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Resume

Samantha Blanke
 

1245 Madison Ave #419

Memphis, TN 38104

 

E-mail: sblankerhs@gmail.com

Phone: 920-905-2836

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Education
Southern College of Optometry
Doctor of Optometry (intended May 2023)
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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

  • Enter 30+ patient data accurately into laboratory database using Excel and Access

  • Perform 20+ saliva analysis to understand viscosity in saliva

  • Formulate a study on feasibility of tongue strengthening in patients with dementia

  • Examine research articles independently using Zotero and Endnote​​​​​

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Research Presentations

  • "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)

  • Undergraduate Research Symposium Presenter (Spring 2016)

  • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium Presenter (Spring 2016)

Professional Experience
WISCIENCE, Madison, WI

BioCommons Ambassador: Fall 2018 - Summer 2019

  • Connect with students to help them access resources at UW-Madison

  • Integrat Self-Care Sundays into BioCommons events

  • Design flyers for BioCommons events

  • Order food for 200 people while staying within given budget

 

STEM Immersion Student Director: Summer 2018

  • Responsible for all details of the 5-day program for 300 students

  • Contact and work with Madison faculty to provide discipline specific activities for incoming students

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Research Peer Mentor: Fall 2017 - Spring 2018

  • 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

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Maple Bluff Country Club, Madison, WI

Snack Bar Attendant: Summer 2019

  • Prepare food and drinks for the members of Maple Bluff Country Club by the pool

  • Clean the Snack Bar and the outside seating area at the end of the day

  • Count the till box and ensure all credit receipts were taken to the billing department

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City of Manitowoc, Manitowoc, WI

Seasonal Lifeguard/Attendant: summers 2013 - present

  • Prepare concession food for patrons to order

  • Supervise patron activities and provided surveillance in pool areas

  • Provide first aid to patrons

  • Responsible for 30 children in swim lessons

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Northern Labs, Manitowoc, WI

Assembler: summer 2015

  • Assemble bottles of detergent on an assembly line​

Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Experience
WISCIENCE, Madison, WI

STEM Immersion Leader (SIL) Fall 2016 - Spring 2018

  • Mentor incoming underrepresented students in the STEM field at UW-Madison

  • Spend a full week with the students attending various presentations and activities through the STEM Immersion program

  • After STEM Immersion, keep in touch with the students and continue to mentor them as they adjust to campus

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UW Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI

Family Practice Unit: Inpatient Unit Host: Fall 2016

  • Stock supplies in patient cabinets

  • Visit with patients

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Reach Out and Read: Spring 2017

  • Read to children before their appointments

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Alzheimer's Association, Madison, WI

Nursing 590: Contemporary Practices - Nursing; Topic: Dementia; Volunteer Fall 2016

  • Organize event for caregivers of people with dementia

  • Compose a PowerPoint with photos of caregivers and their families

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