Alicia Cleaver

345 W. McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH 45219 | 937-478-0687| cleavean@mail.uc.edu

SUMMARY
Attentive and detail-oriented college graduate with several years of experience in animal care and
research. I have worked in both hospital and laboratory settings under the guidance of veterinarians
and research investigators. I have a great respect for a diverse range of animals and seek to expand my
knowledge of animal care.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science | 2019 | University of Cincinnati
 Major: Biology, Concentration: Animals Sciences
 Minor: English
 GPA: 3.7

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strong work ethic | Adaptable and flexible | Able to motivate and inspire others | Extremely organized |
Meets goals and deadlines| Enthusiastic and outgoing | Receptionist | Research techniques |
Communication | Interpersonal skills | Leadership | Self-management

EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Researcher | University of Cincinnati Biology Department | May 2018 - Present
 Assist graduate and post-doctoral students in research techniques that frequently involves work
with microscopy and Microsoft Office.
Veterinary Assistant | Oakley Square Animal Hospital | April 2017- Present
 Work directly with veterinarians to provide for the routine and surgical care of fifteen to thirty cats
and dogs daily.
 Interact with clients and relay important information to shorten client waiting time by several
minutes and to increase consumer satisfaction.
 Trained in receptionist duties; able to assist at the front desk in the handling of charges and billing,
to organize patient medical charts, and to transmit important information from client to vet.
Student Worker| University of Cincinnati Biology Department | March 2016 - May 2018
 Coordinated with laboratories to create and maintain a weekly schedule for the cooking and
cleaning of fruit fly food media used in several areas of sponsored research.
 Trained and supervised four student workers in kitchen cleaning and cooking duties.

AWARDS & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

 McMicken Undergraduate STEM Fellowship Recipient | 2018
 University of Cincinnati Cincinnatus Scholarship Recipient | 2015 - 2019