4630 S. Hagadorn Rd. Apt. B13 Cell: (269)535-0078

Jaclyn L. Stone

4630 S. Hagadorn Rd. Apt. B13 Cell: (269)535-0078

East Lansing, MI, 48823

Education

Undergraduate at Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI) – 2013 to Present

Hackett Catholic Central (Kalamazoo, MI)– 2009 to 2013

Employment

Research Assistant at MSU Berry Fruit Entomology Lab – January 2016 to Present

Maintaining a Spotted Wing Drosophila colony for current and future research
Assisting in graduate fieldwork and laboratory experimentation
Designing and creating Spotted Wing Drosophila field traps and equipment used in experimentation
Creating and testing new research methods throughout the lab
Applying pesticides to fields and berry crops for entomological and horticultural research studies

Research Assistant at MSU Vegetable Entomology Lab – September 2014 to August 2015

Caring for and rearing Colorado Potato Beetle colonies for future research
Cleaning and repairing molecular lab equipment and Colorado Potato Beetle caging equipment
Creating and testing new research methods for various projects throughout the lab
Assisting in graduate research field work throughout the summer

Merchandiser at Imperial Beverage – June 2014 to August 2014

Rotated and fronted beverages for different stores throughout western Michigan
Maintained a back-stock of product in each store and provided account managers with inventory every weekend
Arrived at each store location promptly upon product delivery to organize product throughout the store as needed

Animal Services Technician at MPI Research – June 2012 to August 2012 and June 2013 to August 2013

Preparedand delivered animal caging and enrichment for animal use in studies throughout the facility
Included ensuring animal safety during the use of caging and enrichment
Followed specific personal safety and animal safety protocols
Maintained a rotational schedule for the delivery of equipment throughout the building based on each specific study

Experience

Internship at Potter Park Zoo – August 2015 to December 2015

Worked approximately 250 hours
Prepared diets and enrichment to animals
Focused primarily on nutritional requirements
Provided a variety of enrichment options on a daily rotational schedule
Performed multiple training sessions with different animals at least once a week
Provided a clean enclosure for animals to reside
Administered medications as needed

Internship at Pet Vet Family Pet Care Center – February 2013 to May 2013

Worked approximately 134 hours
Safely restrained animals for routine examinations and procedures
Shadowed and assisted veterinarians in routine appointments
Discussed various symptoms and treatment options with owners
Administered medications and treatments to animals based on their specific needs and medicinal requirements
Provided a clean and enriching environment for animals to recover and recuperate after medical procedures and surgical operations

Activities

Recruitment Officer of MSU St. Jude Up ‘til Dawn Fundraiser – May 2015-Present

Up ‘til Dawn is a collegiate fundraising event for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital put on by universities across the nation to raise awareness and money for individuals suffering from childhood cancer
Responsibilities include presenting to student organizations at MSU to recruit fundraisers and event participants, organizing and recruiting for side-event fundraisers, promoting the event on campus, and meeting with and maintaining contact with general managers for donations and event promotion

Publicity Officer of MSU H.E.L.P. – April 2014 to Present

MSU H.E.L.P. is a non-profit Registered Student Organization geared towards providing other students with volunteer and learning opportunities both on and off campus
Responsibilities include advertising club fundraising events and volunteer opportunities and giving general club information to those students interested in making a difference in their community