Experience

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  Childrens national medical center

  Jun 1995 - Aug 1997

  Laboratory research assistant

  Techniques: DNA sequencing, gel electrophoresis, cell culture, western blottingMaintained/organized lab equipment, solutions and lab budget

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  Brandeis university

  Aug 1996 - Jan 1999

  Laboratory research assistant

  Prepared laboratory solutions and suppliesTechniques: electron microscope, protein synthesis, FACS sorter

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  Alchemedia

  Sept 2000 - Mar 2002

  Quality assurance engineer

  I comprehensively inspected every aspect of prototype software for program bugs. I troubleshot server and Internet issues involving software with members of the development team.

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  Gallaudet university

  May 2005 - Oct 2009

  Genetic counselor

  The genetics program at Gallaudet University has provided genetic evaluation and counseling services to members of the Deaf community and other deaf and hard of hearing people for more than 20 years. Research at the genetics program focuses on identifying genes that are involved in deafness and understanding the impact that advances in genetic technology have on the Deaf and hearing communities.

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  Genetic consultants of md

  Sept 2009 - Oct 2012

  Genetic counselor

  I performed the duties of a multi-specialty genetic counselor in a private practice setting, counseling patients with a current pregnancy or a personal/family history of cancer or other genetic syndromesSubmitted all lab work independently, including phlebotomy, MSAFP requisitions and rare disease orders from specialty laboratories.

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  Howard county general hospital

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2016

  Perinatal genetic counselor

  I worked in a hospital setting with a large team of MFMs, nurses and sonographers to provide quality care to a prenatal and preconception population.I counseled patients regarding advanced maternal age, Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening, 1st and 2nd trimester screening, ultrasound markers, CVS/amniocentesis, and carrier status

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  Informeddna

  Dec 2015 - now

  Genetic counselor

  I provide genetic counseling via TeleHealth appointments for patients with a personal and/or family history of cancer in order to identify people at risk for familial or hereditary cancer syndromes.I run cancer risk assessment models, explain the basics of inheritance, discuss testing and screening options, order testing directly from various laboratories, discuss testing results and implications for the patient and family members.