GJ KHENNETH VIZCARRA DE GUZMAN

gvd@email.sc.edu | (843) 618-8976

Current Address Permanent Address
115 S. Sumter St. 1928 Brigadoone Lane
Columbia, SC 29201 Florence, SC 29505
USA USA
EDUCATION
University of South Carolina; Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Neurosciences; May 2019
Overall GPA: 3.851 / 4.000
WORK EXPERIENCE
University of South Carolina
Psycholinguistics Research Assistant, Columbia, SC March 2018 – Current
• Received the Magellan Grant for continuance of current research
• Obtained IRB and CITI training for research with human participants
• Analyzed and discussed data collection, relevant research papers and significant findings
• Administered operational tasks such as handling correspondence and conducting tasks to participants
Supplemental Instruction Leader, Columbia, SC January 2016 – December 2018
• Mentored students regarding the Principles of Biological Sciences I & II
• Bridged the gap between faculty and students to help student succeed
• Utilized different session strategies to accommodate various learning styles
• Worked 140 hours each semester to develop and execute material tailored to the faculty and course
Returning Orientation Leader, Columbia, SC November 2016 – January 2018
• Assisted the Coordinator of Orientation with recruitment and selection of new Orientation Leaders
• Planned and coordinated cheers and chants, SROW projects, and the History and Traditions portion of Orientation
• Discussed team dynamics, identified areas of improvement, and created suggestions for programmatic changes
• Held regular office hours and took an active role in learning office functions
Orientation Leader, Columbia, SC November 2015- January 2017
• Provided integration of new students into the college environment
• Assisted in implementing orientation programs for incoming students and parents
• Guided students and parents to various locations around campus
ACTIVITIES
Cynthia Purvis Fashion Show, Columbia, SC March 2016 - April 2016
Model
• Trained models how to properly walk and fully exhibit their articles of clothing
• Applied makeup and styled hair to enhance appearance
• Displayed clothing and merchandise from various suppliers
The Association for African American Students, Columbia, SC September - November 2016
Model
• Applied makeup to face and styled hair to enhance appearance
• Supplied clothes and helped style other models
• Posed as directed for promoting and selling merchandise or fashions during appearances, filming, or photo sessions
Individuals Respecting Identities and Sexualities, Columbia, SC
Logistics Director December 2015 - December 2016
• Maintained records of members' attendance, GPA, volunteer work, and meeting minutes
• Directed and assisted Hospitality Lead on every meeting's budget and theme
• Managed IRIS student organization website on Garnet Gate and Blackboard
Hospitality Lead October - December 2015
• Provided a safe and supportive environment for the LGBTQIA+ community of USC
• Organized food, beverages and other hospitality related aspects for meetings
SKILLS
 Certified in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
 Fluent in English and Filipino