AMANDA STROINEY
77 Hillside St. #2
Boston, MA 02120
860-916-4075
Education
Northeastern University Boston, MA
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience GPA: 3.34
Awards: Psi Chi Honor Society, Dean’s List (Spring 2013, Fall 2015)
Relevant Coursework: Organic Chemistry 2, Biochemistry, Physics 2, Statistics, Clinical Neuroscience, Genetics, Abnormal Psychology, Molecular Origins of Cancer
Other Activities: American Medical Student Association, NEURONS (Northeastern Neuroscience Club), NU Active Minds (Mental Health Club), Peer Tutoring, NU Club Broomball
Certifications: Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
Work Experience
Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA
Radiology Research Staff Jan.2015-Aug.2015
v Executed post-processing of brain MRIs in order to analyze diffusion, perfusion, and FLAIR data
v Performed computer-based drawing of regions-of-interest (ROIs) in MRI scans for clinical trials
v Composed the first draft of a research article by interpreting data obtained from thorough analysis
v Consolidated multiple patient record sources in order to prepare data for a clinical paper presentation
v Mastered radiology/hospital information systems including EPIC, PACS, Hermes, and MiSTAR systems
v Attended Brigham and Women Hospital’s weekly Neuroradiology Grand Rounds
Arbour Hospital Boston, MA
Group Therapist – Addiction/ Dual Diagnosis Unit Apr.2014-Aug.2014
v Facilitated groups related to mental health and drug-dependency for dually-diagnosed patients
v Prepared group notes regarding patients’ mental status and insight towards illness
v Provided a safe environment for patients to receive support, encouragement, and insight from peers
v Utilized interns to co-facilitate groups and provided feedback on performance
Mental Health Associate Jan. 2014-Apr.2014
v Promoted appropriate social interactions between clients and provided teaching when necessary
v Ensured the well-being of the patients by completing safety rounds at scheduled times
v Assisted adults and adolescents with implementing their treatment plans
Ducali Ristorante Boston, MA
Lead Waitress July 2013-Present
v Manage servers to ensure smooth dining operations on a daily basis
v Oversee applicant screening and conduct new server training
v Work efficiently to provide a positive experience for customers while providing assistance to other staff
Research Experience
Developmental Neuropsychobiology Lab (Northeastern University) Boston, MA
Lab Assistant Summers 2013, 2014, 2015
v Performed perfusion surgeries on anesthetized rats to ensure proper preservation of the brain
v Prepared anatomical slices to correlate post-mortem PFC tissue samples with psychological data
v Conducted psychological experiments on live rats in order to investigate the effects of early life stress on the pre-frontal cortex in pre-clinical rodent models
Computer Skills
v Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
Other
v Study Abroad: Swinburne Institute of Technology (Melbourne, AUS)