Laura Luisa Smith

Objective

I am interested in working as a clinical laboratory scientist where I can use my skills in both the medical field and the field of technology.

freshman, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, majoring in biology, GPA 3.98

• tutored four third grade children in reading and math, August 1997-December 1997
• interacted with patients and engaged in secretarial work at Fairmont Optometric Clinic , 1996-present
• organize activites and head up groups at several summer camps where cooperation is essential, June 1995-present

Leadership

• selected the theme and decorations, directed the decorating committee, and designed banners for my high school prom, May 1998
• lead children's church choir and serve as the pianist, August 1997-present
• served as a chairperson of a high school leadership committee where I planed class activities and socials on special holidays, August 1997-December 1997
• organized the lesson plans and agenda for the tutorial program for the third graders, August 1997-December 1997
• served as golden ambassador to my high school student council, 1997-1998
• organized community rest home visitations for my Interact Club where I led singing, played the violin, and played the piano, 1997-1999

• wrote and designed two web sites, "Music in Antebellum America" and "Patriotic Music," June 1999
• participated in a health occupations course where I received  extensive training on the scientific and technological aspects of health and laboratory safety, January 1998-May 1998
• worked in a biology lab testing various organic samples, such as vitamins in the soil, as well as blood samples infected with sickle cell anemia , June 1997-May 1999
• screened patients for glaucoma which required the operation of a fields machine while on my job at Fairmont Optometric Clinic, September 1996-present
• performed many tasks with computers and programs such as Microsoft Word, Spreadsheet, Power Point, Office Mate, and the Web, 1995-present