Amanda M.

Amell a talented and proficient scientist with impeccable communication skills

contact: amanda.m.amell@gmail.com 360.269.0331 519 N Garden Apt. 6, Bellingham, WA 98225

EDUCATION
Western Washington University (WWU) – Bachelor of Science in Biology
- focus in Cellular and Molecular Studies, minor in Psychology
- expected March 2010

LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant - Department of Biology, WWU Jan 10 - Present

Dr. Lynn Pillitteri

- Collaborate with a team of scientists to investigate questions related to stomatal cell differentiation in
Arabidopsis thaliana
- Use fluorescent microscopy to identify stomatal mutants in an EMS mutagenesis screen
- Perform advanced laboratory techniques, follow and troubleshoot lab protocol
- Maintain a sterile work environment
- Collect and organize research for presentation at the Northwest Society for Developmental Biology Regional
Conference at Friday Harbor Lab, March 2010

Teaching Assistant - Techniques in Molecular Biology - Department of Biology, WWU Mar 09 – Present
Dr. Lynn Pillitteri and Dr. Marion
Brodhagen
- Explain, clarify, and demonstrate current techniques in the fields of biotechnology, molecular biology,
and microbiology to upper-division Biology students in a laboratory setting
- Asked to TA by professors based on exemplary performance in the class

Research Assistant - Department of Biology, WWU Jun 09 – Sep 09

Dr. Sandra Schluze

- Worked on a team to study chromatin structure and nuclear organization in Drosophila melanogaster
- Prioritized workload and executed lab procedures in a timely and organized manner
- Performed advanced laboratory techniques, followed and troubleshooted lab protocol
- Maintained a sterile work environment
- Utilized online bioinformatics tools to analyze and predict data outcomes

Research Assistant - Department of Biology, WWU Mar 09 – Jun

09
Emily
Grason
- Applied laboratory skills and knowledge to assist with graduate-level research on the effects of invasive
species' on the trophic cascade of intertidal ecosystems
- Handled and tended to a variety of marine organisms
- Maintained accurate and thorough documentation of data

Teaching Assistant - Introduction to Biology Lab - Department of Biology, WWU Sep 08-Mar
09
Emily Grason, Avram Feld, Lauren
Chomiczewski
- Worked with a graduate-level teaching assistant to instruct introductory laboratory techniques to
beginning Biology students
- Explained concepts related molecular, cellular, organismal, and community biology
- Prepared and delivered lectures
- Attended weekly planning meetings
Amanda M. Amell a talented and proficient scientist with impeccable communication skills
contact: amanda.m.amell@gmail.com 360.269.0331 519 N Garden Apt. 6, Bellingham, WA 98225

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Student Support Staff Manager, WWU Alumni Association Dec 08 –
Present
Chris Roselli
- Actively manage a staff of 10 students, including development and implementation of training
procedures and work on a comprehensive employee manual
- Maintain friendly and accurate customer service
- Coordinate and plan regular staff meetings
- Streamline and reevaluate procedures in order to optimize the time and efforts of staff
- Assist with program and event planning

Student Admissions Representative, WWU Office of Admissions Dec 05 –

Present

Kayle Walls
- Act as an ambassador for the university and customer service representative to prospective students,
their families, counselors, and other guests
- Regularly speak to groups of 1-100 people
- Serve as an "expert" regarding admissions procedure, the application process, and all aspects of WWU
- Represent the Admissions Office in on- and off-campus recruitment efforts, including travel to state-wide
community colleges and involvement with large-scale programming
- Contribute to continual personalized outreach with students, counselors, and families

Teacher/Counselor for Le Château des Enfants at The American School In Switzerland Jun 07 – Aug 07

Betsy Newell
- Developed and facilitated lesson plans in Science, English, and Theatre for international children aged
6-12 in Lugano, Switzerland
- Coached non-English speakers and speakers of English as a second language on a daily basis
- Worked with a team of counselors to organize and assemble daily activities

INTERESTS
- painting, DSLR photography, special effects makeup design, independent filmmaking, international
travel, snowboarding

REFERENCES

Dr. Lynn Pillitteri Lynn.Pillitteri@wwu.edu

Assistant Professor – Department of Biology, 360.650.6599
WWU
Dr. Sandra Schluze
Assistant Professor – Department of Biology,
WWU
Sandra.Schulze@wwu.edu
360.650.7267

Dr. Marion Brodhagen

Assistant Professor – Department of Biology,
WWU
Marion.Brodhagen@wwu.edu
360.650.2920

Chris Roselli
Assistant Director of Young Alumni and Student
Programs, WWU
Chris.Roselli@wwu.edu
360.650.6832