Matthew Fonseca-Henriquez
Stafford
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Researcher – Cellular Metabolism Lab
Virginia Commonwealth University
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Focused on research related to cancer and Parkinson’s disease.
- Experience with Western blotting and gel electrophoresis.
- Collaborated with faculty and graduate students on research initiatives.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
Clinical Assistant Intern
Central Virginia Health Services (CVHS)
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted medical professionals in routine clinical tasks.
- Gained hands-on exposure to patient care in a clinical environment.
Cashier / Stocker
Ace Hardware
Stafford
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered excellent customer service and maintained inventory.
- Strengthened interpersonal and communication skills.
Emergency Medical Technician – Basic
Rockhill Rescue Station 8
Stafford
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Volunteered as an EMT-B, accumulating over 700 clinical hours.
- Provided emergency medical care and transport under Virginia EMT protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology (Pre-Med Track)
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
Richmond, VA05.2027
Skills
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician – Basic
- Research collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken)
- Strong interpersonal and patient communication skills
- Laboratory Techniques: Gel electrophoresis, Western blotting
Accomplishments
- Shadowed Dr. Mandeville, a Family Medicine Physician (10 hours)
- Earned Virginia EMT certification (October 2021, while in high school)
- Founded a student organization at VCU
Timeline
Undergraduate Researcher – Cellular Metabolism Lab
Virginia Commonwealth University
01.2025 - 05.2025
Clinical Assistant Intern
Central Virginia Health Services (CVHS)
05.2024 - 08.2024
Cashier / Stocker
Ace Hardware
06.2023 - 08.2023
Emergency Medical Technician – Basic
Rockhill Rescue Station 8
02.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology (Pre-Med Track)
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
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