Professional Development
Education and Awards
President’s Scholar, University of Maryland, awarded 2006-2010.
Awarded to 12 students from a pool of 37,000 students, and valued at US$48,000. Based on academic achievement, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, and leadership essay
Bachelor of Science, University of Maryland and George Mason University, 2006-2011 [transferred schools due to personal reasons] Major: Biological Sciences, Minor: Chemistry,
International Baccalaureate Diploma, George Mason HS, 2002-2006
Graduated with honors/distinction.
Dental & Research Experience
Centerville Children’s Dentistry Dr. Talaksi – Feb 2009 – Present
Awarded increasing responsibility in administrative duties as well as clinical duties [concurrent with full-time university studies]
Aided in recruitment of new patients to the practice, developing innovative ways to access new patient pools, improve patient satisfaction and retention; and market the practice in various fora
Impact: Deep appreciation for effort required to build and grow a successful practice; efforts contributed to revenue growth and improvement in overall patient satisfaction
National Institutes of Health (NIH) - August 2011 – MAY 2012
Certificate for Junior Scientist Training Program
University of Maryland, Bio-Behavioral health and differential responses
Research Unit: Sept 2006 – May 2007
Research intern conducting clinical research in humans on role of lifestyle in pain management
Responsible for working with adult human test subjects and leading collection, input and analysis of key data (blood pressure, saliva, etc) using SPSS data software to develop predictive models for clinical application
Also charged with monetary compensation of test subjects
Impact: Contributions were published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal;
Dr. Denise Nguyen Orthodontics Office – summer 2005, 2006
Served as assistant; responsibilities included front office coordination including scheduling; suite set-up; sterilization; X-ray organizing and sorting, etc
Impact: Deep appreciation for effort required to maintain a successful practice; efforts contributed to revenue growth and awarded with increasing responsibility
Other Work Experience
Operations at Penske Mercedes-Benz, Tysons Corner: Aug 2008 – Jan 2012 Managed front-office operations at the largest Mercedes Benz dealership in the National Capital Region
Managed various administrative duties and provided professional and exemplary customer service experience for all affiliated dealerships including Audi, Porsche, Smart Cars and Aston Martin.
Annual Giving Campaign at George Mason University Jan 2008 – Sept 2008
Contacted George Mason University alumni to update records
Promote a close knit alumni network that is beneficial to both current students and alumni. Allows alumni to reach out to current GMU students through career fairs, and other such events. Conducted the largest fundraising endeavor held by the University.
In collaboration I raised over $30,000 which was allocated primarily towards scholarships.
Lead Tutor for the Early Identification Program: Jan 2008 – May 2008
Managed the EIP tutoring program at Lanier Middle School. EIP is a partnership between George Mason University and Fairfax County Public Schools.
Facilitates disadvantaged students to attain higher academic scores. 90% of students enrolled go on to pursue higher education from esteemed Universities. Tutors serve as role models to the students.
Certification and Skills Summary
Leadership ActivitieS
Content Facilitator- Curriculum Development for Jubilee Monuments corporation: Jun 2009 – Aug 2009
Curriculum development for the non-profit organization which holds annual camps nation-wide. 300 plus participants are between the ages of 6 – 13 years of age
Delta Phi Omega Society Sorority, Jan 2007 - Present
Class Secretary for George Mason High School: May 2005 – Jun 2006
Extracurricular Activities
Pre-Dental Society at George Mason University: Jan 2008- Present
Indian Student Association at George Mason University Jan 2008 – Present
Ek Taal Dance Team: Jan 2008-Dec 2008
South Asian Students Association at University Of Maryland Baltimore County: Sept 2006 – Dec 2007
Biology Council of Majors at University Of Maryland Baltimore County: Sept 2006 – Dec 2007
George Mason High School Model United Nations: Sept 2002 – Jun 2006
George Mason High School Dance Team: Jan 2003 – Jun 2006
Captain from Sept 2005 – Jun 2006
President’s Scholar, University of Maryland, awarded 2006-2010.
Awarded to 12 students from a pool of 37,000 students, and valued at US$48,000. Based on academic achievement, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, and leadership essay
Bachelor of Science, University of Maryland and George Mason University, 2006-2011 [transferred schools due to personal reasons] Major: Biological Sciences, Minor: Chemistry,
International Baccalaureate Diploma, George Mason HS, 2002-2006
Graduated with honors/distinction.
Dental & Research Experience
Centerville Children’s Dentistry Dr. Talaksi – Feb 2009 – Present
Awarded increasing responsibility in administrative duties as well as clinical duties [concurrent with full-time university studies]
Aided in recruitment of new patients to the practice, developing innovative ways to access new patient pools, improve patient satisfaction and retention; and market the practice in various fora
Impact: Deep appreciation for effort required to build and grow a successful practice; efforts contributed to revenue growth and improvement in overall patient satisfaction
National Institutes of Health (NIH) - August 2011 – MAY 2012
Certificate for Junior Scientist Training Program
University of Maryland, Bio-Behavioral health and differential responses
Research Unit: Sept 2006 – May 2007
Research intern conducting clinical research in humans on role of lifestyle in pain management
Responsible for working with adult human test subjects and leading collection, input and analysis of key data (blood pressure, saliva, etc) using SPSS data software to develop predictive models for clinical application
Also charged with monetary compensation of test subjects
Impact: Contributions were published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal;
Dr. Denise Nguyen Orthodontics Office – summer 2005, 2006
Served as assistant; responsibilities included front office coordination including scheduling; suite set-up; sterilization; X-ray organizing and sorting, etc
Impact: Deep appreciation for effort required to maintain a successful practice; efforts contributed to revenue growth and awarded with increasing responsibility
Other Work Experience
Operations at Penske Mercedes-Benz, Tysons Corner: Aug 2008 – Jan 2012 Managed front-office operations at the largest Mercedes Benz dealership in the National Capital Region
Managed various administrative duties and provided professional and exemplary customer service experience for all affiliated dealerships including Audi, Porsche, Smart Cars and Aston Martin.
Annual Giving Campaign at George Mason University Jan 2008 – Sept 2008
Contacted George Mason University alumni to update records
Promote a close knit alumni network that is beneficial to both current students and alumni. Allows alumni to reach out to current GMU students through career fairs, and other such events. Conducted the largest fundraising endeavor held by the University.
In collaboration I raised over $30,000 which was allocated primarily towards scholarships.
Lead Tutor for the Early Identification Program: Jan 2008 – May 2008
Managed the EIP tutoring program at Lanier Middle School. EIP is a partnership between George Mason University and Fairfax County Public Schools.
Facilitates disadvantaged students to attain higher academic scores. 90% of students enrolled go on to pursue higher education from esteemed Universities. Tutors serve as role models to the students.
Certification and Skills Summary
- Dental Radiation Safety Certificate. X-Ray certified.
- CPR Certification Aug 2009 - present
- SPSS Data Software
- MS Office
- French: Reading, writing, comprehension, basic speech
- XHTML
- Scheduling
- Front-Office Operations
- Participant and nominee for Howard Hughes Medical Institute symposium on evolution
Leadership ActivitieS
Content Facilitator- Curriculum Development for Jubilee Monuments corporation: Jun 2009 – Aug 2009
Curriculum development for the non-profit organization which holds annual camps nation-wide. 300 plus participants are between the ages of 6 – 13 years of age
- Constructing age appropriate activities for 6 different curriculum areas: self expression (arts and crafts), interpersonal exchange (small discussion groups), sports, swimming, unique encounters (eg: magicians, interactive science shows), skill building (learning music, learning gymnastics).
- Interviewing and training counselors for camp
- Assuring implementation of state rules, and camp rules as well curriculum guidelines.
- Youth Club Coordinator Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board: Sept 2004 – Jul 2009
- Organize community service events for youth ages 14 – 25
- Blood drives
- Food drives with soup kitchens across the DMV area including America’s Second Harvest
- Painting Inner City Schools in DC
- Habitat for Humanity
Delta Phi Omega Society Sorority, Jan 2007 - Present
- Served as community service chair
- Organized programs raising substantial donations and 500+ human hours of volunteer labor for program
- Founded new chapter at George Mason University, serving as inaugural Spring Class of 2011 recruitment team and successfully recruited 7 candidates
- Choreographer South Asian Students Ass at University of Maryland Baltimore County: Fall 2007
- The South Asian Students Association hosts Ajooba – the largest annual charity fundraising show
- Chosen to be the lead choreographer for 2 performances of the show
Class Secretary for George Mason High School: May 2005 – Jun 2006
- Elected position on the Student Government Organization
- Preparing and developing events for the forthcoming academic year
- Home-coming and prom preparations
- Spirit week activities
- Fundraising for senior-class gift
Extracurricular Activities
Pre-Dental Society at George Mason University: Jan 2008- Present
Indian Student Association at George Mason University Jan 2008 – Present
Ek Taal Dance Team: Jan 2008-Dec 2008
South Asian Students Association at University Of Maryland Baltimore County: Sept 2006 – Dec 2007
Biology Council of Majors at University Of Maryland Baltimore County: Sept 2006 – Dec 2007
George Mason High School Model United Nations: Sept 2002 – Jun 2006
George Mason High School Dance Team: Jan 2003 – Jun 2006
Captain from Sept 2005 – Jun 2006
