Technical writer, editor, researcher

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EDUCATION

College of Charleston, Charleston, SC B.S. Biology September 2012 - May 2014 EXPERIENCE

Painting With a Twist, Jensen Beach, FL

Studio Manager February 2020 - present

• Administrative tasks including inventory, scheduling, billing, and resolving customer issues

• Demonstration of painting techniques while maintaining a fun, inclusive environment

• Created and maintained a marketing campaign that resulted in an increase in studio revenue The Brewing Science Institute, Woodland Park, CO

Microbiology Technologist February 2017 - September 2019

• Propagation of yeast cultures under strict deadlines using aseptic techniques

• Treatment of propagation supplies and preparation of growth media

• Identification of microorganisms using microscope, gram staining, and catalase/oxidase test

• Determination of cell count and viability of cultures for the purpose of quality assurance

• Maintenance of laboratory instruments and preparation of chemical reagents Trainer February 2018 - September 2019

• Designed and implemented a comprehensive and effective training plan for new employees

• Demonstrated standard operating procedures for all clean room tasks The Animal Clinic of Woodland Park, Woodland Park, CO Receptionist December 2017 - April 2018

• Efficiently managed scheduling and billing in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment

Maintained high standards of customer service to promote clientele loyalty ECRI Institute, Plymouth Meeting, PA

Data Specialist/Technical Writer September 2014 - June 2016

Incorporated relevant journal literature into accurate and comprehensive consumer reports

Maintained organized information files on assigned projects and designated topics

Acquired empirical data to update medical device text and chart specifications on a monthly publication schedule

College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Undergraduate Researcher September 2013 - June 2014 http://arabidopsisunpak.org/

• Used quantitative phenotyping methods to draw inferences about gene function in the model organism Arabidopsis thaliana

• Investigated the phenotypic effect of knocking out single genes from the A. thaliana genome using the SALK T-DNA mutant collection

Recorded and documented fitness of A. thaliana T-DNA single knockout mutants grown under various environmental conditions

VOLUNTEER WORK

Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, Port St. Lucie, FL- Horticulture, landscaping, and maintenance of gardens and exhibits

Threshold Choir International, Colorado Springs Chapter- Soft bedside singing to comfort those who are terminally ill or dying

Valley Forge National Historic Park, Valley Forge, PA- Prevented ecosystem degradation in the park by removing invasive plant and animal species

Community Outreach, Charleston, SC- Collaborated with peers to develop a lesson plan and educational activities for children

Tyler Arboretum, Media, PA- planted and cared for trees in an American chestnut nursery, harvested seeds to supply research organizations, collaborated with local landowners to identify and examine blight-resistant trees; constructed educational exhibits and installations, maintained gardens and hiking trails, planted and tended shrubs and flower beds

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