Christopher Russell dunne - Expanded CV
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Education
Bucknell University: Pennsylvania, USA
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Class of 2015
Summa Cum Laude (GPA 3.94/4.00)
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile: Santiago, Chile
Semester Abroad with Concentration in Political Science, Fall of 2014
With the Highest Honors (GPA 6.1/7.0)
Academic Awards and Honors
Rhodes Scholarship Nominee
Bucknell’s only nominee for the 2014 application
The Louis W. Robey Prize
Selected as the graduating senior who best exemplified the aims of a Bucknell education
The Bucknell Prize in Neuroscience
Given to a neuroscience student with exceptional scholastic achievements and the highest potential to make a significant contribution to the field
Presidential Fellow
One of fifteen recipients of Bucknell’s most prestigious research fellowship in the class of 2015
Phi Beta Kappa
Member of the oldest honor society in the United States for the liberal arts and sciences
National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH)
Recognized as top 1% of leaders on campus by the NRHH chapter of Bucknell
Research Experience
Foreign Policy Analyst: Bucknell Institute for Public Policy (04/2014 – 05/2015)
Analyzed democracy promotion as a component of U.S. Cold War strategy
Prepared briefings and keyword-searchable notecards; recommended usefulness of Spanish and English primary sources
Lobbied U.S. House of Representatives urging legislators to sign the Schakowsky Letter supporting human rights in Honduras
Received grant to fund summer research
Neuroscience Research Assistant: EC Marin Neurobiology Lab (08/2011 – 06/2014)
Planned and carried out research experiments in a developmental neurobiology lab
Directed and supervised three undergraduate students
Keynote Speaker at Bucknell’s largest research symposium (Kalman Research Symposium)
Presented research at national genetics conference
Dunne et al. (2013). “Characterization of developmental expression patterns and identification of associated genes of GAL4 enhancer traps.” 54th Annual Drosophila Genetics Conference, Washington, D.C.
First author of peer-reviewed publication
Dunne et al. (2014). "Structured Inquiry-Based Learning: Drosophila Gal4 Enhancer Trap Characterization in an Undergraduate Laboratory Course." PLoS Biol 12(12): e1002030.
Developed and received two $3,500 grants to fund summer research (2012; 2013)
Select Professional Experience
International Sales Adviser: OnCell (04/2017 – present)
International business development
Small Business Owner: Kaya Kopi Luwak (09/2016 – present)
Import Luwak Coffee from Indonesia for sale in the USA
Oversee importation of product into USA
Lecturer of Medical English: Dong A University Vietnam (08/2016 – present)
Teach English to medical students
Create curriculum and all necessary materials
Marketing Operations Associate: Crossix Solutions (07/2015 – 07/2016)
Analyze marketing campaigns, create reports and presentations highlighting major findings
Research pharmaceutical industry and summarize market trends for key stakeholders
Residential Advisor: Bucknell University Office of Residential Life (08/2012 – 05/2015)
Programmed social and educational events, managed budget, documented policy violations
Mediated dialogue between residents to resolve conflicts and manage crisis situations
Student consultant for university during 2015 hiring to select 100 RAs out of 300 applicants
Notable Activities
Nested Savings International (07/2015 – present)
Fundraising coordinator for non-profit organization dedicated to improving food security and economic development in Northern Uganda
Bucknell University Alumni Association Board of Directors (2013-2015)
Tasked to represent alumni, engage Bucknellians, promote and enhance Bucknell University
Wrote for Alumni Magazine
Provided student perspective as one of ten student members on the Board
Language Tutor (08/2011 – 05/2015)
Mesa de Español (Bucknell University) – led biweekly discussion in Spanish to help students practice Spanish
American Corner (Universidad Diego Portales) – led weekly conversation groups to help Chilean students learn English and understand application process of U.S. universities (2014)
TEDx Speaker (04/2015)
Selected as one of five speakers at the inaugural TEDx Bucknell University
Title of talk: “How and Why to Broaden Your Perspective”
Presidential Fellows Steering Committee (2012-2015)
Founder – committee tasked to broaden and enhance the Presidential Fellows program
Implemented annual reception to encourage networking among fellows and university leaders
Created and led weekly discussion sessions about current events and global challenges
Chi Phi Fraternity, Phi Lambda Theta Chapter (2012-2015)
President – oversaw 20 men and a $15,000 budget (05/2013-08/2013)
Academics Chair – mentored members regarding academic success (2013-2014)
Interfraternity Council Delegate – represented Chi Phi at campus-wide meetings (2012)
Languages Spoken
English – Native fluency
Spanish – Advanced proficiency
Vietnamese – Upper intermediate proficiency
French – Intermediate proficiency