Experience

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  University of florida

  Jan 2011 - Feb 2018

  Assist with all aspects of the tomato breeding program in National Academy of Science Member Dr. Harry Klee’s group. Tasks include greenhouse and field production of tomato plants, pollinations for making hybrid seeds, fruit harvest and sample preparation, DNA extraction and PCR analysis. Assisted with preparing and analyzing sensory analysis experiments in Dr. Charles Sims’ group. Tasks included preparation of food and beverage samples for sensory analysis, conducting and managing sensory panels, and the proper sanitation/cleanup once an experiment had been preformed. Graded assignments, entered grades and assisted with class activities. Assisted with all aspects of the coleus breeding program in Dr. David Clark’s group. Tasks included greenhouse and field production of plants, performing genetic and environmental screens for several different quantitative traits, seed collection and analysis, data acquisition and basic statistical analysis. Collected blueberry germplasm and preserved them in liquid nitrogen at USDA Conservatory/Oregon State University Research Facility for use in breeding for higher folate levels in blueberries for Dr. Jim Olmstead’s group Assisted with preparing chemicals and laboratory supplies used in screening for human super tasters in National Academy of Science member Dr. Linda Bartoshuk’s group.

  • Research Assistant

    Jun 2017 - Feb 2018

  • Research Assistant

    Mar 2016 - May 2017

  • Teaching Assistant - ORH1030

    Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Research Assistant

    Mar 2009 - Mar 2016

  • Research Assistant

    Jul 2014 - Jul 2014

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2011 - May 2011
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  2 college brothers moving & storage

  Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

  Crew chief - lead mover

  Designated as the individual in responsible for managing a crew of movers for each customer/job assigned to work on. Ensured the timeliness of the move, managed paperwork necessary to complete the billing and liability release, instructed coworkers on the best method to place specific items in the moving truck to ensure their safety, ensured all fragile items were protected as best as possible, assisted with moving furniture into the moving truck, proficient in how to orient oddly shaped objects in a limited amount of space and customer management during a stressful situation. Also gained experience driving large vehicles such as a 16- and 26-foot box truck. Show less

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  Texas a&m university

  Jul 2018 - May 2020

  Graduate research assistant

  Learned how to manage replicated fish nutrition experiments in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems, how to harvest and process large amounts of fish from earthen ponds using a seine net, live feeds (rotifer) production, statistical analysis of data collected from experiments using the software JMP, and larval fish rearing.

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  Creative aquariums

  May 2020 - Jul 2020

  Service technician

  Serviced luxury home and commercial marine aquariums ranging from 90-1000 gallons in size. Daily tasks involved maintaining health of corals and fish within the aquarium system, upkeep on mechanical aspects such as protein skimmers, sump pumps, wavemakers, UV lights, biological media, automatic top off units, water filtration, managing water quality, and applying chemicals to maintain health of organisms as needed in each aquarium. Gained experience with plumbing PVC, coral aquaculture, coral fragging, installing custom residential aquariums and building an aquarium system for coral aquaculture. Show less

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  2 college brothers moving & storage

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

  As Crew Chief, designated to be the individual responsible for managing a crew of movers for each customer/job due to my dependability, trustworthiness and integrity . DOT certified with copious experience driving and backing in 15-, 20-, and 26-foot box trucks, including out of state travel. Proficient in tightly packing box trucks while also preventing damages from shifting during travel. Communicating with customers during the move to provide excellent customer service in difficult situations. Show less

  • Sales Manager

    Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Crew Chief

    Jul 2020 - Dec 2021
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  Florida fish & wildlife conservation commission

  Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

  Fisheries biologist ii

  Conduct research on native and invasive fish species for the state of Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) using electrofishing, haul seine, as well as hook and line methods to collect data for studies. Involved in tagging bass for FWC’s Trophy Bass Program, fisherman surveys and attend conferences/workshops to learn more about the work being performed within the agency for continued education. Proficient in launching, driving and loading center console boats powered by up to 90 HP outboard engines, filling out vehicle logs and equipment upkeep including boat and truck maintenance. Performed microscopy work used to help determine age of fish, data input/analysis and writing reports. Possess CPR Certification (obtained 02/22) and a valid boating license. Show less