Brian Stonaker

Brian Stonaker

Assistant to the Veterinarian, Office Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Research Specialist at Weill Cornell Medicine

  • Education

    • New York Botanical Garden

      2013 - 2014
      Botany Certificate Botany/Plant Biology

      Paleobotany,

    • Queens College

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      Master’s Degree Biology 4.0
    • William Paterson University of New Jersey

      2014 - 2014
      Molecular Biology 3.7
    • University at Albany

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    • University at Albany

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Biological Sciences

      Activities and Societies: University at Albany Rugby Football Union; Scrum half, President "On the population control of Lythrum salicaria using intensive rotational grazing with sheep." University at Albany Undergraduate Research Symposium April 23, 2010Author/Presenter Minored in Spanish

  • Experience

    • Zymet Animal Hospital

      Sept 2004 - Aug 2006
      Assistant to the Veterinarian, Office Manager

      • Processed samples, and reported observations in pathology lab.• Observed and assisted in surgical procedures. • Maintained medical equipment.

    • Colorado State University

      May 2007 - Aug 2007
      Agricultural Research Assistant

      • Surveyed and recorded crop yield for high altitude farming techniques.• Identification of exotic crops, weeds and botanical pathogens

    • University at Albany

      Mar 2009 - Aug 2010
      Wetlands Management Technician

      • Surveyed wetland botanical population.• Data collection, analysis and interpretation (invasive plant management biodiversity and species richness).• Drafted scientific articles for publication.

    • Woongin Plus Language School

      Nov 2010 - Apr 2012
      English Language Teacher

      • Led a group of native English speaking teachers day-to-day and long-term planning • Developed curricula for the English language program• Coordinated special events.• Established plant biology course; taught a biology lab course for high school students • Trained and supervised other ESL teachers.

    • Anafen Okullari• Conceived and applied curricula for students with a wide range of language skills.

      Aug 2012 - Mar 2013
      English Language Teacher

      • Conceived and applied curricula for students with a wide range of language skills. • Devised and oversaw special programs.

    • Genspace NYC

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
      Student
    • The Nature of Things• Educating on the subjects of wildlife and ecosystems. • Handling and maintaini

      Mar 2013 - Oct 2015
      Wildlife Educator

      • Develop and implement new curriculums• Educate both students and adults on wildlife ecology• Handle and maintain a large catalog of animalsKey Accomplishment: • Increased personal program sign up by over forty percent, with both new and existing contracts

    • Natural Areas Conservancy

      May 2016 - Aug 2018
      Field Biologist/Team Leader
    • CUNY Queens College & QCC

      Aug 2017 - now
      Adjunct Lecturer/Research Assistant
    • LEON LEVY FOUNDATION

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2018
      Research Scholar

      ▪ Data collection & analysis of native Bahamian botanical communities▪ Participant in ecological lectures regarding land use and conservation in both NYC and The Bahamas

    • Weill Cornell Medicine, Department of Surgery

      Mar 2020 - now
      Research Specialist

      International Center for the Study of Breast Cancer Subtypes

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SAS® 9.4 Cert Prep: Part 01 SAS Programming Essentials

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2020
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