Kareem Elsherif

Experience

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  UC Irvine School of Medicine Med-Surge II Vaccine Development Laboratory

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  Student Researcher

  • Prepared HIV-1 serum samples and antibody serial dilutions for protein microarray analysis.• Assisted with conducting HIV-1 antibody tests using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.• Quantified and corrected ELISA signal intensities for spot-specific background using ProScanArray Express Software.• Collected and organized data results into tables, plotted graphs, spreadsheets, and presented analysis to research fellows and professors.

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  Access California Services

  Feb 2015 - Oct 2015

  Case Manager and Outreach Coordinator

  • Provided consultations with young adults to identify goals and create a plan designed to advance the development of job related skills, goal setting, stress management and crisis prevention.• Collaborated with the Multi-Ethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies (MECCA) to ensure the delivery of culturally and linguistically responsive services to underserved multicultural communities.• Referred clients to adult educational programs, social services, and special needs services.• Instructed ESL, employment, and self-help workshops for underserved community members and monitored student progress. • Advocated for the needs of the refugee community members by outreaching to over 30 local community non-profit agencies in Orange and Los Angeles County. Show less

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  Uplift Charity

  May 2016 - Apr 2018

  Case Manager

  • Presented long term solutions and best practices to assist individuals and families in the process of becoming self-sufficient and provided appropriate financial assistance to those in need.• Consulted with clients to evaluate present circumstances and develop an action plan aimed at achieving short-term goals, long-term goals, and in preventing crisis. • Connected eligible clients to public social service/security resources, specialized agencies, and other government assistance programs.• Provided refugees, asylees, and asylum seekers with guidance and proper assistance.• Formed strong connections with local employers, spiritual centers, housing providers, and social service agencies in Los Angeles and Orange County . Show less