Alexander Redclift
Blacksburg
Summary
Detail-oriented Research Assistant with extensive experience in data collection and analysis, contributing significantly to scientific advancements through research methodologies. Proven ability to manage complex projects efficiently while ensuring high-quality outcomes. Demonstrated hands-on expertise as a kennel assistant, facilitating interactions with a diverse range of animals, from companions to exotics. Leveraging analytical skills to further enhance research initiatives and animal welfare.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Dr. Gerrard
Blacksburg
01.2024 - Current
- Prepare samples by powdering muscle samples, denaturing samples for SDS-PAGE, RCDC (protein quantification)
- Western blotting
- Determine protein degradation as well as monitoring calpain autolysis and calpastatin disappearance
- Conduct experiments to investigate how electrical stimulation effects postmortem energy metabolism and subsequent protease activity
Research Assistant
Kansas City State
Blacksburg
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Conducted anatomical dissections on preserved canines.
- Compiled anatomical sample materials.
- Produced high-quality visual materials supporting anatomical education.
- Performed labeling and editing of images for textbook content.
- Supported Dr. Shireen Hafez in finalizing a Wiley-published textbook.
Kennel Assistant
Playful Pups Retreat
Elizabethtown
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in the daily care of dogs, including feeding, grooming, bathing and administering medications
- Ensured kennel area was kept safe and clean by regularly cleaning cages, runs, floors and walls
- Demonstrated knowledge of canine behavior by understanding how to handle different breeds safely
- Ensure daily dog enrichment activities were completed including walks, plays groups, and sport times
Wildlife Rescue Volunteer
Red Creek Wildlife
Schuylkill Haven
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Successfully located, captured and transported injured wildlife to rehabilitation centers for medical treatment
- Provided compassionate care to rescued animals, ensuring their comfort and safety
- Collaborated with other volunteers on various projects related to habitat restoration and preservation initiatives
- Assisted in the release of rehabilitated wildlife back into their natural habitats
- Adminstered medications/vaccines to injured wildlife
- Worked collaboratively with other staff members in order to provide consistent care to all animals
Horse Caretaker
Smithfield
Blacksburg
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed relationships with horses through regular handling
- Ensured horses were fed and stalls were properly cleaned
Wildlife Rescue Volunteer
Wild Sun Rescue Center
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided compassionate care to rescued animals, ensuring their comfort and safety
- Assisted in the release of rehabilitated wildlife back into their natural habitats
- Analyzed characteristics of animals to identify and classify them
- Monitor and assist in surgeries
- Medical Assessments
- Animal Nutrition
- Dietary Needs
- Wound Treatment
- Vaccine Administration
- Animal Restraining
- Behavior Observation
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Animal and Poultry Science
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Cedar Crest High School
Lebanon, PA05.2021
Skills
- Medical Assessments
- Animal Nutrition
- Dietary Needs
- Wound Treatment
- Vaccine Administration
- Animal Restraining
- Behavior Observation
Certification
- Core IACUC Training
- Virginia Tech Occupational Health and Safety Education Training
References
References available upon request
Awards
High School Honors Award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Assistant
Kansas City State
05.2024 - 08.2025
Research Assistant
Dr. Gerrard
01.2024 - Current
Kennel Assistant
Playful Pups Retreat
06.2023 - 08.2023
Wildlife Rescue Volunteer
Red Creek Wildlife
05.2023 - 08.2023
Horse Caretaker
Smithfield
08.2022 - 11.2022
Wildlife Rescue Volunteer
Wild Sun Rescue Center
05.2022 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Animal and Poultry Science
Virginia Tech
High School Diploma -
Cedar Crest High School
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