Ryann Finlayson

Experience

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  University of Kentucky

  Jan 2022 - May 2023

  Mathematics Undergraduate Assistant

  • Organize and promote the productivity of the university’s drop-in math tutoring center; answer student questions for subjects ranging from College Algebra to Calculus IV; collaboratively optimize tutoring for 11 courses• Provide a positive atmosphere for dozens of students per week who are looking for supplemental help in math while adapting instruction to individual learning styles, promoting an engaging and efficient learning experience• Ensure fair and equitable testing environments for math exams across campus for the academic year Show less

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  Interdisciplinary Engineering Outreach Program (IEO)

  Apr 2022 - Feb 2023

  Vice President

  • Serve as the Chemical Engineering Representative and Engineering Student Council Representative• Engage weekly with a local middle school to educate 30+ students about engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork through interactive STEM experiments; promote engineering education in a diverse community • Plan biweekly meetings for a 6-member executive board to discuss the organization’s monthly plans and goals (funding, outreach, events, etc)

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  Bristol Myers Squibb

  Apr 2022 - Apr 2022

  Bristol-Myers Squibb Women in Chemical Engineering Outreach Participant

  • Chosen as 1 of 120 female chemical engineering students in the country to learn more about the field of pharmaceutical engineering, manufacturing, and research through an exclusive networking and educational seminar

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  TruDiagnostic

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Research Analyst Intern

  • Progressed 6 epigenetic and clinical research studies with Yale, Harvard, UCLA, and Ohio State researchers by aiding in data collation, data analysis, professional communication, and manuscript drafting; identify insights from data• Collaborated with Yale researchers to draft a clinical research manuscript on the effects of senolytics on biological age; drafted 2 internal research manuscripts to publish and advance current knowledge of epigenetic age • Wrote SOPs and QA/QC documentation for proteomic laboratory equipment used for a Harvard research project Show less

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  Professional Development Club (PDC)

  Aug 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Mentor peers to accomplish their specific professional goals such as resume development, acquiring internships, and engaging in industry networking; establish connections with local companies to sponsor campus events• Lead a 15-person executive board to ensure efficient and effective operations and events throughout the semester with attendance ranging from 30-70 students; lead and manage marketing, operations, and partnerships teams • Mentor peers to accomplish their specific professional goals such as resume development, acquiring internships, and engaging in industry networking; follow-up with event attendees on the efficacy of the club’s events• Produce and distribute surveys to gauge club’s overall impact; communicate findings to executive board members

  • President

    Dec 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Director of Impact

    Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
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  Procter & Gamble

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2022

  Procter & Gamble Standout Emerging Leaders Camp Participant

  • Attended an innovative, international leadership camp to meet with P&G executives to learn about Product Supply and Quality Assurance; participated as one of the <3% of applicants that were admitted into the program

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  Eli Lilly and Company

  May 2023 - now

  • Work within the Indianapolis Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Organization (IAPI) to support the production of API• Function as a member of Technical Services and Manufacturing Science (TS/MS) to support the operations of the Quality Control and Manufacturing Teams• Operate within the Process Analytical Technology (PAT) group to perform technical maintenance and testing for the instruments used on the manufacturing floor

  • Incoming Scientist

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Manufacturing and Quality Science Intern

    May 2023 - Aug 2023