TREVOR CHARLES HUNT

493 Mountain Laurel Chapel Hill, NC 27517 585.727.6753

[email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/thunt8
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EDUCATION
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, May 2015

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Double Minor in Biology and Chemistry

GPA: Cumulative 3.653; Major 3.925; Math/Science 3.595
Deans List: Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014
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EXPERIENCE
Sociology Honors Program, Thesis Author, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, August 2014 Present

Explore the social factors behind an observed and alarming racial disparity in hospital discharges against medical advice
Perform quantitative analyses of an expansive dataset while becoming deeply familiar with literature on race and healthcare
Work with mentor, Dr. Simon, to refine focus of this unprecedented look into the intersection of medical data and social theory
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Intern, Research Triangle Park, NC, May 2014 August 2014

Conducted research on hippocampal neurons in the Ion Channel Physiology Group of the Neurobiology Laboratory
Identified presynaptic substrates of 7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors and studied link to Protein Kinase A activation
Dissected and cultured brain tissue, ran immunocytochemistry assays, and measured fluorescence with confocal microscopy
Worked on project independently, solving problems as they arose, but also reported to a research mentor at regular intervals
Contributed findings that will inspire treatments to combat cognitive impairment in Alzheimers and Parkinsons patients

Wake Forest University Learning Assistance Center, Academic Tutor, Winston-Salem, NC, August 2012 Present

Assist students of all ages with developing better study skills and learning difficult course material
Identify each students learning style and develop a unique tutoring plan to help them succeed in their academic goals
Provide academic assistance in a diverse range of courses including Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, Sociology, and Psychology
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ACTIVITIES, HONORS, AND LEADERSHIP
Honor Societies:

Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society, Wake Forest University, May 2014 Present
Participate in all events while preparing an honors thesis on racial disparities in medical care and discharge rates
Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society, Wake Forest University, January 2014 Present
Actively involved in many events including fundraisers, service projects, and as a speaker on pre-med mentorship panels
Pro Humanitate Honor Roll, The Volunteer Service Corps, Wake Forest University, March 2015 Present
Memberships:

Dining Dilemmas: Bioethics in the Pre-Health Professions, Wake Forest University, August 2013 Present
Attend semi-annual guest speaker events on medical ethics and actively debate key issues with peers and speaker
Awarded certificate of completion in March, 2015 recognizing exceptional growth in medical and ethical awareness
Board of Advisers, Office of Personal and Career Development, Wake Forest University, August 2013 September 2014
Provided input and feedback on OPCDs nationally recognized programs and initiatives to tailor them to student body needs
Collaborated with fellow board members, faculty, administrators, and guest speakers to fuel further innovation in the OPCD
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SERVICE AND PHILANTHROPY
Volunteer:

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Volunteer in Operating Room and Interventional Radiology, January 2014 Present
Provide crucial assistance to O.R. staff by gathering and delivering supplies essential to each procedures success
Work alongside hospital staff to ensure that physician needs are met while shadowing a variety of unique procedures
Williams Adult Day Center, Senior Services Volunteer, April 2014
Assisted with activities and conversed with seniors while working to ensure their good health, comfort, and safety
Fundraising:

Deacs vs. Cancer: Head Shaving Fundraiser, Volunteer and Participant, April 2012 2014
Assisted in operation of the event and shaved my head to help raise money for and awareness of childrens cancer research
Helped to raise over $50,000 for research with two different sponsor organizations in my three years of involvement
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SKILLS
Laboratory: Proficient with Zeiss 710 Confocal microscope, skilled in a multitude of biology, chemistry, and physics lab techniques
Computer: Expert grasp of Microsoft Office, skilled with SPSS Statistics, MetaMorph Microscopy, Photoshop, and many more
Foreign Language: Working proficiency in Spanish (Interagency Language Roundtable: Read-3, Write-3, Speak-2+, Listen-2+)