Alexis Willis

Experience

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  AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2020

  Brand Ambassador

  -Lead cashier during shift-Restocked supplies-Greeted, served, and answered customer questions

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  University of Kentucky- Equine Geriatric Little Research Farm

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

  Research Assistant

  -Certified in: Working with IACUC, Syringes and Needles, and Occupational Health and Safety (LATG107) Aug. 2021-AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2020 Edition Certification Aug. 2021-Assisted Graduate Students with Equine related Research Studies-Administered an assortment of medication on a scheduled and/or emergent basis (Oral,IM,IV)-Performed regular farm maintenance-Managed feed schedule

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  University of Kentucky

  Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  Teaching Assistant

  Animal Science Teaching Assistant-Helped lead animal dissections (Sheep, Chicken, Pig, etc.)-Supported student questions in class discussing a wide range of Animal Science topics (Digestion, Feed Composition, Reproduction, etc.)

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  RACING SURFACES TESTING LABORATORY

  May 2023 - now

  Undergraduate Equine Sport Surface Intern/ Researcher

  -Performing Laser Diffraction Testing using Malvern's Mastersizer 3000 Particle Size Analyzer-Researching Equine Track Surfaces Sand Durability-Ground Penetrating Radar data collection and organization-Creator of the RSTL Ground Penetrating Radar Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), 2023-Working with Mackenzie Rockefeller, Dr. Peta Hitchens, and the University of Melbourne to compile data collected in a survey for Racing Victoria-Generating reports for Sieve/Hydrometer Lab Testing and Laser Diffraction Lab Testing Show less