Kathryn Stromdahl

Education

815.614.8082 ~ kstromdahl1@luc.edu 6431 N. Sheridan Rd. Mailbox #3095 Chicago, Il 60626

ILLINOIS MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY, Aurora, Illinois High School Diploma, May 2009 LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois Bachelors of Science in Molecular Biology (Anticipated May 2013) Current GPA 3.6/4.0 Work Experience Residence Assistant -Loyola University Department of Residence Life March 2011-Present Implemented programming in personal development, diversity, spirituality, academics, and community for 50 first-year students Conducted roommate mediations and roommate agreements Performed administrative tasks Served on RA Advisory board meeting with the Director of Residence Life to talk about issues and upcoming changes Served as Hall Council Liaison meeting weekly and advising Simpson Hall Council of 25 students Building Manager Loyola University Chicago (Centennial Forum Student Union) May 2011 Present Set up tables, chairs, and technology for events Perform opening and closing building tasks Schedule tabling events and room reservations for Centennial Forum Student Union Sales Associate Loyola University Chicago (Centennial Forum Student Union) January 2011 May 2012 Answered questions and phone calls from students, parents and community members Sold event tickets, transportation passes, and stationary needs Office Aide- Loyola University Chicago (Office of Student Development) August 2009 Present Answer questions and phone calls from students and parents Perform office tasks such as filing, copying, shredding Make fliers and posters for upcoming events around campus Leadership & Extracurricular Activities Maroon and Gold Society Co-Vice Chair for Senior Initiatives March 2012 Present Met monthly with Student Affairs to plan events for Senior Week and create programs that would connect seniors to recent alumni

Meet bi-monthly to plan events that will increase student spirit and shape campus life Connect with underclassmen to mentor them on what we have done in our positions on campus National Residence Hall Honorary Treasurer April 2011 Present Recognize students, faculty, staff, and organizations on campus for their leadership by making gifts, decorating banners, signing cards or planning events Plan programs for residence hall members and create 2 service projects each semester Manage a $5,000 budget and present budget requests for upcoming events Learning Community Mentor- Pre-Health Community August 2010 May2011 Met weekly with students to discuss any problems or questions they were having Organized pre-health related activities for students Helped freshman transition to college and campus life Tri-Beta Biological National Honor Society - Associate Member November 2010 Present Attend weekly meetings Hold events on campus to raise awareness of biology and current events in science American Medical Student Association (AMSA) - Member September 2009-Present Attended weekly meetings, listened to guest speakers in various health fields, and went to numerous presentations related to being a pre-med students and future physician Helped at service events around campus and the community Simpson Hall Council Floor Representative August 2009 May2012 Met weekly to plan residence hall programs for students Created advertisements and set up for programs Pre-Health Learning Community - Student August 2009-May2012 Took classes related to health and wellness topics such as Healthcare Ethics or Biology Participated in university class that brought in health professionals to talk Went on trips to medical schools and attended healthcare seminars Volunteering Emergency Department Volunteer Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL October 2010 May 2011 Greeted patients coming into the waiting room Transported patients to the ER rooms Assisted with needs of patients waiting for a room to become available Emergency Department Volunteer St. Joes hospital, Joliet, IL May 2010 August 2011 Cleaned, prepared and stocked ER rooms for new patients Transported patients to and from hospital areas

Worked with technicians to assist patients with various medical procedures including wound cleaning, bandaging, casting, taking temperatures and blood pressure, preforming EKGs, and more Research Experience

Student Inquiry and Research (SIR) - Loyola University Medical Center with Dr. Fletcher White in the Neurobiology Department August 2008-May 2009 Designed and perfected experiments to find chemokine levels in mice and rats Learned how to write a scientific paper and make a formal presentation of results Attended lectures from visiting scientists on neurobiological studies Honors, Awards & Certifications Loyola University Chicago Deans List May 2010, December 2010, May 2011, December 2011, May 2012 Residence Life Resident Assistant Academic Achievement Award May 2012 Certified in adult/child/ infant CPR/Heimlich November 2012 Russian International Essay Contest Silver medal recipient April 2009 Russian National Essay Contest Gold medal recipient November 2007 & November 2008