Sam Herring

Experience

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  Gold Leaf Landscaping

  May 2012 - Sept 2019

  Landscaper

  Collaborated on designing gardens, patios, and other hardscaping projects

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  The Perk Eatery and Pub

  Sept 2012 - Feb 2024

  Server

  Managed a high-volume food window to efficiently ensure dishes met high standardsTrained new staff in each role to be fast paced with strong communication skills,problem solving abilities, and extensive menu knowledgeGained valuable experience in entry level roles, bussing and hosting, before leveraging experience into roles as a food runner, expo, and server

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  Ooka Japanese Restaurant

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

  Server
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  Four Dogs Tavern

  Jul 2020 - Feb 2023

  Server

  Produced high volume of sales while collaborating with a large team between multiplebuildingsConfidently managed closing duties with strong problem-solving skills, equipped toeffectively communicate with a variety of client and personality types

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  National Science Foundation (NSF)

  May 2021 - Jan 2023

  Associate Researcher

  Research the field’s understanding of teacher leadership by examining the influence ofteacher leadership development on the professional trajectories of Master TeachingFellows.Work with multiple teams to develop, revise, and implement the use of a codebook tocode interview transcripts and synthesize findings.Assisted in providing pieces of data for sample code table and edited the paper for clarity, style, and grammatical accuracy.Develop, revise, and implement the use of a codebook to code interview transcripts. Show less

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  PrimBio Research Institute, LLC

  Feb 2022 - Sept 2022

  Research Assistant

  Safely conducted laboratory experiments including RT-PCR testing for SARS-COV2,nucleic acid extraction, fragmentation, and sequencing in BSL-2 laboratory conditionsusing BSL-3 practices.Researched, established, and wrote technical treatment protocol for emerging UTI testing kit Developed and gave presentations supported by clinical data for team education on emerging trends in virology.Conducted daily maintenance and safety checks of laboratory equipment.

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  Eater

  Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

  Contributing Writer

  Author enagaging articles about local foods and restaurants

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  Bakery de France

  Feb 2024 - now

  Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician

  Conducts audits and verifications of Critical Control and Preventative Control Points per facility HACCP/HARPC plansMonitors GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliance throughout the facilityAssists in the education and training of workforce on food quality & food safety issues

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  Row 7 Seed Company

  Jul 2024 - now

  Culinary Specialist

  Inspire and educate shoppers about the Row 7 brand and vegetable varieties, sharing key culinary, scientific, and flavor detailsPrepare, cook, and serve tastings of Row 7 vegetables to shoppers, ensuring that the experience reflects Row 7’s culinary excellence