Eric Liu

Experience

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  Dairy Queen

  Mar 2018 - Aug 2020

  Senior Team Member

  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work under pressure by efficiently managing large order volumes with the help of fellow team members• Liaised with customers to establish connections and improve their experience, winning a company-wide award• Trained new team members in standard operating procedures and fostered a productive and enjoyable environment• Engaged in Team Leader training but had to step down due to pandemic circumstances

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  Suntea 新作の茶

  Apr 2022 - Aug 2023

  Barista

  • Demonstrated initiative by translating recipe book for better understanding for colleagues• Displayed multitasking and customer service skills by managing customer orders and beverage preparation and working with team members to ensure quick and quality service• Performed quality control and quality assurance measures by listening to customer feedback and periodic testing of ingredients and products

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  Self-employed

  May 2022 - Nov 2023

  High School Tutor

  • Tutored students in high school biology, chemistry, physics, and math• Planned weekly lessons based on individual needs• Helped improve students performances in respective subjects by up to 10%

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  McMaster University Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology

  May 2024 - now

  Research Assistant

  • Funded by the Audrey Cameron Academic Excellence Award (ACAEA) to work under the supervision of Dr. Katherine Bujold researching oligonucleotides and spherical nucleic acids (SNAs)• Synthesized and validated cellular uptake of gold nanoparticle core SNAs with varied oligonucleotide coronas• Conducted cell culture of MDA-MB-231 and HCT 116 cells and performed cell uptake assays, flow cytometry, and drug receptor blocking assays