Alexa Harvey
Hartwell,GA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Student
UGA, Animal and Dairy Science Department
Athens, GA
06.2022 - Current
- Conducting my thesis masters project in Animal Science.
- My research project is Equine Nutrition focused with Microbiology and Bioinformatics applications.
- My experience is primarily in forage and feed analysis, in-vitro laboratory work, microbial sample analysis, statistical analysis, and DNA extraction/analysis.
- Currently collecting data and performing laboratory experiments using standards and protocols.
- Participate in meetings, presentations and other events.
- Learned multiple lab techniques and employed specific options based on requirements of projects and testing goals.
- Prepared and presented academic papers and abstracts.
- Attended industry conferences to present research both orally and through power point presentations
- Currently preparing manuscripts and abstracts documentation related to research projects.
Biological Science Laboratory Technician
United States Department of Agriculture, ARS
Athens, GA
08.2021 - Current
- Used laboratory equipment including but not limited to; QuantStudio qPCR, gas chromatograph, centrifuge, autoclave, 3M plate reader, anerobic chamber, etc.
- Cleaned, maintained and calibrated laboratory and field equipment to ensure continuous accuracy and functionality.
- Supported cleanliness and health standards to foster safe and effective sample analysis.
- Conducted animal and specimen examinations to detect presence of disease and microorganisms.
- Analyzed experimental data and interpreted results.
Operating Room Nurse
University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Athens, GA
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Documented patient information with precision to maintain records accuracy.
- Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
- Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals of patients.
- Prepared the entire operating room with the correct surgical packs and instruments needed for the surgical procedure while maintaining the sterile environment.
- Passed instruments and materials to veterinarian during surgical procedures.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
Veterinary Assistant (Orderly Team)
University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Athens, GA
11.2019 - 12.2020
- In charge of stocking (placed orders for everything they need) the Small Animal Anesthesia Department and the entire Large Animal Hospital which included the departments; ICU, Colic, Healthy, Theriology, Isolation, and LA Anesthesia.
- Made 100 heparin saline flush syringes daily for the Large Animal Hospital and 50-100 daily for LA Anesthesia Department.
- Occasionally restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
Education
Master of Science - Animal Science
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2021
High School Diploma -
Hart County High School
Hartwell, GA05.2017
Skills
- Charting and Graphing
- Quantitative Research
- Statistical Analysis
- Project Management
- Problem-Solving
- Planning and Scheduling
- Data Collection
- Microsoft Office
- Self-Driven and Motivated
- Laboratory Studies
- Time Management
- Supervision, Leadership, and Teaching
- Facilitates Equine Judging Competitions
- Knowledgeable in Microbiology
- Knowledgeable in Bioinformatics
- Knowledgeable in Animal Science
Timeline
Graduate Research Student
UGA, Animal and Dairy Science Department
06.2022 - Current
Biological Science Laboratory Technician
United States Department of Agriculture, ARS
08.2021 - Current
Operating Room Nurse
University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital
07.2020 - 12.2020
Veterinary Assistant (Orderly Team)
University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital
11.2019 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Animal Science
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
The University of Georgia
High School Diploma -
Hart County High School
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