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Whitney James

Fast Food Cook

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

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Timeline
About me
Biochemistry Major at LSU | Aspiring Toxicologist | LS-LAMP Scholar | Content Creator | Driven by Science and Innovation
Education
- Louisiana State University
  2020 - 2025
  Bachelor of Science - BS Biochemistry
  Activities and Societies: -The Golden Band From Tiger Land, Band Member -The LSU Chapter of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences -The LSU Chapter of The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
Experience
- Dairy Queen
  Feb 2017 - now
  Fast Food Cook
  -Ability to calculate sales and change quickly-Responding & resolving customer complaints -Ability to effectively communicate to customers and Dairy Queen Staff-Ability to work in a fast-paced and busy environment
- Ross Stores, Inc.
  May 2020 - now
  Retail Associate
  - Processing sales transactions and taking payments-Working with the Ross Team to meet the Store & Company goals-Responding & Resolving Customer Complaints -Processing Returned items-Assisted in Stocking Merchandise -Ability to calculate sales and Change Quickly-Scanning and Bagging in Excellently and Efficient Timing
- LSU Residential Life
  Aug 2020 - May 2023
  Student Office Assistant
- LSU Sports Properties
  Aug 2020 - now
  Band Member for The Golden Band From Tigerland
- LSU AgCenter
  Jun 2023 - Jul 2023
  Undergraduate Student Researcher
  -Assisted with Dr. Georgianna Tuuri and LSU Ph.D. Candidate, Imani Carr, with planning and recruiting undergraduate and graduate students for the Summer Cooking Program.
- LSU AgCenter
  Sept 2023 - now
  Undergraduate Student Researcher
  Assisting with Toxicology Lab Research under the mentorship of, Dr. James T. Wise.
- Academy Sports + Outdoors
  Jan 2024 - now
  Sales Associate
  -Working with the Academy Team to meet the Store & Company goals-Responding & Resolving Customer Complaints -Processing Returned items-Performed Apparel Assistance for Customers-Folded and Hung up Clothes
- LSU Department of Chemistry
  Jan 2025 - now
  Undergraduate Research Assistant
  The CERP Group, led by Dr. Zakiya Wilson-Kennedy, pursues fundamental research in chemistry education. We investigate and test theories that contribute to the understanding of the effects of inclusive pedagogical and mentoring strategies on the culture of STEM classrooms, student affect, persistence & graduation, and learning outcomes. We create and test development structures that cultivate self-efficacy and agency, particularly for PEERs (persons excluded by ethnicity or race).
Licenses & Certifications
- Black Beauty STEMinist Lab Intensive Internship
  Spelman College Cosmetic Science
  Aug 2024
  View certificate
- Social and Behavioral Research
  CITI Program
  May 2023
  View certificate
- Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research
  CITI Program
  May 2023
  View certificate
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Whitney James
  Spring 2024 Dean’s List Recipient LSU College of Science May 2024 The LSU College of Science recognized me during my Spring 2024 semester for achieving academic excellence of maintaining a 3.5 - 3.99 GPA, with at least 15 credit hours during the semester.
- Awarded to Whitney James
  The LSU Chapter of the Louis Stokes Louisiana Alliance for Minority Participation Scholarship Recipient (LS-LAMP Scholar) Louisiana State University Chapter of LS-LAMP Dec 2023
- Awarded to Whitney James
  Fall 2022 Dean’s List Recipient LSU College of Science Dec 2022 The LSU College of Science recognized me during my Fall 2022 semester for achieving academic excellence of maintaining a 3.5 - 3.99 GPA, with at least 15 credit hours during the semester.
- Awarded to Whitney James
  The Golden Band ‘4th Year Band Member’ Award The Golden Band From Tiger Land at Louisiana State University I was recognized and awarded with this prestigious plaque to highlight my achievement in my outstanding service and commitment to Louisiana State University’s Marching Band Organization throughout my time at LSU.

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