Makayla Parker ********************@*****.***
Work Experience:
Home Biotesting October 2025 - Present
Environmental Field Technician
●Conducted microbial, lead, asbestos, and industrial hygiene inspections and sampling.
●Translated complex health, safety, and pollution information into accessible messaging for both expert and general audiences.
●Coordinated inspections with multiple parties while keeping each’s best interests in mind.
●Adapted communication tone and style for different customers and audiences, ensuring understanding of important legal and safety information.
●Developed reports for both consumer and hazardous waste professionals.
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA August 2022 - May 2025
Student Assistant (Biology Department)
●Compiled a list of 1,491 biology department heads for every community college in the United States.
●Created educational materials explaining demonstrating how students prompt ChatGPT to help professors understand how to detect AI in student coursework.
Education:
James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA August 2021 - May 2025
B.S. in Biology, B.A. in Theatre
Prominent Coursework: Advanced Playwriting, Biochemistry, Conservation Biology, The Environmental Imagination (English Class), Performance Analysis
Awards: Pamela S. Johnson Liberal Artist Award
Volunteering Activities and Extracurriculars:
Alpha Psi Omega (APO), Harrisonburg, VA December 2022 - May 2025
President & Secretary
●Initiated and organized a speaker series, which provided students an opportunity to engage with JMU alumni on life after graduation and to network with professionals from multiple disciplines.
●Led the creation of a candy gram fundraiser, raising over $535 for the organization.
●Oversaw the induction of over 30 new members, expanding the organization’s reach.