Omani Tuitt

Experience

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  University of the Virgin Islands

  Jun 2014 - May 2016

  Located an area for a red grouper spawning site to protect the endangered species using MatLab by collecting data on the fish and analyzing it to determine their most frequently visited spots (August 2014 - May 2015)Contacted various manufacturers and vendors to create a budget to build a lab at the University of the Virgin Islands that replicated the one where I conducted research at NASA (August 2015 – May 2016)Designed and started building a vacuum chamber to test polarimeters which helped continue collecting and analyzing data for my research at NASA (August 2015 – May 2016) Show less

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Aug 2014 - May 2016

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
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  NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Research Intern

  Worked in the Astrophysics Department and tested polarimeters that will be used to detect and imageblack holes in flight missions

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  NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Research Intern

  Tested and analyzed components to be used for the next generation model of x-ray polarimetersDeveloped a better model of the x-ray polarimeter to overcome certain systematic limitationsRan multiple tests with the polarimeter using different gases and compared data sets to determine which gas was more effective to useReplaced turbomolecular pump and repaired vacuum chamber to run effective tests

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  University of Florida

  May 2017 - May 2019

  Managed three student research programs on campus that contains roughly 500 students totalAssisted the director with organizing and advertising various campus events and programs such as student workshops, research symposiums, and the Emerging Scholars ProgramCollected and analyzed data on the students in the various research programs to see a correlation between their research endeavors and academic successAnalyzed data to determine whether students benefitted from their research to submit grant proposalsAssisted the director in writing proposals to receive awards and grants from nationally recognized organizations Show less Tested various magnetic nanoparticles to help kill cancer cells and was co-authored on a publication discussing the magnetic nanoparticles that heat the best after thorough analysis of the data that was collectedSynthesized microparticles that contained protein and magnetic nanoparticles and analyzed the protein release data that was collected to determine their efficacy in healing non-union bone fracturesDesigned and manufactured flow device using SolidWorks for medical applications such as removing cytokines that cause inflammation from the body Show less

  • Education Program Manager

    Feb 2018 - May 2019

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    May 2017 - May 2019
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  P & L Financial Services Inc.

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2020

  Insurance Agent

  Called prospective clients and gave them necessary information regarding healthcare and life insuranceHosted events to inform clients the benefits they are entitled to under MedicareEnsured client satisfaction with their policy by addressing any problems or concerns they had with their policy

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  Williams United Logistics

  Sept 2020 - May 2021

  Delivery Driver/Tech Specialist

  Delivered Amazon packages in a timely mannerAssisted new drivers with the onboarding processTroubleshoot and solved any technical difficulties with devices other drivers may be facingCreated manuals for employees to follow for self-help troubleshooting and problem solving

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  Team Tillman Transports

  May 2021 - Mar 2023

  Administrative Assistant/Tech Specialist

  Set up domain and email for company operationsCreate email accounts and passwords for new hiresAssist new hires with the onboarding process and overcome technical issues throughout the processCreate manuals for employees to follow for self-help troubleshooting and problem-solving

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  City of Gainesville

  Jun 2021 - now

  Permit Expeditor

  Manage construction projects by providing estimates for permits and letting contractors know required documentation needed for completionReview construction permit applications to ensure all required documents are given for issuance or plan reviewRegister new contractors in the system so they can submit construction applications to the cityProcess customer payments for permit applicationsSchedule inspections for contractors to ensure they are following the city’s building codesHelp train new hires on the various permitting processes to complete their job effectivelyAssist contractors and homeowners with the permit process until completion via phone, email, and in person Show less