Erin Conley

1450 Alta Vista St., Dubuque, IA 52001

(262) 359-0333 | Erin.Conley@loras.edu
EDUCATION
BS in Biochemistry and Spanish August 2019 – Present
Loras College, Dubuque, IA
Cursos Internacionales Study Abroad Program January 2022 – May 2022
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
High School Diploma June 2019
Indian Trail High School & Academy, Kenosha, WI

RESEARCH AND SHADOWING EXPERIENCES

Undergraduate Research May 2021 – May 2023
Department of Biology, Loras College
Research Mentor: Dr. Kate Cooper
o Investigate the effects of noise-induced hearing loss in mice with the +/v-2J cadherin-23 genotype
o Analyze the brain waves of each mouse before and after the noise damage administration, using
Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) and the program BioSigRP (Version 4.4, Tucker-Davis
Technologies, Alachua, FL)
o Decipher genotype sequencing for each mouse using FinchTV (Version 1.4.0, Geospiza Inc.,
Seattle, WA)
Veterinary Clinic Shadowing January 2022 – April 2022
Wecan Cosmopet, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
o Observed appointments and various spay and neuter operations
o Assisted in prepping patient for surgery by shaving the area and disinfecting the site of incision
o Analyzed urine, blood, and fecal samples under Veterinarian supervision

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Veterinary Assistant & Customer Service Representative (CSR) July 2022 – Present
Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital
o Assist the veterinarians and technicians with appointments
o Help the doctors write SOAPs for each appointment
o Restrain dogs, cats, and exotics during examinations and other diagnostic procedures
o Draw up vaccines and fill medications for patients through the clinic pharmacy
o Answer phone calls to assist clients with scheduling appointments, answering questions, and
responding to emergencies
Kennel Staff May 2021 – August 2021
Westosha Veterinary Hospital
o Cleaned cages and kennels after the animals left
o Fed and gave water to animals who stayed overnight
o Restocked supplies, such as syringes, needles, blood tubes, etc.
o Prepared surgery packs for future operations
Personal Shopper May 2020 – August 2020
Instacart
o Shopped for specific groceries for customers
o Delivered groceries directly to the customer’s house, following mandatory COVID-19 policies
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY CONTINUED
Babysitter 2013 – 2019
o Cared for a neighbor’s three children
o Prepared lunch and/or dinner
o Picked kids up from school and brought them home

VOLUNTEERING
Mentor at Senior High School January 2023 – May 2023
o Assisted three students from Guatemala, ages 15-17, with their school work
o Translated when the students did not understand what was asked of them
o Taught chemistry concepts (i.e.: thermodynamics and stoichiometry) in Spanish
o Helped them to learn more English through various speaking, listening, reading, and writing
activities
Cruz Roja (Red Cross) January 2022 – May 2022
o Cared for kids ages 4-14 in an afterschool program
o Assisted kids with homework of various subjects such as, Mathematics, English, and Music
o Provided students with an afterschool snacks and activities
Bingo Helper 2015-2017
o Assisted residents at a local nursing home play bingo once a week
o Escorted them to and from their rooms to the activity area

INVOLVEMENT
President of Delta Epsilon Sigma (DES) August 2022 – May 2023
o Organize the DES induction ceremony breakfast
o Work in collaboration with the faculty advisor to receive the names of the students applicable for
induction
o Personally invite the President and the Dean to the induction ceremony
o Give the welcome address at the induction ceremony
Delta Epsilon Sigma (DES) October 2021 - Present
o Member of DES honor society
o Exclusive to those who have a GPA of 3.8 or higher
Chemistry Club 2019 – Present
o Member that attends meetings monthly
o Play fun, chemistry-related games (i.e.: chemistry Pictionary)
o Conduct cool chemistry experiments (i.e.: making ice cream using liquid nitrogen)
o Participate in tie-dying chemistry club t-shirts
o Volunteer at the annual Chemistry Olympics event
Biostatistics Tutor October 2021 – December 2021
o Assisted two students on an as needed basis with homework and/or solidifying certain concepts
o Worked through worksheets with the students
o Explained how to use the statistical analysis program, SPSS
Lacrosse Team August 2019 – May 2021
o Was a starting attacker, midfielder, and defender
o Scored the game winning goal in OT against Augustana, 2020
o Attended practices for two hours daily, and weight training for an hour three times a week
COURSES
Science-Related Classes Taken
o General Chemistry I o Organic Chemistry I
o Principles of Biology I o Organic Chemistry II
o Principles of Biology II o Elements of Physics I
o Elements of Physics II o Vertebrate Physiology
o Quantitative Chemistry o Analytical Chemistry
o Biostatistics o Immunology
o Genetics o Senior Seminar I: Vocation
o Intensive Science Research Experience o Advanced Biochemistry
o Junior Seminar I: Chemistry Literature o Human Anatomy
o Junior Seminar II: Ethics o Senior Seminar II: Thesis
o Introductory Biochemistry
Spanish Classes Taken
o Communicative Modes o Cultura y Civilización
o Critical Analysis Study Abroad
o El Mundo Hispano o Composición/Conversación
o Major Writers Study Abroad
o Themes in Literature Lengua Española
o España Atlántica Study Abroad
Study Abroad o Senior Seminar
Other Classes Taken
o Engaging Differences o Medicare and More
o Meditation: Less Tech o Financial Ethics
o Race to Incarcerate o Financial Planning & Risk Management
o Priests, Ministers, Rabbis

LANGUAGES
English: Fluent
Spanish: Conversationally proficient