

Bachelor of Science: Microbiology and Immunology, 2016
Quinnipiac University - Hamden, CT
GPA: GPA: 3.2 Quinnipiac Academic Scholarship, Quinnipiac Athletic Grant

Quinnipiac Academic Scholarship and Quinnipiac Athletic Grant Recipient
Scholar Athlete of the Year in 2015
Dean\'s List Recipient in 2015 and 2016
Continuing education in Microbiology and Immunology

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Quinnipiac University Poll
Quinnipiac University, Clarice L. Buckman Center
Yogurt Swirls, LLC
Women's Division I Track and Field Program

School Attended

Quinnipiac University

Job Titles Held:

Pollster
Researcher
Supervisor
Sprinter / Hurdler

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Microbiology and Immunology , 2016

Pollster Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

DISCLAIMER

Resume Overview

Create a job alert for [job role title] at [location].

Similar Resumes