Jessica Hernandez-Holzman

905 Sutherland St., Plymouth, MI 48170 | 248-930-6968 | herna@umich.edu

EDUCATION:
Master of Public Health in Hospital and Molecular Epidemiology Expected Completion, April, 2020
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science December 2014

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
GPA 3.3/4.0
EXPERIENCE:
Medical Technologist, Microbiology
Henry Ford Health Systems, Detroit, Michigan Dec 2014 – Oct 2016/ Mar 2018 – Present
 Receive and process blood, tissue, and body fluids.
 Test blood, tissue, and body fluids for microorganisms that cause infections.
 Identify microorganisms and test antibiotics for their sensitivity to bacteria causing infections.

Medical Technologist, Infectious Disease Immunology

Henry Ford Health Systems, Detroit, Michigan Oct 2016 – Oct 2017
 Perform testing in Serology, Virology, and Molecular Microbiology.
 Analyze body fluids to detect specific antibodies or toxins in a sample.
 Instrument Project Leader.
 Train employees on various benches within the lab.
 Write procedures, create standard works and training checklists.
 Perform validation and verification studies of new tests.

Intern June 2014 – Dec 2014

Henry Ford Health Systems, Detroit, Michigan
 Engaged in daily tasks of a Medical Technologist in Chemistry, Microbiology, Serology, HLA,
Hematology, and Blood Bank.
 Proficient in Sunquest.

Team Coordinator Jan 2013 – May 2014

Michigan State University Office of Cultural and Academic Transitions, East Lansing, Michigan
 Provide moral support to team members.
 Train Intercultural Aides to perform their duties.
 Facilitate planning, organizing, and executing programs on campus.

Behavioral Aide Sept 2013 – Feb 2014

CBI Rehabilitation Services, Lansing, Michigan
 Ensure safety of the children by implementing their specific development program.
 Executed household tasks.

Teaching Assistant Aug 2013 – Dec 2013

Michigan State University Department Biomedical Laboratory Science, East Lansing, Michigan
 Assisted the professor in preparing for lab.
 Provided support for students.
 Informed students of important information and correct techniques.
 Research Assistant May 2012 – May 2013
Michigan State University Department Pharmacology and Toxicology, East Lansing, Michigan
 Identify and determine proper vessel use, mesentery artery or vein of a rat.
 Observe and record results produced from effects of drugs in a pressurized system.
 Evaluate data, creating graphs and figures to display and interpret results of the constricting
vessel.

Intercultural Aide Aug 2011 – Dec 2012

Michigan State University Office of Cultural and Academic Transitions, East Lansing, Michigan
 Assist freshman, international, transitional, and minority students acclimate to the resident halls.
 Mediate disputes between residents.
 Inform students of available resources.

Lifeguard Aug 2010 – May 2012

Michigan State University Department of Recreational Sports, East Lansing, Michigan
 Ensure the safety of swimmers.

Head Lifeguard May 2011 – Aug 2011

The Sports Club of West Bloomfield, West Bloomfield, Michigan
 Ensured the safety of swimmers, maintained the club’s cleanliness, delegated tasks to other
guards.
 Resolved patron conflicts if raised.

Swim Instructor May – Aug 2010, 2011

The Sports Club of West Bloomfield, West Bloomfield, Michigan
 Instructed children, aged 3-10, becoming comfortable in water, stroke techniques and skills.

Shadowing May – Aug 2010, 2011

Pediatrician, West Bloomfield, Michigan
 Shadowed pediatrician during routine visits to patients for two summers.
 Explained importance of review of patient records to determine changes from previous visits.
 Discussed and observed the decision making process in determining diagnosis.

Lifeguard May 2010 – Aug 2010

The Sports Club of West Bloomfield, West Bloomfield, Michigan
 Ensured the safety of swimmers, maintained the club’s cleanliness.

Babysitting 2003- 2011

Child Care, Farmington Hills, Michigan
 Communicate directions to child; organize activities for play/exercise and safety.
 Prepare food to provide nourishment during period of oversight.
 Accommodate to parent’s needs and address any special child needs.

HONORS AND AWARDS:

Dean’s Honor List Fall 2010, Spring 2011
Lydia Cruz and Sandra Maria Ramos Scholarship 2009
Michigan Merit Scholarship 2009
VOULUNTEER ACTIVITIES:
Christmas stockings for children at Sparrow Hospital, East Lansing Michigan December 2009-2013
Haunted House for the Boys and Girls Club, East Lansing, Michigan October 2009-2012
F.O.C.U.S. Conference, East Lansing, Michigan January 2010
Refugee Development Center (RDC), East Lansing, Michigan September – December 2009

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
La Salud, Ann Arbor, Michigan Fall 2018 - Present
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated, East Lansing, Michigan September 2009 - Present
A founder of the Chapter at Michigan State University in spring 2011
Day at State, East Lansing, Michigan Fall 2010 – Spring 2011
Shaw Hall Senate, East Lansing, Michigan Fall 2010 – Spring 2011
Butterfield Hall Government, East Lansing, Michigan Fall 2009 – Spring 2010
Pre-SOMA (Students of Osteopathic Medicine Association), East Lansing, Michigan Fall 2009 –
Spring 2010

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient in Sunquest
Firsthand experience in Epic
Firsthand experience in R
Firsthand experience in SAS

LANGUAGES:
Fluent in Spanish