Assistant Grower

• Apr 2023 - Present

Student

• Jan 2020 - Present

Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Biology with an emphasis in plant studies, minoring in Business. Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Biology with an emphasis in plant studies, minoring in Business.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

Responsible for greenhouse care of quinoa plants and variants. Prepare seeds to germinate in clean lab environment. Collect tissue samples and conduct DNA extractions. Keep accurate records and analyze data. -Analyzed seed data to determine success of cross-breeding and identify candidates for further development. -Prepared and presented data visualizations in scientific poster format. Responsible for greenhouse care of quinoa plants and variants. Prepare seeds to germinate in clean lab environment. Collect tissue samples and conduct DNA extractions. Keep accurate records and analyze data. -Analyzed seed data to determine success of cross-breeding and identify candidates for further development. -Prepared and presented data visualizations in scientific poster format.

Grower Intern

• Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

Collaborated with the Assistant Growers and Head Grower in all aspects of greenhouse management. Conducted scientific tests on nutrient solutions and plants. Observed and reported plant health indicators and key indicators of IPM needs. Kept accurate and clear records of data. -Created multiple SOP’s for easier training and more consistent work in the future. -Created inventory spreadsheet to better monitor chemical inventories. Collaborated with the Assistant Growers and Head Grower in all aspects of greenhouse management. Conducted scientific tests on nutrient solutions and plants. Observed and reported plant health indicators and key indicators of IPM needs. Kept accurate and clear records of data. -Created multiple SOP’s for easier training and more consistent work in the future. -Created inventory spreadsheet to better monitor chemical inventories.

Grower Intern

• Apr 2022 - Jul 2022

Laboratory Technician

• May 2021 - Aug 2021

Used 3D digital modeling software and operated resin printers to convert dental scans into 3D printed “DIBS” orthodontics bracket transfer appliances. Converted dental impressions into plaster physical models. Achievements: -Reduced ceramic bracket 3D model adjustment process from 1 hour to 10 minutes with macro automation. -Contributed to standardizing bracket scanning procedure, increasing consistency and decreasing production time. -Produced and edited Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents. -Received a 30% pay increase within 2 months of hire. Show less

Research Assistant

• Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

Software Developer. Developed research tools to analyze mass spectrometry data of protein concentrations. Made significant improvements to user experience design and analysis capabilities of previous program iteration. Worked in Python programming language. Software Developer. Developed research tools to analyze mass spectrometry data of protein concentrations. Made significant improvements to user experience design and analysis capabilities of previous program iteration. Worked in Python programming language.

Missionary

• Oct 2017 - Oct 2019

Served a full-time mission for The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Served the people in the Four Corners area (Page AZ, Gallup NM, Cortez CO, Flora Vista NM, Winslow AZ, Kayenta AZ) and on the Navajo Nation Reservation. Trained new missionaries. Zone Leader over 15+ missionaries. Responsible for interviewing, scheduling, planning meetings, teaching, and reporting. Participated in extensive community service. Served a full-time mission for The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Served the people in the Four Corners area (Page AZ, Gallup NM, Cortez CO, Flora Vista NM, Winslow AZ, Kayenta AZ) and on the Navajo Nation Reservation. Trained new missionaries. Zone Leader over 15+ missionaries. Responsible for interviewing, scheduling, planning meetings, teaching, and reporting. Participated in extensive community service.

Sales Associate

• Aug 2014 - Aug 2016

Sales associates provide fast, friendly service by actively seeking out customers to assess their needs and provide assistance. Sales associates have an emphasis on department and product knowledge, providing information on product features, and knowing related items to sell an entire project. Associates in this position know how to greet, qualify, recommend and close every customer in their department, and know how to handle basics in adjacent departments. Sales associates maintain the in-stock condition of assigned areas, and ensure that it is clean, shoppable, and safe. Each associate has the responsibility of providing a safe working and shopping environment by following all safety policies & standards, completing specified safety training, immediately correcting hazards & unsafe conditions or reporting conditions to the Manager On Duty, and working safely as not to endanger themselves, co-workers, vendors, or customers. These associates work in cooperation with their Department Supervisor and other associates in their department as well as other sales departments. (Published by Home Depot) Show less

Warehouse Worker

• Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

Responsible for the safe and accurate transportation and handling of merchandise. Often working in small teams with little to no supervision. Self time management and problem solving. Warehouse environment with occasional heavy machinery use. Responsible for the safe and accurate transportation and handling of merchandise. Often working in small teams with little to no supervision. Self time management and problem solving. Warehouse environment with occasional heavy machinery use.