Education
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Cellular and Molecular Biology Graduation: May 2020
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science Graduation: December 2016
Medical Experience
Undergraduate and Graduate Courses in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology January - May 2019
●Computational Bioinformatics
Studied under renowned and published professor Rachel Patton McCord, assisting with human genome mapping, gene relationships, and 3D genome structure interactions
●Analytical Methods in Human Disease
Focused study on Alzheimer's disease and opioid addiction through societal impacts, moral and ethical implications, and current and future technological development
Operation Room Internship - The Reeves Eye Institute & Surgery Center, Dr. Donny Reeves January 2018 – May 2018
●Operation Room Experience
Shadowed in dozens of cataract removal surgeries, LASIK procedures, eyelid surgeries, and routine eye exams
●Postoperative Care
Interacting with patients after surgery to ensure comfort and monitor for complications
Veterinary Internship - Mountain Animal Hospital, Dr. Sue Reinecke May 2016- August 2016
●Reception Work
Scheduling appointments and consulting with other local veterinarians for clients
●Shadowing on invasive and noninvasive procedures
●Pre & Postoperative Care
Prepped animals for surgical procedures by administering IVs and cleaning the surgical site and maintained stability after operations
Work Experience
The Oliver Royal - Server May 2019 - Present
●Interacting with high end clients from Knoxville and surrounding areas
●Performance evaluations were all positive regarding alcohol sales, special food sales, tip percentage, customer reviews, attitude, and appearance
●Learned and practiced how to effectively communicate and delegate with managers and other team members for excellent performance
●Held leadership position training new employees and ensuring guest satisfaction
Blühen Botanicals – Associate Sales Consultant August 2019 - February 2020
●Worked one-on-one with the CEO/Co-Founder to develop and expedite sales strategies for product rollout into new markets
●Collaborated with hemp researchers/field experts to redesign the process of manufacturing custom formulations of wellness products
●Accomplished customer recruitment via professional engagement and personal phone calls
Dead End BBQ - Server, Bartender, and Caterer September 2016 - June 2019
•Quickly promoted to bartender/caterer after showing strong social skills with patrons and teaming efforts with coworkers
•Improved personal and professional time management strategies while being a full-time student
Skills and Achievements
●Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
●Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish
●Member of Students Helping Honduras (international NGO) - Fundraising Chair (August 2018 - May 2020)
Organized fundraisers and charity events with local businesses to raise money to build schools in Honduras
●Alumna of Professional Agricultural Sorority, Theta Chapter