DANIELLA AMATO

Permanent: 1317 Keenland Dr. Bartlett, IL 60103|Temporary: 6442 N Glenwood Ave. Chicago, IL 60626
Cell: 630-373-1995|daniellaamato1@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
Passionate biology major equipped with excellent knowledge of various sciences. Brings experience
from interpersonal job positions, a clinical research internship, and multiple hands-on projects.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Loyola University Chicago

Expected May 2017

Minor in Italian Language

Recipient of Damen Academic Scholarship.
Recipient of College of Arts & Sciences Internship Grant
Recipient of John Felice Scholarship
Coursework in Genetics, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Chemistry, and Calculus.
Member of the Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority.
Semester abroad in Rome, Italy; English language tutor for Italian natives.

INTERNSHIPS AND RESEARCH

Clinical Research Assistant for the Hospitalist Project

6/2014 8/2016

University of Chicago Medical Center

Interviewed patients to evaluate the quality of care that they receive in the hospital.
Collaborated with other researchers to find out how to improve hospital care and treatment.
Gained experience in initiating communication with patients and networking with health care
providers.
Utilized databases to document and look up research results, as well as patient information.
Maintained confidentiality of patient records.
Experienced working in a multicultural and dynamic environment.

Medical Researcher
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

6/2016 11/2016

Collaborated on the Hispanocare Project, aiming to improve the quality of healthcare for the
Hispanic community in Chicago; contacted various medical clinics to research what services are
available.
Research assistant for a cardiology study; looked up patient records and charts and inputted data
into excel to determine CHA2DS2-VASc scores.

EXPERIENCE
Waitress, promoted to supervisor
Jewell Events Catering Chicago, IL

Learned how to how to pay exceptional attention to detail.

Forged sturdy relationships with the customers, employees,
guests and sales managers of the events.
Productively handled, monitored and controlled entire food and
beverage operations.
Supervised all catering staff for weddings and other large events.

Desk Receptionist
Loyola University Chicago Department of Residence Life Chicago, IL

8/2015 9/2016

Monitored visitor access and maintained security awareness.

Greeted visitors and residents entering the building & addressed
any issues/concerns/questions they had by conveying
information to other necessary departments on campus.

Physical Therapy Assistant/Receptionist

Midwest Medical Offices Streamwood, IL

6/2014 present

Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and

maintained patient flow.
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple

12/2013 1/2014; seasonal

telephone lines, booking patient appointments, filing papers, and

maintaining operations by following policies and procedures.
Operated the tools used for patient care and maintained
organization of the clinic.
Provided outstanding communication and direct care to patients
by providing heat therapy and ultrasounds.

CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Certified Nurse Assistant

8/19/2016
CPR certified through American Heart Association
3/2014, updated 4/2016
First Aid certified through American Heart Association
4/2016
Experience in patient evaluation and intervention as well as problem solving and critical thinking.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.

VOLUNTEER HISTORY AND LEADERSHIP

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Cardiac Care Unit volunteer
School Services Tutor in Family Life Center

6/2015 1/2016
1/2016 9/2016

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center; Wayfinder, Clinicals in

Emergency Room and PACU

6/2014 1/2016

Illinois Heart Rescue; CPR instructor

Summer 2014

Global Brigades Medical and Dental trip to Honduras

8/9/14 8/15/14

Marketing Chair for the Chicago Global Brigades Executive Board.

Coordinating a Medical Trip to Nicaragua for January 2017.

2/2016 present

Secretary for Loyolas Italian Club.

4/2016 present

Formal Chairwoman for Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority.

11/2015 present

Community Service Cabinet Chairwoman for Panhellenic Council

of Loyola Greek Life.

1/2014 11/2015