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Chiawei (Chloe) Tai
Carlton,Australia
Summary
Motivated researcher and study abroad consultant with a strong background in effective communication and hands-on experience in the field of science. Dedicated to delivering exceptional results in both experimental data and education. I have the ability to manage projects simultaneously with great precision and attention to detail. My exceptional communication, problem solving and organizational skills set me apart from others. Currently I am looking for a sales representative role where I can utilize my research expertise and consultative abilities to drive revenue growth while building lasting client relationships.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
3
Languages
Work History
The University Of MelbourneParkville, VIC
Research Assistant
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Carry out projects focused on supporting antibiotic and antimalarial designs.
- Specialize in tRNA production and purification, along with the establishment and optimization of activity assays.
- Skilled in conducting statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis, utilizing Prism and Microsoft Office to create informative graphs.
- Proficiently drafted Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all laboratory equipment and experiments.
- Maintained and calibrated various types of lab equipment.
- Demonstrate strong organizational abilities, effectively managing laboratory inventory and monitoring chemical storage and usage.
Amazingtalker
English Tutor/Mentor
01.2021 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Qualified mentor, recruited and provided guidance to new teachers on the platform on portfolio and student recruitment.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Maintained as one of the top 5% English tutors on the platform, with more than 80 students with 1500+ teaching hours
- Provided overseas study consulting, personal statement editing, and proofreading services.
- Helped students obtain offers from various top-ranking schools in different discipline: John Hopkins PhD program in Neurobiology, Columbia Business School MBA Program, University of Pennsylvania Law Program and more.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet students' expectations.
- Offered each student professional, personal service to boost sales and student satisfaction.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
Academia Sinica Biodiversity Research CenterTaipei, Taiwan
Research Assistant
01.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Conducted administrative tasks and experiments in Dr. Wen-Hsiung Li’s lab
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected molecular biology research data and create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Arranged multiple research seminars and social events to expand connections and participation.
- Published paper: Identifying primate ACE2 variants that confer resistance to SARS-CoV-2. 2021. Molecular Biology and Evolution.
- Coordinated lab work and maintained laboratory equipment and inventory
China Trust Real Estate CompanyTaichung, Taiwan
Executive Assistant
01.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Ran and executed day-to-day activities of a real estate business unit
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Handled and processed customer needs and requirements relating to real estate deals
- Liaison between the company and clients to ensure client satisfaction, Managed day-to-day activities of a real estate business unit
- Handled customer needs and requirements related to real estate deals
- Prepared and maintained accurate property listings, sales contracts and closing documents.
- Acted as a liaison between the company and clients to ensure client satisfaction
Education
University of Melbourne Melbourne, VIC
Master of Philosophy from Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Science (Biomedical Science
11.2020 - 05.2023
University Overview
- Honed skills in antimalarial and antibiotics drug design and biochemical assays establishment and optimization
- Conducted independent research on antimalarial drug design targeting Plasmodium falciparum.
- Proficient in primer and construct design for molecular biology experimental purposes.
- Demonstrated expertise in protein purification using column chromatography and AKTA system.
- Designed and optimized biochemical and biophysical assays, including Kinase-Glo assays, thermal stability, and aminoacylation assays.
- Conducted protein crystallization trials, successfully securing protein crystals, and proficiently carried out X-ray data collection for structural analysis.
- Utilized cutting-edge software tools, including Phenix, CCP4, and Coot, to effectively solve the protein crystal structure.
- Maintained Plasmodium parasite cultures for experimental use.
- Presented research findings through posters and oral presentations at prominent biochemical and malaria conferences.
- Received Melbourne Travel Grant
- Received Melbourne Research Scholarship (Full scholarship for the Master's degree) Degreedegree)
University of CaliforniaSan Diego
University And Professional Studies from Cell Biology
03.2018 - 06.2018
University Overview
- Nominated and selected as the school's representative exchange student.
- Received the Exchange Student Scholarship from the Ministry of Education (Taiwan).
- Maintained an impressive overall GPA of 3.77 out of 4.0.
- Member of Music Club as a keyboardist and vocalist in the band.
National Chung Hsing UniversityTaiwan
B.S of Life Science from Life Science
09.2015 - 06.2019
University Overview
- Obtained overall GPA of 3.95 (out of 4.30)
- Awarded Academic Excellence Scholarship and English Excellence Scholarship for 4 consecutive years.
- Acted as a Copywriter for the Student Association of the Life Science Department, focusing on disseminating departmental news and promoting science communication.
- Served as the Public Relations Officer in the Student Association, in charge of organizing and marketing of departmental events.
- Served as an Education Officer in the music club, teaching keyboard and basic music theory.
- Elected as the vocalist and keyboardist to perform in the school band, actively participated in various events to foster inter-school collaborations.
- Enrolled in interpreting courses (English-Chinese/ Chinese-English), and served as a consecutive interpreter in seminars.
- Completed professional development as an undergraduate internship in Dr. Shan-Ho Chou's Lab (2017-2018). Provided valuable support in protein purification of full-length Non-Ribosomal Polyketide Synthase (NRPS) and Polyketide Synthase (PKS).
- Organized
Skills
Problem solving strength
undefinedAccomplishments
- Facilitated admissions of two students to Columbia Business School's MBA Program.
- Supported one student in securing admission to John Hopkins University for a PhD in neuroscience.
- Assisted another student in obtaining a Master of Law Degree with a scholarship from the University of Pennsylvania.
- Contributed to one student's admission to the University of Illinois-Champaign for a Master of Actuarial Science.
- Helped a student gain admission to the Illinois Institute of Technology for a Master of Electrical Engineering.
-Proven track record of guiding students to secure offers from prestigious universities worldwide:
-Featured as an invited speaker of Malaria in Melbourne Symposium (2022)
-Presented poster of antimalarial research at the CommBio Conference (2022)
-Shortlisted as the finalist interpreter representing Taiwan in the World Skill Competition
Certification
TOEFL iBT 110
Interests
Language
Timeline
Research Assistant
The University Of Melbourne
03.2023 - Current
English Tutor/Mentor
Amazingtalker
01.2021 - 03.2023
University of Melbourne
Master of Philosophy from Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Science (Biomedical Science
11.2020 - 05.2023
Research Assistant
Academia Sinica Biodiversity Research Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
University of California
University And Professional Studies from Cell Biology
03.2018 - 06.2018
Executive Assistant
China Trust Real Estate Company
01.2018 - 01.2019
National Chung Hsing University
B.S of Life Science from Life Science
09.2015 - 06.2019
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