
Rich Qian
Co-Concertmaster, Co-Principal and Assistant Principal Second Violins of Youth Orchestra

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About me
Pre-Med Student at USC
Education
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Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School (MICDS)
2015 - 2021High School DiplomaActivities and Societies: Founder and Co-head of Photography Club, Senior Leadership Group, Debate Team, Science Olympiad.

University of Southern California
-Bachelor's degree Cognitive ScienceActivities and Societies: Delta Omicron Zeta, SCOUT (Science Outreach at USC) Minors: Healthcare Studies | Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Experience

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Aug 2013 - Jul 2021Co-Concertmaster, Co-Principal and Assistant Principal Second Violins of Youth Orchestra.webp)
Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School (MICDS)
Sept 2018 - Aug 2021Founder and President of MICDS Photography Club
Kumon North America, Inc.
Aug 2019 - Mar 2020Tutor and Early Learning SpecialistTutored and helped students (usually between the ages of 7-14) with their math and reading studies.

Complete Eye Care Inc.
May 2021 - Aug 2021Patient Service Representative
Panera Bread
May 2021 - Aug 2021Retail Associate
Washington University in St. Louis
May 2022 - nowData Research AssistantData Research Assistant at WashU Healthy Mind Lab

SC Healthcare Consulting Group
Aug 2023 - nowConsultant- Conducted market and competitor research in collaboration with a team of 4 to identify potential expansion markets for MARAbio’s Autism Diagnostic Test- Presented final deliverable to executives, highlighting key findings and actionable insights

Brain and Creativity Institute
Aug 2023 - nowResearch Assistant At USC Brain and Music Lab- Collect and analyze quality of life and cognitive evaluation data for 60+ participants to determine feasibility and effectiveness of personalized music created by LUCID’s Emotion AI algorithm in reducing anxiety and agitation in cognitive impaired older adults- Collaborate with research team to streamline data collection and improve participant engagement
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Beta Rho Chi (BPX)
Aug 2023 - nowDirector of Finance and Fundraising- Develop and execute comprehensive financial budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities and efficiently allocating resources to fund professional development and networking events for a new cohort of 40+ members - Spearheaded successful fundraising campaigns, resulting in a $5000 increase in semesterly funds raised
Licenses & Certifications
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Biomedical Research Investigators and Key personnel
CITI ProgramJun 2022 - View certificate

GCP – Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research
CITI ProgramJun 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Rich Qian2020 Questbridge College Prep Scholar Questbridge Aug 2020 Being a Questbridge College Prep Scholar "is a notable distinction that shows our 42 college partners that you are a competitive candidate for admission".
- Awarded to Rich QianPresidential Service Award- Bronze The White House Apr 2020 Received the Presidential Service Award in recognition and appreciation for my "commitment to strengthening our nation and communities through volunteer service".
- Awarded to Rich QianFeatured Webster Groves University Beginnings: Annual High School Photography Exhibition Webster Groves University Nov 2019 Multiple photos of mine were featured in the May Gallery at Webster Groves University
- Awarded to Rich QianHonorable Mention of St. Louis Public Radio's Photojournalism Competition St. Louis Public Radio Nov 2019
- Awarded to Rich Qian1st Place Winner Strings Division in Missouri National Federation of Music Clubs State Concerto Competition National Federation of Music Clubs Apr 2019 Won the Missouri NFMC Concerto Competition, performing Saint Saens Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor Mvmt 1.
- Awarded to Rich Qian1st Place Winner Strings Division in St. Louis National Federation of Music Clubs District Concerto Competition. National Federation of Music Clubs Mar 2019
- Awarded to Rich Qian2nd Place Great Composer International Violin Competition in the “Best Saint Saens” Performance Great Composers Competition Jan 2019
- Awarded to Rich QianFinalist of St. Louis Post Dispatch Travel Photo Contest St. Louis Post Dispatch 2019
- Awarded to Rich QianFinalist of The 45th Annual Fischoff Chamber Group Competition Fischoff National Chamber Music Association May 2018 Finalist at the 45th Annual Fischoff Chamber Group Competition performing works by Haydn, Smetana, Kodály and Ravel with the Meraki Quartet.
- Awarded to Rich QianHonorable Mention at the Math Counts Chapter Competition Math Counts Foundation Nov 2017
- Awarded to Rich QianFeatured Young Artist with the Gateway Festival Orchestra The Gateway Festival Orchestra of St. Louis Jul 2017 Performed the Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor with the Gateway Festival Orchestra under the direction of Dr. James Richards as the featured young artist.
- Awarded to Rich Qian2nd Place in Best Wieniawski Performance Great Composers International Violin Competition Great Composers Competition 2017
- Awarded to Rich Qian3rd Place ENKOR International Music Competition ENKOR International Music Competition 2017
- Awarded to Rich Qian2020 Questbridge National College Match Finalist Questbridge
Volunteer Experience
Session Leader
Issued by Science Outreach on Jan 2023
Associated with Rich QianPatient Care Volunteer
Issued by Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children on Aug 2023
Associated with Rich QianHospital Volunteer
Issued by SSM Health St. Louis on Jun 2019
Associated with Rich QianBlood Donor Ambassador
Issued by American Red Cross on Jun 2020
Associated with Rich QianViolin Teacher
Issued by Aerovate on Jun 2020
Associated with Rich QianCamp Counselor
Issued by Camp Rainbow Foundation on Jun 2020
Associated with Rich QianVolunteer
Issued by Group Mission Trips on Jul 2019
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Issued by Envoys on Jun 2018
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Languages
- enEnglish
- spSpanish
- chChinese
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