Reilly C.

Kuhn
1450 Alta Vista St. Dubuque, IA 52001 | kuhnrei@gmail.com | 217-891-0084
PROFILE
Medical School Applicant
EDUCATION
Loras College - Dubuque, IA Aug 2015 - current
Bachelor of Science, GPA: 3.973/4.00 – Dean’s list all semesters
Major: Biological Research
Minor: Chemistry
Delta Epsilon Sigma academic honor society member
Expected Graduation: May 2019

Auburn High School – Auburn, IL May 2015

GPA 4.00/4.00
National Honor Society (President), Student Council (Vice President), Illinois State Scholar, Big Brothers Big
Sisters, 4-year 3-sport student athlete - All Conference in Volleyball and Track

WORK EXPERIENCE
Loras College – Dubuque, IA Fall 2016 - current
Resident Advisor – Beckman Hall and Lynch McCarthy Apartments
• Ensure that students feel welcome, safe and comfortable in the residence halls
• Provide academic, social guidance, conflict assistance and leadership for new students on campus
through programs and tutoring
• Enhance involvement on campus and promote student volunteerism throughout the community
• Create a positive atmosphere for students of all ages, promoting self-growth and independence

Southern Illinois University/Simmons Cancer Institute – Springfield, IL May 2017 - Aug 2017
Research Assistant - Immunology
• Create plasmid lentiviral vectors for gene delivery in constituent and erythroid specific cells
• Practice lab techniques including plasmid digestion, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and gel extraction and
cloning
• Re-investigate vectors that did not properly digest and find new enzyme for the excision
• Mini-prep E.coli bacteria for bacteria to uptake the particular plasmid vector
• Work alongside medical students, and Ph.D. clinical researchers to gain greater understanding of
research medicine

Stonehill Franciscan Services Care Center – Dubuque, IA July 2016 – Dec 2017
Certified Nursing Assistant - IA License #281401
• Provide assistance in activities of daily living to the residents such as bathing, nutrition & care
management
• Promote continuation of independence and everyday skills through exercise and therapy
• Create relationships and fellowship with residents of all ages and physical abilities

Walgreens – Chatham, IL Oct 2012 - Jun 2015

Pharmacy Technician - IL License # 049.225680
• Arranged and checked out prescriptions, interacting with patients, pharmacists and Walgreens staff
• Selected correct drugs from shelves and correctly counted amounts being dispensed to the patient
• Operated the pharmacy database and software to create special prescriptions and patient inquiries
• Compiled lists of drugs to be ordered for wholesale, using the Walgreens inventory system
Physician Office Shadowing Experience

Kevin Jeffries, MD and Cristal Snider, MD – Geneseo, IL Beth Gullone, MD – Galena, IL

Emily Mols, NP – Wyoming, IL

ACTIVITIES

Loras Student Alumni Council Fall 2015 - current

Leadership Board
• Plan and organize events, which enhance interaction between students, staff, and alumni
• Strengthen communication and increase networking opportunities between students and alumni
• Educate students and alumni about philanthropy and vision of Loras College

Student Athlete Advisory Committee Fall 2015 - current

Secretary
• Identify and advocate for significant student-athlete issues such as injuries or transfer athletes
• Enhance Division III student-athlete involvement and engagement
• Initiate community outreach within the schools/teams

Loras College Women’s Volleyball Fall 2015 - current

• Compete in the Iowa Intercollegiate Conference (IIAC), now American Rivers Conference
• 2016 and 2017 All-Academic Team
• Selected as Loras College representative for IIAC Student-Athlete Leadership Conference
• Improved team morale by being a leader and showing support to all teammates
• Team Captain for senior season

Special Olympics Volunteer and Organizer – Dubuque, IA Sep 2016 – current

• Worked with the Dubuque Packers, a Special Olympics team out of Dubuque, IA
• Coordinated gym and track space for athletes to practice
• Organized practices for the team and ensured that student volunteers could help
• Attended team’s weekly practices to support, coach, lead, and serve as a role model

Loras Environmental Action Forum (LEAF) January 2018 – current

• Help create sustainable options for Loras College students in
• Engage in community events that promote environmental efforts and sustainable actions
• Limit water and food waste on campus – in cafeteria and in residence halls
• Promote community recycling and decreased waste production

Newman Civic Fellow February 2018 – current

• Nominated by Loras College President and faculty members, received award in February
• Create positive social change within community of Dubuque and campus of Loras College
• Led Special Olympics team and program in Dubuque to promote better student-community relationship
• Planning and seeking community activities for students/faculty engagement

Culture Based Learning Trips – Port Au Prince, Haiti and Delhi, India January 2017 and 2018
• Worked with Partners in Development encouraging independence and whole life improvement
• Assisted in healthcare clinic, observing many common diseases and arranging medications
• Provided labor to install cement flooring, bathrooms, and fencing in poor neighborhoods
• Experienced culture diversity in poverty-stricken areas, creating lasting relationships
• Helped restore wetland areas in Delhi, India and planted native trees
• Visited and became educated on the protected lands of India and the practices that biologists implement
• Formed sustainability practice protocols for Haitians and Indians, now practiced at Loras College
• Learned about interfaith practices and peacebuilding

SKILLS/INTERESTS

Hiking | Kayaking | Traveling | Ecology | Service Trips | Crossfit | Exercise & Health