Gabrielle Pacho
Richmond,CA
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Optometric Technician
Concourse Optometry
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers for patient testing.
- Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
- Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
Undergraduate Researcher
KISER LAB
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Presented a research project at the Bench to Bedside Symposium at UC Irvine’s Gavin Herbert Eye Institute.
- Analyzed the structure of enzyme LRAT using chaperone proteins, a LEMO E. Coli cell system, tagged proteins, and purification methods.
- Applied techniques such as immunohistochemistry and retinoid analysis by HPLC to the project.
Head of Public Relations Committee
LESTONNAC FREE CLINIC
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Led interns to organize 3 community service projects and 4 outside speaker events to increase the Lestonnac Free Clinic’s member outreach.
- Directed a podcast to educate others about the healthcare disparities and crises in California.
- Programmed logistics of service events that helped support the Lestonnac Free Clinic in Garden Grove.
Optometric Assistant
OPTOMETRY BY THE BAY
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted patients in choosing frames that fit their lifestyle and personal needs, and adjusting these frames for them.
- Coordinated patient appointment bookings.
- Collaborated with insurance providers to verify coverage, facilitating smooth transactions for both patients and the practice.
Mentor Intern
SUMMER RESEARCH ENRICHMENT INTERNSHIP
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Fostered a passion for research within a group of 2-3 high school student interns by providing useful advice, resources, and guidance in their research projects
- Workshopped the study of scientific journal articles weekly with high school interns to guide them through figure analysis.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
Education
Biological Sciences -
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
Irvine, CA06.2024
Skills
Attention to Detail
Sample Preparation
Quality Control
Data Analysis
Laboratory techniques
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Optometric Technician
Concourse Optometry
02.2024 - 07.2024
Undergraduate Researcher
KISER LAB
07.2023 - 07.2024
Optometric Assistant
OPTOMETRY BY THE BAY
06.2023 - 01.2024
Mentor Intern
SUMMER RESEARCH ENRICHMENT INTERNSHIP
06.2023 - 09.2023
Head of Public Relations Committee
LESTONNAC FREE CLINIC
11.2022 - 06.2024
Biological Sciences -
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
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