Experience

Andrew College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Mar 2022 - Present

  Increase enrollment by expanding existing and adding new academic programs Increase retention, persistence, graduation and transfer rates by building a comprehensive case management system and reforming developmental education with co-requisite courses, providing eMentoring, Coaching and peer tutoring. Strengthen academic and institutional effectiveness by investing in technology infrastructure and online learning.Strengthen professional development for faculty and staff

• • Aug 2021 - Present

  Assist in recruiting students for the sustainable agriculture and agribusiness programs.Foster outreach partnerships and collaborative relationships with area farmers, agribusinesses, local schools and mutally supporting organizations.

• • Aug 2021 - Present

  Designed and implemented STEM based curriculum with hands-on experiments and multimedia curriculum for the courses sustainable agriculture, natural resource and conservation management, introduction of soil science, farm management, plant science and crop production, animal science and production and human anatomy and physiology.



US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  Animal Biosciences and Biotechnology Laboratory (ABBL)Investigated the function of the chicken microbiome using next-generation sequencing methods (meta-transcriptomics)

• • May 2019 - Dec 2020

  Food Science and Market Quality and Handling Research Unit Investigates the utilization of agriculture waste by-products (peanut skins, sweet potato, pumpkin, and soybeans) from the agriculture industry as a natural feed additive to reduce the transmission of foodborne pathogens in poultry products intended for human consumption Investigated the effects of high-oleic peanuts as an alternate feed ingredient on layer hen and broiler performance, ileal digestibility, apparent metabolizable energy, and histology of the small intestine resulting in 2 peer-reviewed publications. Instituted cost-saving methods by reduction of AirGas cylinders of liquid Nitrogen used in laboratory by identifying NC State University campus locations providing liquid nitrogen for purchase as needed resulting in a reduction of cost by $1200 per year.Collaborated with 4 research scientists in the development and leading annual research plans. Led and trained a team of 3 research students in planning, proposing, and delivering research deliverables resulting in poster, paper presentations, and thesis awards. Developed, maintained, and improved communication plans grant funding agencies resulting in the funding of a collaborative research project of 5 research scientists in the amount of $187,120 by the United Soybean Board. Show less



North Carolina State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Project Coordinator - Animal Food and Nutrition Consortium (AFNC)

  • Nov 2018 - Dec 2019

  College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Prestage Department of Poultry Science Demonstrated effective project management skills by coordinating activities, and tasks associated with daily management of the Consortium such as analyzing reports, research projects, and grants, supporting website maintenance, and coordinating educational outreach activities. Collaborated with 4 industry companies in the development of 4 research projects that advance the nutrition and metabolism and GI health of production and companion animals resulting in the acquisition of $200,000 in research funding. Implemented the Industry Advisory Board meeting and the NC State University Animal Food and Nutrition Consortium Open Forum resulting in the recruit of 2 industry companies increasing the research revenue by $100,000 and adding 2 companies to the consortium membership. Worked with interdisciplinary experts, leading major activities, supporting different viewpoints, and coordinating science, research, grant, and business activities among the research faculty (PIs and co-PIs), consortium members and industry partners. Collaborated with 6 industry companies to designed and implemented workshops and seminars on data and statistical analysis, bridging the connections between university research community and industry, and the process of developing a product from lab to the marketplace. Show less



United Biosource Corporation

• Morgantown, West Virginia

• Patient Services Coordinator II

  • Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

  Provided consistent customer service support to all stakeholders for the assigned programs (s) as evidenced by customer service satisfaction across all programs greater than 98%. Maximized patient flow, by organized, tracked, and communicated with other associates and patients to maintain an efficient office. Worked with primary care office and insurance companies to obtain authorization. Communicated with doctors and nurses regarding patient care. Assisted in various projects as assigned by the supervisor. Ensure prescription validity with the patient. Showed work commitment: Sets high standards of performance and works efficiently to achieve them. Show less



Teleperformance

• France
• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Service Representative

  • Jun 2017 - Oct 2017

  Provided consistent customer service support to all stakeholders for the assigned programs (s) as evidenced by customer service satisfaction across all programs greater than 96%. Maintained and improved quality results by adhering to standards and guidelines and resulting in improved procedures and metrics. Developed strong problem solving and analytical and creative thinking skills demonstrated by resolving escalations by clients resulting in the development of a new monitoring and reporting process. Show less



Sustainable Agriculture Virtual Summit

• Morgantown, USA

• Founder and Host

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Demonstrated effective project management skills by planning, executing and designing all digital marketing, including SEO/SEM, marketing database, email, social media and advertising campaigns resulting in the successful launch of summit. Established strong problem solving and analytical by pinpointing key performance indicators (KPI) across all digital marketing campaigns and identifying trends and insights and optimizing spending and performance based on insights. Utilized strong analytical ability to evaluate end to end customer experience across multiple channels and customer touch points. Show less



West Virginia University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Doctoral Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2012 - May 2017

  Collaborated with 5 research scientist and faculties from 3 different universities to investigate the relationship between circulating concentration of AMH, and LH content in the follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) preparations on follicle growth and ovulatory response to super-ovulation in water buffaloes resulting in 1 peer reviewed publication. Led a team of 2 research students to evaluate the relationship between circulating concentration of AMH and reproductive outcomes in beef cattle, which resulted in poster, paper presentations and thesis awards. Analyzed the effect of stimulation with a gonadotropin mixture on reproductive outcome in nulliparous ewes bred during seasonal anestrus and early breeding seasons resulting in 1 peer reviewed publication. Evaluated the effects of gonadotropic stimulation on fertility of progesterone-treated nulliparous ewes bred during seasonal anestrous resulting in 1 peer reviewed publication. Led a team of 3 research students to investigate the effect of age, plane of nutrition and progesterone pre-treatment on lambing rate in nulliparous females bred during the breeding season, which resulted in poster, paper presentations and thesis awards. Demonstrated effective leadership by managing and training all new graduate and undergraduate researchers resulting in the co-founding of MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences) WVU Chapter. Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills as well as creative thinking by designing and formulating new lab protocols for the analysis of anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) in sheep plasma that was derived from other procedures involving ELISA. Designed, and implemented STEM based curriculum with hands-on experiments and multimedia curriculum for the courses Animal Physiology, Reproductive Physiology, Introduction to Animal Science, and Beef Production. Show less



The University of Trinidad and Tobago

• Trinidad and Tobago
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • 2010 - 2012

  Worked with interdisciplinary experts, leading major activities, supporting different viewpoints and clearly communicating project expectations. Showed strategic thinking by designing possible capstone research projects for undergraduate students with resources currently available resulting in 2 collaborations with the Ministry of Agriculture and University of the West Indies. Introduced and developed new tools in reproductive physiology, building expertise in these techniques and providing technical support to different projects in the lab. Designed and implemented STEM based curriculum with hands-on experiments and multimedia curriculum for the courses Animal Physiology, Biology 1, Biology 2 and Soil and Water Management. Show less



University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus

• Trinidad and Tobago
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Guess Lecturer - Integrated Watershed Management

  • 2009 - 2010

  Designed and implemented STEM based curriculum with hands-on experiments and multimedia curriculum for the course Integrated Watershed Management. Taught 7 sessions of the relation between soil erosion and watershed management. Assisted in organizing laboratory classes and field trips to enhance students’ knowledge in watershed management with respect to agriculture. Designed and implemented STEM based curriculum with hands-on experiments and multimedia curriculum for the course Integrated Watershed Management. Taught 7 sessions of the relation between soil erosion and watershed management. Assisted in organizing laboratory classes and field trips to enhance students’ knowledge in watershed management with respect to agriculture.



Ministry of Education, Trinidad and Tobago

• Brazil Secondary School, Trinidad and Tobago

• Teacher III Integrated Science and Biology

  • 2007 - 2010

  Designed and implemented STEM based curriculum with hands-on experiments and multimedia for the courses Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) Biology and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Integrated Science Organized laboratory classes and field trips to enhance students’ knowledge in biology. Organized, led and taught over 400 students the basic and advanced principles of biology. Designed and implemented STEM based curriculum with hands-on experiments and multimedia for the courses Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) Biology and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Integrated Science Organized laboratory classes and field trips to enhance students’ knowledge in biology. Organized, led and taught over 400 students the basic and advanced principles of biology.



Caribbean Examinations Council

• Barbados
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Caribbean Examination Council Biology Examiner

  • 2008 - 2009

  Designed biology o-level curriculum including sample questions for examinations Designed biology o-level curriculum including sample questions for examinations



University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus

• Trinidad and Tobago
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• • 2005 - 2007

  Designed and implemented STEM based curriculum with hands-on experiments and multimedia curriculum for the course Soils and the Environment. Assisted in organizing laboratory classes and field trips to enhance students’ knowledge in basic principles in soil science.Assisted in team-based learning activities for undergraduate students.Evaluated quizzes, examinations, laboratory classes and kept record of students’ grades.

• • 2004 - 2007

  Designed and implemented STEM based curriculum with hands-on experiments and multimedia for the course Cambridge International AS and A Level Biology.Organized laboratory classes to enhance students’ knowledge in biology.Organized, led and taught over 50 students the advanced principles of biology.Assisted in team-based learning activities for students.



Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources

• Trinidad and Tobago

• Fisheries Biologist

  • 2003 - 2004

  Planned, executed, managed project budgets and prepared progress reports and presentations for all research projects Planned, executed, managed project budgets and prepared progress reports and presentations for all research projects



Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources

• Trinidad and Tobago

• Fisheries Assistant II

  • 2001 - 2002

  Planned, executed, managed project budgets and prepared progress reports and presentations for all research projects Planned, executed, managed project budgets and prepared progress reports and presentations for all research projects