1. KatherineJ. McDonnell
1500 N. Harrison St. Algonquin,IL 60102 Telephone:(630) 659-9979 Email: katiemcdonnell0@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:
I am a dedicated professional who wants to apply my skills and education to better the lives of animals and help build
upon the reputation of these facilities.
EXPERIENCE:
Home Access Health Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL Summer 2012, 2013 & 2016
KIT ASSEMBLER. Assembled micro-serum home testing kits for HIV-1, Hepatitis C,Glucose,Glycohemoglobin,
and Lipid panel. Organized data using Microsoft Excel. Performed quality control and problem resolution.
• Invited to return for subsequentsummers
UWSP Vivarium, Stevens Point, WI Academic Year 2015-2016
VOLUNTEER WITH HERPTILES. Focused on animal husbandryto various reptiles and amphibians. Prepared and
distributed diets,watered,cleaned and provided enrichment and activities for the animals. Completed various
assigned tasks as well as extra work to keep the work environmentsanitary. Used oral communication skills in many
education shows to teach the public aboutthe various animals in our collection.
• Promoted to a more advanced lab with more exotic herptiles after one semester.
Plover, WI & Algonquin, IL Summer 2013,2014 & 2015
NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER. Cared for 3 children in Algonquin and 2 in Plover full time. Provided the children with
multiple meals and activities daily. Multitasked by keeping home clean and orderlyat all times while still keeping
attention on the children and their wellbeing.
• Invited to return for subsequentsummers in both locations
Cucina Bella, Algonquin, IL Summer 2012 & 2013
HOSTESS. Front-of-house manager responsible for greeting and seating guests and monitoring table rotation for the
wait staff. Answered the phone for reservations and take out orders.
Algonquin Academy of Dance and Music, Algonquin, IL August 2010- June 2012
DANCE INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANT. Taught classical ballet,tap and jazz for all ages.Provided extra instruction and
attention for larger classes. Individuallytaughtclasses when the primaryinstructor was notavailable. Built strong
and lasting relationships with mycoworkers and students.
SPECIAL COURSES:
Ichthyology Animal Physiology
Developmental Biology Aquaponics
FIELD BIOLOGY. Introduction to multiple ecosystems throughoutthe western United States over the course ofthree
weeks. Students were expected to camp outdoors using basic survival skills while also completing rigorous course
and field work.
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Biology Department, UWSP Academic Year 2014-2015
COMT GENE RESEARCH. Performed DNA purification,PCR, gel electrophoresis,and imaging ofgels. Presented
research results to faculty and peers in the 2015 university research symposium.
CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
• Proficientin Microsoft Office
• PADI open water scuba certified (Projected July 2016)
• Gel electrophoresis
• Protein purification and PCR
• Spectroscopy
EDUCATION:
BS, May 2016
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point(UWSP),Stevens Point, WI
Major: BIOLOGY with an emphasis in zoology
Minor: CHEMISTRY