Research, Field Sampling, Data Analysis and Fluid Imaging cytometry

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Lilburn, GA, 30047

Posted:

May 03, 2017

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TIFFANI SIMONE DINKINS

Lilburn, GA ***** 770-***-**** acz4l8@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Innovative professional who is efficient in collecting and analyzing data. Experience working with science-related equipment, competent in field sampling, capable of working in a laboratory, and proficient on Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Research

Field Sampling

Data Analysis

Fluid Imaging Cytometry

Light Microscopy

Public Speaking

Laboratory Management

Data Collection

Urban Planning

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Biology December 2016

Minor in Geography (Geology-emphasis) Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Biology Lab Assistant January 2015 – May 2015

Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA

Manage and prepared biodiversity labs to teach students the diversity of life on Earth with a special emphasis on ecological and evolutionary processes and relationships.

Gathered necessary materials for biodiversity lab exercises on the topics of microscopy, diversity of plants, biodiversity of invertebrates, community ecology and variations among mammals.

Prepared organismal biology labs to teach students the processes involved in the development and maintenance of complex multicellular organisms.

Assisted professors and graduate students with proctoring quizzes, grading quizzes, and answering students’ questions on daily lessons.

Organized chemical solutions for lesson plans and cleaned biology lab classrooms before and after classes.

Biology Research Assistant January 2014 – December 2014

Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA

Researched and analyzed data on the Deep-C research project to determine the effects that the BP Oil spill of the year 2010 had on various species of phytoplankton under the supervision of Dr. James Nienow, Ph.D.

Used the Fluid-Imaging Machine (Flow-cam) to collect and analyze data relating to various species of microorganisms, such as diatoms, dinoflagellates and cyanobacteria.

Collected algal pigment data using High Performance Liquid Chromatography under the supervision of Dr. Matthew Waters, Ph.D.

Attended and presented at several conferences displaying the progressions of the research project.

Biology Lab Assistant August 2013 – December 2013

Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA

Managed and prepared labs for Principles of Biology I course to help students develop a strong foundation in the biological sciences.

Assisted professors in proctoring quizzes, grading quizzes, and answering students’ questions on daily lessons pertaining to the origin and early evolution of cellular life; cell structure, function, metabolism, and reproduction; cell signaling; and gene regulation in bacteria and eukaryotes.

Organized chemical solutions for each lesson plans and cleaned biology lab classrooms before and after classes.

FIELD SAMPLING

Gulf of Mexico Geomorphology Research Cruise June 2014

Deep- C Consortium St. Petersburg, FL

Assisted in seafloor mapping of the Gulf of Mexico.

Collected CTD (Conductivity, Temperature and Depth) data.

Aided in watch standing and handling water works equipment.

Filtered water samples to collect various species of diatoms and other microorganisms.

Recorded data and information daily.

Recorded daily experiences in a blog entry on the Deep-C Consortium website page.

Directed Study January 2016-May 2016

Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA Recorded data using High Performance Liquid Chromatography to analyze pigments found in fresh water phytoplankton species using water samples collected via Lake Louise.

CONFERENCES

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference, Mobile, AL, January 2014

Annual Georgia Academy of Science Meeting, Augusta, GA, March 2014

Deep-C Consortium Student Research Symposium, Tallahassee, FL, September 2014

Presented data on the analysis of the effects of the BP Oil Spill on various species of phytoplankton.

The 36th Annual Southeastern Phycological Colloquy (SEPC), Wilmington, NC, October 2014

Presented data on the analysis of the effects of the BP Oil Spill on various species of phytoplankton.

Georgia Academy of Sciences Conference, Milledgeville, GA, March 2015

Presented data on the analysis of the effects of the BP Oil Spill on various species of phytoplankton.

PUBLICATION(S)

Dinkins TS, Bryller CM, Horruitiner CD, Nienow JA, Wise S. 2015. ANALYSIS OF PHYTOPLANTON PROFILES IN THE NORTHEASTERN GULF OF MEXICO USING IMAGING FLOW CYTOMETRY. Georgia Journal of Science 73(1):36. Abstract. (Annual meeting of the Georgia Academy of Science, 15 March 2015)

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Habitat for Humanity, 2016

Aided in the construction of houses and assisted with basic office procedures such as answering phones, delivering mail, and offering information to costumers in need.

Horticulture Community Service Project, 2016

Participated in 20 hours of horticultural related community service activities which included potting, watering and transporting plants daily, cleaning the greenhouse, planting trees for Arbor Day, and selling vegetables and flowers.

Urban Planning Project, 2015 – 2016

Surveyed various universities and colleges to provide recommendations to assist in the creation of an Action Climate Plan for Valdosta State University.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Student Assistant, Valdosta State University Kinesiology & Physical Education Department, Valdosta, GA

May 2016 – July 2016 (Summer Term)

Weight Room Attendant, Valdosta State University Campus Recreation Center, Valdosta, GA

January 2016 – December 2016

Sales Associate, American Eagle, Valdosta, GA

November 2015 – January 2016

TIFFANI SIMONE DINKINS

Lilburn, GA 30047 770-***-**** acz4l8@r.postjobfree.com

REFERENCES

Dr. Robert Gannon, Ph.D.

Head of the Biology Department