Food Scientist

Shawna R. Hughes

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OBJECTIVE

Seeking a Production Supervisor position with a presitgous company where I can have the ability to use my knowledge and offers growth with in the company.

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

HACCAP (Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Points) Certification, Attend Food Safety Task Force organizational meeting, Course work and Lab Experiences in Analysis of Food Products, Issues in Food industry (Basic Knowledge on SSOPs and GMPs), Cereal Chemistry (experience with dough, emulsifiers, fermentation, bread baking, and development of products), Analytical Laboratory skills, Food Chemistry, Statistical Analysis, Advance Food Chemistry, Problem Solving and Decision Making Leadership skills.

EDUCATION

Master in Food Science

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, July 2011

Bachelor of Science in Professional Biology,

South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South Carolina, Dec 2007 (Cum Laude)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Oklahoma State University

Graduate Research Assistant (Cereal Chemistry) - Stillwater, Oklahoma, January 2009 – July 2011

• Setup and analyze SDS Page Gels for high molecular weight and low molecular weight wheat.

• Experience analyzing air bubble stabilization in wheat bread dough with the effects of mixing times, lamination treatments and given levels of a surfactant and yeast.

U.S Space and Rocket Center

Counselor - Huntsville, Alabama, January 2008 - July 2008

• Provided specialized supervision and guidance to camp attendees; primarily youth ages 9-18, in a group setting (Ranging from 5-20 attendees/week).

• Organized, planned, and executed activities that were educational in nature and designed to ensure trainees receive a quality camp experience.

Medical University of South Carolina

Undergraduate Research Analyst - Charleston, South Carolina, May 2007 - August 2007:

• Title of Research: Silencing of p16 sensitizes HeLa cells (cervical cancer cells) using cisplatin and irradiation to induce apoptosis.

• Assisted with RNA and Protein Isolation

Savannah River Environmental Sciences Field Station, (funded by USDA)

Undergraduate Research Analyst - Aiken, South Carolina, May 2007 - June 2007

• Conducted risk assessments on local communities with high cancer rates communities surrounding Aiken, South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina

Undergraduate Research Analyst - Charleston, South Carolina May 2006 - August 2006

• Title of Research: Lactate and Interferon Gamma Stimulate MMP-1 Expression Synergistically by Enhancing STAT-1 Activity.

• Cell Culturing

• Assisted with ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) and Real-time PCR

Savannah River Environmental Sciences Field Station, (funded by USDA)

Undergraduate Research Analyst - Aiken, South Carolina May 2005 - August 2005

• Conducted research studies on various types of pollutants in the environment

MEMBERSHIPS AND ACHEIVEMENTS:

• Student Union Board – Publicity Chair (2004-2005)

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (2006-present)

• Health Professions Society (2004-2007)

• Member: AACC International Carbohydrates (2011-present)

• Associate Editor-AACC International Carbohydrates Newsletter-(2009-2010)

• AACC International Carbohydrates Student Representative for Oklahoma State University-(2010-2011)

• Bridge to Doctoral Fellow: National Science Foundation, Oklahoma State University (2009-2011)

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