Jennifer Pesa
Columbia
Summary
Currently working towards a master's degree in Biomedical Sciences with a focus in Health Professions to prepare for medical school.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Committee Member
BLK Maternal Health Collective
Columbia, SC
12.2025 - Current
- Facilitated discussions to align committee goals with organizational objectives.
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance community engagement and participation.
- Organized events to promote awareness of key issues within the community
Research Technician
University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine
Columbia, SC
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Fostered collaborative research environment by actively participating in lab meetings.
- Executed IHC and Immunofluorescence analysis to support research objectives.
- Analyzed microscopic images using ImageJ for blood vessels and data interpretation.
- Captured high-quality tissue images using various types of microscopes.
- Coordinated with colleagues to ensure smooth and accurate experiment execution.
- Compiled and organized data in Excel for efficient reporting and analysis.
Publix Associate
Publix Super Markets Inc
Fort Mill, SC
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Ensured quality produce was consistently stocked on the main floor.
- Operated pallet jacks for efficient unloading of products from trucks.
- Skillfully sliced fruits and vegetables to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
Medical Scribe
ScribeAmerica
Columbia, SC
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Ensured accurate documentation by transcribing subjective and objective visit information.
- Enhanced medical terminology knowledge to maintain transcription accuracy and clarity.
- Collaborated with healthcare provider to develop effective patient Plans/Assessments.
Research Specialist
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Columbia, SC
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Performed CO2 thoracotomy and necroscopy on animals
- Euthanized rats using a Guillotine and proper surgical tools
- In charge of putting squads through numerous Morris Water Maze experiments
- Administered rats through memory testing in boxes
- Data entry and analysis
Volunteer
Harvest Hope Food Bank
Columbia, SC
01.2021 - 05.2022
- I helped the organize packages of food into the appropriate places such as bins, refrigerators, bags, and freezers.
- I learned tasks quickly to improve my performance.
- I made sure no products were expired, opened, molded, or unsafe for consumption.
Volunteer Work
Pawmetto Lifeline Animal Shelter
Columbia, SC
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Ensured all dogs were walked once every 3 hours and before employees left for the night
- Made sure all dogs have water and their kennels were cleaned
- Assisted with feline care: cleaned bedding in cat condo, made sure water was filled, and cats had food
- Socialized newborn kittens and puppies
Cashier
Publix
Rock Hill, SC
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Check out customers in an orderly and quick fashion
- Supervise the self-checkout machines to ensure no one is stealing
- Assist with bagging orders, helping customers load their groceries into their car, and bringing in grocery carts from the parking lot
- Make sure my register along with the other registers are clean at the end of the night
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
Rock Hill, SC
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Took guests orders at the cash register
- Brought food to customers in the drive-thru and in the dining room
- Assisted team members with making drinks, assembling together food, and getting payment from customers
- Took out trash at the end of the night and cleaned the front line
Lifeguard Manager
Carolina Pool Management
Rock Hill, SC
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Ensured no guests were actively drowning or drowned on my watch
- Vacuumed the pool in the mornings so that no debris was left on the floor
- Made sure all chemicals in the pool were at the correct level
- Made sure guests exited slides correctly
- Ensured no guests hit their head on diving board or jumped off diving board improperly
Lifeguard (Seasonal)
Carowinds
Charlotte, NC
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Saved drowning guests in the wave pool
- Made sure guests used proper technique when going down the slides and exiting the slides
- Made sure guests were not dehydrated or passed out on the pool chairs
Education
High School Diploma -
South Pointe High School
Rock Hill, SC06.2018
Biology - undefined
University of South Carolina - Lancaster
Lancaster, SCBachelor's of Science - Biology, Psychology
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05.2022
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Univeristy of South Carolina School of Medicine
Columbia, SC05-2026
Skills
- Customer engagement
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership
- Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Timeline
Committee Member
BLK Maternal Health Collective
12.2025 - Current
Research Technician
University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine
01.2025 - 12.2025
Publix Associate
Publix Super Markets Inc
11.2023 - 09.2024
Medical Scribe
ScribeAmerica
10.2022 - 12.2023
Research Specialist
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
09.2022 - 12.2023
Volunteer
Harvest Hope Food Bank
01.2021 - 05.2022
Volunteer Work
Pawmetto Lifeline Animal Shelter
09.2020 - 05.2022
Cashier
Publix
03.2020 - 08.2021
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
01.2018 - 01.2020
Lifeguard Manager
Carolina Pool Management
06.2017 - 09.2018
Lifeguard (Seasonal)
Carowinds
05.2016 - 09.2016
Biology - undefined
University of South Carolina - Lancaster
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Univeristy of South Carolina School of Medicine
High School Diploma -
South Pointe High School
Bachelor's of Science - Biology, Psychology
University of South Carolina - Columbia