CURRICULUM VITAE

June.01.2010
NAME: Soh Earn (Serapina) Park
CONTACT INFORMATION: 1029 Charlela Ln #302, Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Phone: (310)-986-9803
Email: sp678826@westpost.net
DATE/PLACE OF BIRTH: 09/ 05/86; Seoul, South Korea
EDUCATION:
Shattuck St.Mary's School 1000 Shumway Ave, Faribault, MN 55021
Attended since August 1999 (7th Grade)
Graduated in May of 2005
University Of Illinois Urbana/Champaign, IL 61820
Animal Sciences- Pre-vet, Biotech Concentration
Chemistry Minor
Attended since August 2005
Graduated in May of 2010
VETERINARY WORK AND/OR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Kun Kuk University Full-Time Research & Lab Assistant
May 25th 2009~July 31st 2009
Dr. Joong-Bok Lee Ph.D
Kun Kuk University of Veterinary Medicine
Department of Virology
Gwang Jin Gu Hwa Yang 1 #304
Phone: (82)2-450-3714
Responsibilities: Participated in the research of Porcine Rotavirus Study.
Perform laboratory techniques including RNA and microRNA extraction from whole b
lood samples, DNA extraction, PCR, Real-Time Reverse Transcription PCR, Western
Blotting Southern Blotting, sequencing primers, and cloning of e.coli to produce
more samples of virus.
Performed collaborative research under the direction of mentoring doctors and se
nior scientists.
Provided weekly reports to research conducting head scientists and doctors with
verbal presentation.
OTHER WORK AND/OR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
In-ha University Hospital Full-Time Research & Lab Assistant
August 1st 2009~August 20th 2009
Dr. Won Park MD, PhD
In-ha University Medical School
Department of Rheumatology
Joong Gu Shin Heung 3 Jung Suk Building C,
Incheon, Korea
Phone: (82)32-890-3483
Responsibilities: Perform DNA extraction from blood samples, Real-Time Reverse
Transcription PCR, and cell culturing,
Participated in the research of Osteoclasts with bovine bone samples.
Participated in weekly research meetings with doctors, and gave Power Point pre
sentations of observations made at the Clinical Trial Center.
Worked in animal laboratory of In-ha University hospital with mice
Obtained skills of orbital sinus blood collection for mice, perform anesthesia a
nd tail-vein injection in rat and mice
University of Illinois Laboratory and Exam Assistant for Vision and Hearing Imp
aired Students
August 2008~May 2010
 Bryan McMurray
Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES)
1207 S. Oak St.
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217)333-1970
Responsibilities Assist Students with vision and hearing disabilities with sci
ence backgrounds with their laboratory work.
Ready to participate and take place of student with disabilities when working in
groups of other lab partners by acquiring pre-laboratory readings, assignments,
and procedures.
Assist students with disabilities to repeat questions for them, and fill out sca
ntrons during their exam time.
University of Illinois Laboratory Assistant
Sept 2009~May 2010
Dr. Jon Beever
220 Edward R. Madigan Laboratory
1201 W Gregory Dr
M/C 051
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: (217)333-4194
Responsibilities Extract DNA from large amount of bovine blood samples
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE:
National Geographic Diver PADI, National Geographic
Advanced Open Water Diver PADI
Certified Belayer University of Illinois
EXTRACURRICULAR INTERESTS:
Snowboarding, skiing, rock climbing, jumping horses, golfing, playing tennis, sc
uba diving, playing the violin, piano, swimming

Languages
Fluent in Korean & English
FOREIGN TRAVEL/EXPERIENCE
Agean Conference Summer 2006
Attendee
Crete, Greece
EULAR Summer 2009
Attendee
Copenhagen, Denmark
Study Abroad Summer 2009
University of Illinois Study Abroad Program
Phuket, Thailand
PUBLIC SERVICE:
Meals on Wheels Fall 1999~May 2005
Volunteering at nursing homes, providing senior citizens with food delivery serv
ices.
TECHNICAL LITERACY:
PC, Mac, and Linux Proficient
CLC Workbench for Mac
Fluent with all Microsoft Office programs
Able to type in Korean and English
Proficient with Adobe Photoshop CS4
Proficient with iMovie and Garageband