Sarah Kuykendall (Kai-Ken-Doll)

Fresno, CA ad3asz@r.postjobfree.com 559-***-****

EDUCATION

California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) Seaside, CA Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Plant & Soil Sciences Class of 2023 Relevant Coursework:

MATH 150: Calculus I BIO 350: Plant Pathology CHEM 111: Chemistry II BIO 332: Plant Physiology BIO 306: Biotechnology for Agriculture CST 309: Computing Across Disciplines AGPS 350: Research Methods Crop & Soil Sci AGPS 315 Soil Resource Management AGPS 301: Technical Writing for Agriculture AGPS 470: Integrated Pest Management AGPS 371: Weed Science & Technology Awards/Honors:

College of Science Dean’s List: 2021-2022

WORK EXPERIENCE

Dundore-Arias CSUMB Plant Pathology Lab Seaside, CA Plant Pathology Lab Research Associate February 2021-May 2023

● Prepare sensitive cryovial suspensions of pythium-inhibiting streptomycete isolates for future use in targeting the outbreak of Pythium Wilt/INSV in the Salinas Valley

● Creating liquid culture samples of streptomycetes for DNA extraction and PCR projects

● Develop and maintain microbial culture collections, including fungal and streptomycete organisms

● Validate and optimize culture-based methods for isolation, culturing, and identification of plant pathogens from plant and soil samples

● Support research projects in a team, including collection, processing, and storage of valuable data

● Tend to live plant subjects in the greenhouse including the cultivation of potatoes, radishes, and lettuce University of California Santa Cruz Plant-Fungal Interactions Lab Santa Cruz, CA Gilbert-Parker SUPERDAR Research Associate May 2022-September 2022

● Awarded a summer research fellowship for supporting Hispanic-Indigenous American women in agricultural sciences through the Supporting Undergraduates by Promoting Education, Research, Diversity, and Agricultural Resilience (SUPERDAR) program

● Examined safe and effective disinfection of seeds, careful management of growth conditions, and the production of healthy sprouts for human nutrient diet supplementation.

● Investigated an independent project on ultrasonic frequency technology (sonication) for increasing broccoli sprout germination

● Explored important causes of plant disease, the source of spoilage, and contamination of cultivated sprouts.

● Collaborated with product investors and doctor from Johns-Hopkins Hospital for nutrient claims on future seed disinfestation product

● Analyzed data with Shapiro-Wilk Variance tests and Mann-Whitney U test for final research paper Science Student Success Center Seaside, CA

Agri-Science Biotechnology Tutor August 2022- December 2022

● Conveyed complex biotechnology concepts to students from a variety of different backgrounds in the biotechnology for Agriculture course at CSUMB

● Illustrated creative methods for infographic designs for student projects of emerging technology

● Acted as an encouraging approachable source for guidance in biotechnology and college mentorship topics LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & ACTIVITIES

Plant Cultivation Club Seaside, CA

Founding Vice President/Council Representative / Social Media Manager December 2021-May 2023

● Create a community for CSUMB students in and outside of the Agricultural Plant & Soil Sciences program

● Engage over 150 members with online club promotions such as games, trivia, and informative posts that would yield higher populations of active members to events

● Connecting with agricultural communities across California generating new relationships for networking between industry and university fundraisers

● Facilitate greenhouse events including transplanting ornamentals and propagating succulents, that resulted in a semester-long funded plant sale

● Generate creative aesthetic forms of video, picture, flier, and presentation content for social media platforms CSUMB Summer Bridge Program Seaside, CA

Assistant Program Coordinator March 2023-May 2023

● Assisted Dr. Corin Slown and Dr. Sharon Anderson in the creation of a summer bridge program for incoming freshmen of the CSUMB Agricultural Plant & Soil Sciences (AGPS) program

● Served a target population of students who are low-income, commuters, predominantly Hispanic, or struggled with STEM courses.

● Ensured retention and promoted community for underserved students CSUMB Capstone Project with Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness Castroville, CA Research Collaborator January 2023 - May 2023

● Integrated agricultural knowledge to investigate nutrient deficiency in artichokes on Sea Mist Molera Ranch for tip burn

● Field data collection on a weekly basis, including SPAD readings & leaf measurements

● Analyze data through various statistical tests on Microsoft Excel and present findings to industry personnel SKILLS

Computer: Data Analysis & Entry Social Media Post Design & Management Proficient in MS Office Suite Proficient in Google Suite Applications Presentation Design Lab Recordkeeping Infographic/Assorted Flyer Design Specialized: Curriculum Creation Tutoring & Instruction Red Cross CPR Lifeguard Billboard Design Social Media Marketing Math & Laboratory Techniques Hazardous Chemical Handling DNA Extraction Polymerase Chain Reaction Trials Plant Physiological Analyses Plant Identification Off-Road Driving Transplanting Germination Sonication Guest Services Knowledge of Agricultural Operations & Management Interpersonal: Captivating Public Speaking Tour Guide Party Planning Project Management Voice Projection Customer Service Critical Thinking Spanish in the Field Item Organization Adaptable Languages: English & Spanish (Advanced Pronunciation, Reading & Writing)

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