Alexia D.

Blanks
(817) 721-1250
ablan61@lsu.edu
alexia.blanks@gmail.com
Education
Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, Louisiana May 2021
Animal Science, Pre-Veterinarian GPA: 2.997

R.L. Turner High School , Carrollton, TX August 2013-June 2017

Diploma GPA: 3.6
Top 7% out of 485 students

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY June 2016-July2016

3 Credit Hours; Small Animal Practice ANSC 1120

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX July 2014 and July 2015
Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science Camp
Experience
Peer Mentor August 2019-Present
LSU College of Agriculture, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
 Lead planner checks
 Lead a small group breakout session each class
 Assist with grading portfolio projects throughout the semester
 Participating in individual advising meetings with students
 Weekly communication with section instructor
 Assist in planning service projects for the students to complete
 Assist in managing facility tours
Intern September 2018-December 2018
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
 Assist with rotation of stock in the food room
 Dispose of expired food in the food room & refrigerator
 Observed surgical procedures
 Cleaning and setting up cages
 Washing endotracheal tubes
 Cleaning surgical instruments
Intern September 12, 2016-May 13, 2017
Walnut Plaza Veterinary Hospital
 Restraining animals for physical examination
 Preparing vaccinations for patients
 Preparing fecal samples for analysis
 Staining slides
 Walking dogs
 Cleaning and setting up cages
 Prepare/stock heartworm test kits
 Stock & clean lab counters
 Stock & clean fecal flotation area of lab counter
 Stock, organize & clean treatment exam rooms/dental suite
 Stock, organize & clean treatment tables
 Assist with rotation of stock in the food room
 Dispose of expired food in the food room & refrigerator
 Wash endotracheal tubes
 Check expiration dates on vaccinations
 Check expiration dates on other medications
Conservation Guide September 2016-November 2016
Dallas Zoo
 Create nature games, crafts, and activities to visitors of all ages in the Nature Exchange & Discovery Animals House
 Educate visitors of all ages about the animals, assist with animal presentations, and care for the birds in Birds Landing

Skills/Honors/Activities
Honors: Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) Recipient, Ogden Honors College Member
Current Activities: Taekwondo United, Pre-Vet Club, Presidential Millennial Scholars Program, Phi Sigma Pi Honors Fraternity, Minority
Women’s Movement, LSU Dance Ambassadors, Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences, and National Association of
Black Veterinarians.
Past Activities: Camp RYLA, National Honor Society, National FFA Organization, St. John Baptist Church Youth Leadership Council, Mu
Alpha Theta, and Yearbook.