Alejandro Cervantes
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Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in business development and medical research. Demonstrated leadership and project management skills though participation in a nationally ranked virtual enterprise team as the Chief Operating Officer, where I successfully helped create and present a hypothetical business to industry professionals. Proven ability to manage multiple departments and meet strict deadlines. Experienced in conducting medical research and addressing health disparities during two summers at Loma Linda University. Adept at problem-solving, effective communication, and teamwork, with a passion for contributing to meaningful projects and driving organizational success
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Research Assistant
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted research on the role of autoregulation in Cerebral Blood Flow in fetal sheep, working closely with a principal investigator to meet deadlines
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
Intern
Loma Linda University Health Care
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked under the ABC program and center of molecular health disparities
- Attended weekly seminars to help identify health disparities and find solutions
- Worked with mentors to help get more representation in the medical community for minorities
- Conducted research on the effects of vagal nerve denervation on pulmonary arteries in fetal sheep
- Attended workshops for self improvement within the medical field
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
05-2028
High School Diploma -
Bloomington High School
Bloomington, CA05-2024
Skills
- Surgical methods
- Lab Safety Protocols
- Chemical Handling
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Project Management
- Presentation and Pitching
- Scientific Writing
- Skilled Negotiation Techniques
Accomplishments
- Helped create a nationally ranked virtual enterprise team that specialized in indoor farming to combat decreasing agricultural land in the Inland Empire
- Pitched hypothetical contracts to Loma Linda University Doctors to implement indoor farming kits in their children's hospital
- Secured hypothetical contracts with San Bernardino County schools to implement farming kits as part of culinary classrooms
Certification
- AHA CPR and BLS License; Surefire CPR. October 2024
- Seal of Biliteracy, April 2024
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Laboratory Research Assistant
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
06.2024 - 08.2024
Intern
Loma Linda University Health Care
06.2023 - 08.2023
- AHA CPR and BLS License; Surefire CPR. October 2024
- Seal of Biliteracy, April 2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
High School Diploma -
Bloomington High School
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