Resume
Samantha Blanke
1245 Madison Ave #419
Memphis, TN 38104
E-mail: sblankerhs@gmail.com
Phone: 920-905-2836
Education
Southern College of Optometry
Doctor of Optometry (intended May 2023)
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics (May 2019)
Research Experience
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI
Undergraduate Researcher: Fall 2015 - present
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Enter 30+ patient data accurately into laboratory database using Excel and Access
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Perform 20+ saliva analysis to understand viscosity in saliva
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Formulate a study on feasibility of tongue strengthening in patients with dementia
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Examine research articles independently using Zotero and Endnote
Research Presentations
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"Efficacy of Mealtime Interventions for Malnutrition and Oral Intake in Persons with Dementia: A Systematic Review" published in Alzheimer Disease & Associated disorders - An International Journal (2020)
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Undergraduate Research Symposium Presenter (Spring 2016)
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium Presenter (Spring 2016)
Professional Experience
WISCIENCE, Madison, WI
BioCommons Ambassador: Fall 2018 - Summer 2019
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Connect with students to help them access resources at UW-Madison
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Integrat Self-Care Sundays into BioCommons events
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Design flyers for BioCommons events
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Order food for 200 people while staying within given budget
STEM Immersion Student Director: Summer 2018
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Responsible for all details of the 5-day program for 300 students
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Contact and work with Madison faculty to provide discipline specific activities for incoming students
Research Peer Mentor: Fall 2017 - Spring 2018
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Help fellow UW-Madison students through the application process to enter a research laboratory on campus - including help with writing professional emails, preparing for interviews, and class scheduling to allow for blocks of time to be in the lab
Maple Bluff Country Club, Madison, WI
Snack Bar Attendant: Summer 2019
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Prepare food and drinks for the members of Maple Bluff Country Club by the pool
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Clean the Snack Bar and the outside seating area at the end of the day
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Count the till box and ensure all credit receipts were taken to the billing department
City of Manitowoc, Manitowoc, WI
Seasonal Lifeguard/Attendant: summers 2013 - present
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Prepare concession food for patrons to order
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Supervise patron activities and provided surveillance in pool areas
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Provide first aid to patrons
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Responsible for 30 children in swim lessons
Northern Labs, Manitowoc, WI
Assembler: summer 2015
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Assemble bottles of detergent on an assembly line
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Experience
WISCIENCE, Madison, WI
STEM Immersion Leader (SIL) Fall 2016 - Spring 2018
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Mentor incoming underrepresented students in the STEM field at UW-Madison
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Spend a full week with the students attending various presentations and activities through the STEM Immersion program
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After STEM Immersion, keep in touch with the students and continue to mentor them as they adjust to campus
UW Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI
Family Practice Unit: Inpatient Unit Host: Fall 2016
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Stock supplies in patient cabinets
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Visit with patients
Reach Out and Read: Spring 2017
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Read to children before their appointments
Alzheimer's Association, Madison, WI
Nursing 590: Contemporary Practices - Nursing; Topic: Dementia; Volunteer Fall 2016
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Organize event for caregivers of people with dementia
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Compose a PowerPoint with photos of caregivers and their families