Experience

University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • Mar 2023 - Present



University of Minnesota

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jun 2016 - Mar 2023

  RESEARCH: + Focuses on elucidating the genetics of and utilizing genomewide prediction for breeding-relevant traits in the UMN Apple Breeding Program. Skills in: QTL identification and characterization; genome wide prediction in a diploid perennial crop; clonal propagation; assessing fruit quality traits; cross-pollinating TEACHING: + Teaching Assistant for PLSC 3401: Plant Genetics and Breeding. Responsibilities included: Assisted in grading homework assignments and exams; conducted all laboratory teaching; assisted in development of course syllabus; designed and delivered own lecture plans, teaching activities and assessments. + Guest Lecture for HORT 1031: Introduction to Vines and Wines (2x) on food and wine pairing + Guest Lecture for HORT 1901: Freshman Seminar on being a graduate student in the horticultural sciences COMMUNITY OUTREACH: + Guest speaker for K-12 on being a fruit researcher + Guest speaker for the public on personal research and the apple breeding program + Guest speaker for scientists in other fields of study on the personal research and the UMN apple and grape breeding programs + Guest speaker for industry stakeholders on personal research + Tour guide for the apple breeding program to visiting German sustainability leaders and scholars Other experience includes: mentoring undergraduate students, taking photos for social media purposes of breeding program activities, and serving on departmental committees Show less



Self-employed

• Dog Sitter

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2022

  Part-time dogsitting business since 2017, specializing in high energy, reactive/dog selective, and anxious dogs. Have watched 50+ dogs over the years and have a 5 star average rating. Part-time dogsitting business since 2017, specializing in high energy, reactive/dog selective, and anxious dogs. Have watched 50+ dogs over the years and have a 5 star average rating.



Washington State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • May 2015 - May 2016

  Research experience focused on development and deployment of marker assays for the WSU's Washington Tree Fruit Genotyping Lab.Teaching Assistant for HORT 201: Introduction to Horticulture. Responsibilities included: assisted in development of course curriculum; assisted in grading homework assignments and exams; helped conduct teaching activities in both lab and lecture

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Research experience focused on development and deployment of marker assays for the WSU's Washington Tree Fruit Genotyping Lab for peach, cherry and apple crops for use in their respective breeding programs.Teaching Assistant for HORT 201: Introduction to Horticulture. Responsibilities included: assisted in development of course syllabus; designed and delivered own lecture plans, teaching activities and assessments; assisted in grading homework assignments and exams; helped conduct teaching activities in lecture; led outside classroom group study sessions to assist in student learning Show less



Café Moro

• Germany
• Restaurants

• Assistant Manager

  • Apr 2015 - May 2016