Experience

Kentucky State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Research and Extension Associate

  • Aug 2019 - Present



University of Kentucky College of Medicine

• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Research Analyst

  • Apr 2018 - Jun 2019

  I preformed experiments and managed the Blackburn Zebrafish Facility for Dr. Jessica Blackburn at the University of Kentucky, College of Medicine.My duties included:● Husbandry and spawning of zebrafish● Maintenance of zebrafish systems● Microinjecting zebrafish embryos● CRISPR, Tol2, and I-SceI gene editing in zebrafish● Midi and Mini-Prep bacteria cultures for DNA extractions● Fluorescence microscope screening of Zebrafish embryos and adults for Leukemia research (GFP and RFP)● Maintenance of artemia and rotifer cultures Show less

• Zebrafish Facility Manager

  • Dec 2017 - Feb 2019

  I preformed experiments and managed the Blackburn Zebrafish Facility for Dr. Jessica Blackburn at the University of Kentucky, College of Medicine.My duties included:● Husbandry and spawning of zebrafish● Maintenance of zebrafish systems● Microinjecting zebrafish embryos● CRISPR, Tol2, and I-SceI gene editing in zebrafish● Midi and Mini-Prep bacteria cultures for DNA extractions● Fluorescence microscope screening of Zebrafish embryos and adults for Leukemia research (GFP and RFP)● Maintenance of artemia and rotifer cultures Show less



Kentucky State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Dec 2014 - Dec 2017

  I was a Graduate Research Assistant for Dr. Boris Gomelsky in the Aquaculture Dept of Kentucky State University. Some duties included: -Spawning and maintaining koi and tilapia stock for the lab -Preform PCR, Electrophoresis, Flow Cytometery. -Giving tours to school trips and prospective students -Present at conferences - Manage the Genetics Lab I was a Graduate Research Assistant for Dr. Boris Gomelsky in the Aquaculture Dept of Kentucky State University. Some duties included: -Spawning and maintaining koi and tilapia stock for the lab -Preform PCR, Electrophoresis, Flow Cytometery. -Giving tours to school trips and prospective students -Present at conferences - Manage the Genetics Lab



Animal Trax

• Madison, Alabama

• Sales

  • Feb 2013 - Sep 2013

  I sold animals and taught customers proper care of their pets I sold animals and taught customers proper care of their pets



Dauphin Island Sea Lab

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  I taught labs and also help teach classes these classes include; Dolphin and Whale Biology, Marine Mammals, Costal Zone Management, Hurricanes of the Gulf Coast.

• Resident Assistant

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  I coordinated rooms assignments, cooked meals on weekends, assist in a medical emergency, and watched over the dorms



Dauphin Island Sea Lab

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  I set up labs and help teach classes. These classes included; Marine Aquaculture, Shark and Ray Biology, Marine Botany, Costal Geomorphology I set up labs and help teach classes. These classes included; Marine Aquaculture, Shark and Ray Biology, Marine Botany, Costal Geomorphology



Ben & Jerry's

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Food Server

  • May 2007 - Mar 2009

  I scooped ice cream and defrosted the dip cases I scooped ice cream and defrosted the dip cases