Olivia Cyr
Amherst,MA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Employee
University of Massachusetts- Amherst
09.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and recalculated applicants' academic records to support accurate evaluations during admissions
- Assisted admissions department in maintaining high assessment standards
- Developed skills in attention to detail, problem-solving, and team communication
Perennial Yard Associate
Russel's Garden Center
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted customers with perennial plant selection, offering knowledgeable advice tailored to specific constraints and/or desires.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, maintaining organization within the yard environment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline logistics operations and enhance productivity.
- Provided customer service both in-person and over the phone when discussing products, services, or perennial related problem-solving
Research Assistant
Walker Plant Genetics Laboratory, UMass Amherst
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Pursued the project independently by establishing a new research goal focused on comparing mutant and wild-type responses to varying soil iron concentrations
- Developed a functional genetic map for assigned Arabidopsis genes and selected suitable primers for the project
- Maintained an organized lab notebook and compiled results into a formal lab report for reference and analysis
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Sudbury Eye Care
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files
- Collaborated with patients in a clinical setting to address diverse challenges, ensuring a positive and supportive experience
- Became proficient in the medical office system for effective management of patient and company schedules
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2026
Skills
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Statistical Genetics
- Clinical Support
- Laboratory Analysis
- Research Writing
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Genome Sequencing
- Interpersonal Communication
- Medical Office Management
Certification
CITI program certification- Human Research Group 2
Timeline
Research Assistant
Walker Plant Genetics Laboratory, UMass Amherst
02.2024 - 12.2024
Student Employee
University of Massachusetts- Amherst
09.2023 - Current
Perennial Yard Associate
Russel's Garden Center
04.2023 - 08.2025
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Sudbury Eye Care
03.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Dedicates time weekly to assist at the Campus Pantry, a new section of the Amherst Survival Center that supports UMass students & staff. Works directly with community members facing food insecurity to provide compassionate, culturally informed, and dignified services.
Previously dedicated time to Cooley Dickinson Health Care, as Medical Infusion Hospital Volunteer). Joined a team of nurses at infusion center department and assisted them weekly with non-medical tasks.
Participated in multi-day Abortion Doula Training hosted by UMass Students for Reproductive Justice. Learned in conjunction with Doula Association for Reproductive Loss and Abortion representative, and devoted time to implementing strategies in support of community.
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Biology I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, Genetics with Lab, Topics in Plant Biology, Writing in Biology, Ecology, Physiology, Psychology, Physics I, Statistics with R, Anthropology of Human Variation