Elaine Luiz

SKILLS

• Laboratory Skills
  • Logger Pro; Photo, UV-Vis . and mass spectroscopy; organic separations; Proton and Carbon NMR readings; electronic pH meters; gel. column, and gas chromatography; gel electrophoresis; use of concentration acids and bases; dilutions; titrations; pipetting; and basic laboratory techniques 
• Microsoft Suite
  • Excel charting, Linear fit, regression and analysis
• Google Suite
• CPR/AED/FirstAid Certified
• Wilderness First Responder

• English 🟩🟩🟩🟩
• Italian 🟩🟩
• Mandarin 🟩

• USC Outfitters
  • Backpacking Guide
• American Red Cross Club
• Student Pilot

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center  April 2019 – March 2020

San Jose, California

Hospital Volunteer

• Information desk volunteer: answered the questions of incoming patients and visitors, provided directions to hospital services and patient rooms
• Gift shop volunteer: performed tasks and had responsibilities that give me experience in retail sales and customer service

USC Technology Innovation Bootcamp: Fighting COVID19 July 2020

Online - University of Southern California

• Led research for COVID-19 government policies
• Interviewed members of the public about past global health crises vs current pandemic. What policies were in place then vs. now. What policies would members of the public like to see from our government?
• Brainstormed and designed team website with viable solutions 

Archbishop Mitty High School December 2017 – May 2021

San Jose, California

Science Tutor

• Tutored students in high-school physics, ensuring understanding on a fundamental level and application to novel scenarios

Performing Arts Technical Crew

• Stage Manager and Assistant S.M. responsible for running show performances
• Props and Deck Manager for show performances
• Collaborate with peers to build and install stage sets for multiple shows

Special Events Crew

• Setup audio/sound/stage equipment for school performances, assemblies, and special events

Kennolyn Camps Summers 2018, 2019, 2020

Soquel, California

Camp Counselor Training

• Supervised, motivated, and encouraged youth campers through day/night camp activities 
• Modeled a positive and curious attitude for campers to learn and enjoy their camp experience

University of Southern California - Los Angeles, California January 2022 – Present Los Angeles, California

Major: BioChemistry, Pre-Med GPA: 3.72

Franklin University - Lugano, Switzerland August 2021 – Dec 2021

Lugano, Switzerland

Semester Abroad GPA: 3.57

Archbishop Mitty High School - San Jose, California August 2017 – May 2021

San Jose, California

Honors: President’s Honor Roll, Academic Excellence Award GPA: 4.51