Lauren Sullivan

Mobile:

0428 951 314

Email:

lauren.sullivan101@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/lauren-sullivan-539b70116

Career profile
Distinction average undergraduate student studying a Bachelor of Science (Advanced) at
UNSW Australia, with majors in molecular and cell biology and biotechnology.

Experience
Science Student Ambassador UNSW Science
Feb 2015-Present
UNSW brand ambassador and representative of UNSW Science Faculty at careers markets
and events
Liaise with high school students, parents and teachers to promote science programs and
student life at UNSW
Communicate clear and up to date information on UNSW Science degrees
Assist in event preparation and delivery
Student Internship EnGeneIC Ltd
Mar-Jun 2016
Conducted supervised research project involving transfection of cancer cell lines with siRNA
and spheroid culture
Established laboratory skills in tissue culture, hanging drop culture, flow cytometry, siRNA
transfection, Western blot
Practised written communication skills through writing a project report
Second Year Student Research Internship School of BABS, UNSW
Jul-Nov 2015
Carried out research project supervised by Dr Belinda Ferrari environmental
microbiology/biotechnology focus
Gained laboratory skills in cloning, PCR, sample preparation for sequencing
Business Administration Trainee Snowy Hydro Ltd
Jan 2013-Jan 2014
Trainee position in Water and Environment Team
Developed competency in reception duties and customer service, document editing and
formatting, travel bookings and event organisation, record keeping, risk management and
incident reporting procedures
Gained experience in EPA reporting, environmental management, WHS
Part of team who facilitated and implemented migration to new business Intranet

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Lauren Sullivan

Education
Bachelor of Science (Advanced) UNSW Australia, Sydney
Molecular and Cell Biology and Biotechnology major
Distinction average mark

2014-Present

Certificate III in Business Administration TAFE NSW, Illawarra Institute

2013

NSW Higher School Certificate Frensham School, Mittagong

2011-2012

Leadership & Community Involvement

UNSW Science Peer Mentor UNSW Science

Mar 2016-Jun 2016

Social Events Coordinator Biotechnology and Biomolecular Science Society

2016

Director New College Musical Lucky Stiff

2015

Head of Publicity New College Revue Dave

2014

Bourke Community Service Trip New College

July 2014

Vice Head Public Speaking and Debating Frensham

2012

Honours and Awards

Australian Maritime Museum Women in Science Symposium Speaker
New College Academic Award Academic Excellence in Biology

Mar 2016
2016

National Youth Science Forum Student attendee

Jun 2012

Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year Cooma

Jan 2011

Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award

2010

Australian Catholic University Prize for

Academic Achievement and Community Involvement

2010

Skills and Attributes

Communication
Leadership and teamwork
Adaptability and flexibility
Public speaking
Customer service

Planning and organisation

Tissue culture
Microsoft Office
Reliability and conscientiousness

Referees
Dr Belinda Ferrari

Assoc. Professor Bill Peirson

Senior Lecturer
UNSW School of BABS

Dean of Residents
New College, UNSW

Contact details are available on request

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