Nora Doonan

ndoon1@unh.newhaven.edu (862) 266-7624

Profile
Fourth- year college student pursuing a bachelor's degree in biology with a concentration in molecular
and cellular biology and a minor in environmental science. Experience as a plant specialist, an organic
farm intern, and as an invasive aquatic plant research assistant. Skilled in vegetable, flower, and shrub
care and maintenance, farming techniques, soil nutrient and pH tests, and following laboratory protocols.
Excellent communication and proficiency in technical writing.

Skills
Gel electrophoresis Plant maintenance Community outreach
Polymerase chain reactions Plant identification Event planning
Cell passaging Organic farming techniques Presentation skills
Technical writing Customer service
Soil pH and nutrient testing Proficient in Microsoft Office
Time management

Education
University of New Haven West Haven, CT
Bachelor of Science, Biology May 2022
Concentration, Molecular and Cellular Biology GPA: 3.38
Minor, Environmental Science
Scholarship/Awards: Presidential Scholarship, Dean’s List Spring 2020, Dean’s List Fall 2020, Dean's
List Spring 2021

Experience
University of New Haven, West Haven, CT August 2021- Present
Resident Assistant

Invasive Aquatic Plant Program- Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT
Invasive Aquatic Plant Research Assistant February 2020 to March 2020
February 2021 to May 2021

Mahwah Environmental Volunteers Organization (MEVO), Mahwah, NJ

Farm Crew Intern June 2020 to August 2020
Awards: Bergami Summer Internship Stipend 2020

Anderson Farms, Sparta, NJ May 2021 to August 2021

Plant and Greenhouse Specialist

Shop-Rite, Warwick, NY April 2018 to January 2021

Cashier/Shop-from-home Clerk

University Involvement
University of New Haven Marching Band August 2018 to May 2021

Chargers Pep Band September 2018 to Present

E-board Position: Executive Assistant September 2020 to May 2021
E-board Position: President August 2021- Present