Yazmyn Cross TEESE

2249 Glencoe Hills,

Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 224-4033 ycross@umich.edu
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Objective
To obtain a position that will enable me to enhance my professional development, where I can use my strong
organizational and leadership skills to make a sustainable positive impact.

Education
University of Michigan School of Public Health | Ann Arbor, MI Expected: May 2021

Candidate for Master of Public Health in Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology

• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Center Fellow

University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI April 2018

Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology, Cognition & Neuroscience

• Minor in Community, Action & Social Change through School of Social Work

• Health Sciences Scholars Program, Bridge Scholars Program, Comprehensive Studies Program
• Study Abroad, Spring 2016; Spanish for Health Professionals | Oaxaca, Mexico
• Alternative Spring Break 2017 | San Salvador, El Salvador
Experience
Clinical Subjects Associate Aug 2018–Present

Michigan Medicine | Ann Arbor, MI

• Conducted Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapy with 16-24 year olds who experience mental illness and
engage in risky drinking and drug use behaviors using social media platforms
• Assisted in data entry, preparing survey assessment materials, and coding study correspondences
Recruiter Oct 2017–April 2018

Michigan Clinical Research Institute | Ann Arbor, MI

• Worked with researchers and independently to recruit study subjects for Psychiatric Clinical Research
• Reviewed patient charts, organized and maintained all records required for recruitment for all studies
• Established a positive working relationships with medical personnel at satellite locations
Clinical Research Inter n Summer 2017 & Summer 2015

Terumo CVS | Ann Arbor, MI

• Gained thorough knowledge of the history, development, and current trends of Clinical Research through
hands on study and assistance in day to day activities of the Clinical Research Department
• Organized and prepared master files for closeout and/or audit
• Improved filing systems for paper requirements, and developed templates/trackers for internal and
external use
Research Assistant Dec 2015–May 2017

Department of Psychology | Ann Arbor, MI

• Prepared and assisted with experiments aimed to understand how individual variation in dopamine
neurotransmission contributes to the development of a variety of disorders, including drug addiction
• Aided in laboratory techniques, such as brain slicing, brain staining, handling rats, setting up chamber and
programs for rats to run the trials
Building Manager Sep 2015–May 2017

Michigan Student Union | Ann Arbor, MI

• Managed a 24,000 sq. ft. University of Michigan building that included 6 restaurants, 3 retail shops, and
20 conference rooms
• Assured the total operation of the facility ensuring safety and security of guests and occupants, and the
successful coordination of all events and activities whilst expedited problem solving techniques to sustain
customer satisfaction
 Sales Associate Jul 2013–Jan 2014

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse | Novi, MI

• Customer engagement and promoting the DSW Rewards program

• Ring up customers while following the DSW cash handling policies and register procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized store
Camp Counselor Jul 2013–Aug 2013

Welcome Missionary Church | Pontiac, MI

• Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each day
• Identify and respond to camper behavior issues
• Take primary responsibility for the health, well-being and happiness of campers

Youth Jour nalist May 2011–Jan 2012

Voices for Detroit- Our Life In The D | Detroit, MI

• Conducted phone and in-person interviews to gather information to include in articles and videos.
Researched relevant topical information to write and publish articles.
• Used video and photography skills to create and publish a Public Service Announcement on the topic
of Bullying

Activities/ Leadership Involvement

Co- Founder 2015–2018

Black Undergraduate Medical Association

• Recruited and increased membership by over 200% over 3 years and maintained relations within the club
by obtaining different roles such as Secretary, Events Coordinator, and ultimately President
Peace Officer 2014–2018

Black Student Union

• Maintained Mass Meeting decorum and insured the proceedings adhere to the provisions of the BSU
Constitution, Bylaws and policies
Parliamentarian 2014–2018

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

• Planned annual NAACP Awards honoring students and organizations for their achievements in the
community and upheld Roberts Rules of Orders at all meetings and events
Conferences Attended
• Student National Medical Association Annual Medical Education Conference (SNMA AMEC)- 2016,
2017, 2018
• Student National Medical Association Region V Conference- 2016
• MedEq Health Equity Conference- 2016, 2017
Public Speaking
• Presentation: Predicting Alcohol and Marijuana Use in Adolescents and Emerging Adults with the
Substance Abuse Research Assistant (SARA) Mobile App. The 30th Annual Albert J. Silverman Research
Conference. 2019
• Youth Orator: My Dream Speech. AFSCME Honorary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Keynote Dinner. 2016
Community Service
• Community Action Network Youth Center Volunteer, Washtenaw Health Initiative Volunteer, Alternative
Spring Break, Pioneer High School Rising Scholars Mentor, University of Michigan Health Systems
Volunteer

Affiliations
• Public Health Students of African Descent, Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, Student National
Medical Association, Barger Leadership Institute, Images of Identities Improv Comedy
Yazmyn Cross

Skills
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office and various Data Analysis Software including SPSS and Qualtrics