Keree' Blanks

Experience

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  Xavier University of Louisiana

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Laboratory Assistant

  lab assistant to a Doctor of Pharmacology and Toxicology in a Cancer Research lab.- Culture Media Preparation- Cell Plating Maintenance- Performed Protein Expression of Berberine-Analog Treated Pancreatic Cancer Cells- Evaluated Cell growth/apoptosis under microscopes.

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  TRIO, Upward Bound Program

  Nov 2017 - Feb 2021

  Student Teacher

  Tutored, Teached, and Mentored high school students from Orleans & Jefferson Parish- Prepared 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students to take the ACT exam.- Retaught topics in AP Science and History courses to students.- Mentored several '"At Risk Students" with their grades and behavioral issues.- Aided Full Time Certified Teachers in Lesson Plan making and Curriculum implementation.

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  Corporate Internship Leadership Institute

  Feb 2021 - Nov 2022

  Fellow

  Apart of a community of BIPOC peers and mentors that provide each other with advice, leadership, and job opportunities.- Learned Predictive Index Profiles to assist with teamwork and soft skills.- Learned Interview and Work Place Etiquette.- Learned Money & Time Management skills.- Learned how to Network then build & maintain professional relationships.

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  InclusivCare

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

  Student Intern

  Assisted the (COO) Chief Operating Officer on various projects- Maintained and Operated patient Covid-19 Triage information databases- Completed and Reported employee work audits.- Aided Nurses and Employees in administrative duties.

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  The Water Collaborative

  May 2022 - now

  Assisted the Executive Director on various projects! - Prepare documents for Grants, Reports, Toolkits, and Speaking Engagements. - Organized & Coordinated Water Quality Testing, Green Infrastructure Design Competitions, and Scheduled & Planned special events and concerts. - Acting as a liaison between different departments at TWC - Assisting in managing the budget for special and routine events - Compiling and sending emails for working groups.

  • Green Infrastructure & Engagement Coordinator

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Program Assistant

    May 2022 - Nov 2022