Leah Davis

Experience

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  Outback Steakhouse

  Jun 2020 - Mar 2021

  Hostess

  Stand for 12+ hours during shiftsWelcomed guests in a friendly and genuine mannerSeated guests while managing the seating chart as well as dining flowOpened and closed as neededAssisted other employees with side work including, but not limited to cleaning, refilling guest beverages, folding silverware, etc.Helped fellow team members and other departments wherever necessary to maintain positive working relationships

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  Chili's

  Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  To-Go Teammember

  Used suggestive selling techniques Ensured that all orders taken were read back to the guest to ensure accuracyPrepared orders in a timely manner and quality checked them Assisted with other duties not in my job description to ensure a smooth shiftPerformed opening and closing duties as neededNavigated guest complaints such that repeat customers were created/maintained

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  Rapid Genomics

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Intern

  • Wash/autoclave laboratory dishware• Practice lab cleanliness, sterilization, and disposal techniques to avoid contamination• Sample arrival and inventory management• Buffer preparation and sterilizationTotal of 140 hours

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  UF Health

  May 2022 - now

  Current work: assisting a PhD Candidate on his project regarding C. elegans and the link between target genes on cell degeneration commonly seen with aging. This is a multiphasic investigation to determine genetic outliers exhibiting an increased or decreased prevalence of leaky gut in affected nematodes. Additional projects include research into Alzheimer's Disease using C. elegans homologs and artificial intelligence development in partnership with another laboratory.

  • Laboratory Technician

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department of Physiology and Aging, Geriatric Research

    May 2022 - Mar 2023
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  ShandsCair Ground

  Jan 2024 - now

  Emergency Medical Technician