Aaron Cesair

Experience

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  Howard Hughes Medical Institute

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Undergraduate Student Researcher

  Isolated and characterized phage 'Cesairr' in order to possibly add to the Actinobacteriophage database over a year-long research programUtilized different bioinformatics software programs such as PECAAN, Pharmerator, and Starterator to annotate genes of different phages

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  Howard Hughes Medical Institute

  Aug 2020 - May 2021

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Worked alongside faculty to help them conduct academic research by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from students.Crafted study material and sessions to tutor students of the P.H.A.G.E.S program.Scheduled, organized, and reported on the status of student progression and research activities.Planned and assisted in the modification of research techniques, procedures, tests, and softwareguidanceEdited materials for publication and presentation.Met with faculty supervisor on regular basis to maintain ongoing communicationregarding the quality of student and self-performance. Show less

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  CONMED Corporation

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

  Warehouse Associate

  Received, stored, issued, packaged, and shipped vital biomedical technology to healthcare providers across the USManaged various shipping distribution programs for the disbursement of medical devicesEnsured the procurement, packaging, and disbursement of medical technology in afast-paced working environmentPlayed a key role in meeting company projections and goals for each quarterWorked along with other associates to improve productivity

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  Thurgood Marshall College Fund

  Sept 2021 - now

  Walmart First-Generation Scholars Mentor

  Assisted mentees in meeting their academic and personal goalsGuided mentees in developing a network of valuable campus contactsAdvised mentees about class scheduling, time management, and study strategiesShared helpful academic experiences that attributed to academic successAdvised and provided guidance for mentees as neededTimely submitted monthly reports to TMCF on updates on student success and concerns