*MATTHEW OTOOLE*

13 Charleston Road * Hinsdale, IL 60521 * (630) 740-5592 (c) * mo10562da@westpos

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EDUCATION:
MIAMI UNIVERSITY, OXFORD, OH Fall 2006-May 2010
Bachelor of Arts, May 2010
*Major: Zoology, Cumulative GPA: 3.54/4.0
Achievements: Phi Delta Theta, Dean's list (4 semesters), Research Apprentice to
Andrew Wasserstrom, graduated cum laude _______________________________________
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1). Northwestern University, Chicago, IL Summer 2008 - Present
Research Associate, Dept of Cardiology
*Completed a study investigating the effects of the anti-anginal drug ranolazine
in Langendorff-perfused rat hearts and published this work in the Journal of Ph
armacology and Experimental Therapeutics (Nov 2009)
*Conducted an independent immunohistochemical staining study evaluating the loca
tion of ryanodine receptors in rat ventricular myocytes
*Completed a spontaneous calcium release study in rat hearts and published this
work in Circulation Research (Aug 2010)
*Developed events histograms and performed statistical analysis for recent ranol
azine heart failure study
*Independently researched ventricular hypertrophy to determine the early stages
of disease development
2.) Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Elmhurst, IL Summer 2007
Patient Advocate, Emergency Department
*Registered new patients and assisted triage nurses with initial consultations
*Rewrote medical supply code system to facilitate finding hundreds of supplies
*Transported patients, restocked and cleaned rooms in preparation for new admits
3.) Illinois Medical District Guest House Foundation July 2010 - Presen
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Administrative Assistant, Chicago, IL
*Completed a room quality checklist and furniture inventory to improve customer
satisfaction
*Assisted in organizing a wine tasting fundraiser that generated $30,000
*Coordinated room re-location to allow guests to stay in close proximity and cre
ate a community environment
4.) Ruth Lake Country Club, Hinsdale,IL Spring 2002-Present
Honor Caddy
*Gained client service experience while working for a myriad of individuals on t
he golf course
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LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
1.) Young Hearts for Life, Downers Grove, IL Fall 2006 - Present
EKG Technician
*Completed EKG technician certification courses at College of Dupage (2007)
*Performed EKGs on hundreds of high school students in suburban Chicago
*Coordinated high school EKG screening program looking for hypertrophic cardiomy
opathy and other signs of sudden cardiac death
*Prepared and submitted an abstract evaluating accuracy of the computer-generate
d QT interval to the American Heart Association
2.) Costa Rica Medical Service Trip, Hinsdale,IL Summer 2009
Physician Assistant Student Leader
*Appointed leader of physician assistant program for 25 high school and college
students
*Taught other students how to perform EKGs, blood pressures measurements, and ch
eck pulses of new patients
*Coordinated the setup of six one day clinics and pharmacies in various towns th
roughout Costa Rica
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SKILLS AND INTERESTS:
*Skills - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Experience with
MATLAB, SigmaPlot 8.0, Immunohistochemistry and other lab techniques; Certified
EKG technician, CPR certified
*Interests - Golf, Weightlifting, Traveling, eBay Business