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neema ceesay

@neemaceesay

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I'm a health science researcher supporting clinical trials and patient care.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build on my clinical research, laboratory, and patient-facing experience in a role supporting ethical, well-managed studies and meaningful health outcomes.

I've supported two active clinical trials at Johns Hopkins University's Otolaryngology Clinical Trials Core, helping maintain protocol adherence, documentation, participant eligibility, safety, and compliance.

I process and manage patient specimens using standardized collection, labeling, and storage protocols. I've also presented original research at the C.A.R.E.S Symposium twice and completed CITI certifications in Human Subjects Research and Good Clinical Practice, along with IRB certification.

As an Intermediate Algebra teaching assistant at Spelman College, I monitored student progress, relayed student feedback, and graded coursework and exams. Earlier, I was promoted from Sales Associate to Third Key Manager at Claire's within six months.

I'm pursuing a B.S. in Health Science at Spelman College and have complemented my work through laboratory training at FAES at NIH, physician shadowing, and volunteer service with the British Medical Research Council in The Gambia.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Intern, Otolaryngology Clinical Trials Core

Johns Hopkins University

Jun 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 2 months)

Supported regulatory operations and day-to-day management of two active clinical trials within the Otolaryngology Clinical Trials Core, including protocol adherence and documentation. Screened and monitored trial participants, processed patient specimens, and presented research at the C.A.R.E.S Symposium.

Clinical Trials Regulatory Compliance Patient Screening Specimen Processing Research Presentation

Intermediate Algebra Teacher's Assistant

Spelman College

Jan 2024 - May 2024 (4 months)

Monitored student progress and provided detailed feedback to the course instructor. Served as a liaison between students and the instructor, relaying questions, concerns, and feedback, and graded assignments and exams.

Grading Student Support Feedback

Sales Associate to Third Key Manager

Claire's

Apr 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years 4 months)

Managed cash transactions and operated Point of Sale (POS) systems for accurate financial processing. Received specialized training to become a certified piercing specialist and was promoted to Third Key Manager within six months.

Point of Sale Cash Handling Customer Service Piercing Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Spelman College

Bachelor of Science, Health Science

2022 -

Activities and societies: Vice President of Spelman's Environmental Task Force (E.T.F.), Secretary of AUC Spriggs Boroughs Theater and Dance Ensemble, General Body Member of AUC African Student Association.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Health Science with expected graduation in May 2026.

Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES) at NIH

Certificate, Biotechnology

2017 - 2017

Participated in the Saturday Science Academy, acquiring basic laboratory techniques and hands-on bench skills, developing data analysis skills, and practicing scientific writing.