Biology courses
Amy DuBose
Mobile,AL
Websites
Overview
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Math, physics, and statistics courses
Summary
As a recent graduate from The University of South Alabama with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Anthropology, I am a passionate advocate for marine life and conservation. My academic journey has not only honed my research and data analytical skills, but also fueled my determination to make a positive impact in this field. I am now setting my sights on pursuing a PhD in Marine Science to further deepen my knowledge and contribute to the preservation of our oceans and marine ecosystems.
Education
B. S. in Biology -
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL07.2023
Skills
- MICROBIOLOGY LAB TECHNIQUES (one semester): Morphological characterization of naphthalene degrading bacteria; Simple and differential staining; Bacterial culture; Aseptic technique; Isolation of naphthalene degrading bacteria; Biochemical tests; PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis; Analysis of 16S rRNA sequences and BLASTn homology search results
- ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I & II LAB TECHNIQUES: Chromatography; Distillation; Spectroscopy; Extraction; Crystallization
- SOFTWARE: Mega: construction of phylogenetic tree (one semester); Raven Lite (one semester); R Studio (15 semesters)
- LAB EQUIPMENT: Brightfield Microscopy; Fourier-transformed infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy; centrifuge; Bunsen burner; magnetic stirrer
- Reliable and Responsible
- Team Leadership
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Sample Testing
- Project Coordination
- Writing reports
- Environmental concerns
- Record keeping
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
Research
- Oral Presentation: “Environment selection of the thin-striped hermit crab Clibanarius vittatus”, Marine Behavioral Ecology, Mobile, AL, 2023
- Poster: “Isolation and Characterization of Naphthalene Degrading Bacteria”, Microbiology, Mobile, AL, 2022
Work History
Server
Bistro Saint Emanuel
01.2024 - Current
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Support needs of 12 - person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for busy restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
- Implement effective communication strategies between front-of-house and back-of-house staff for streamlined operations.
- Serve food and beverages to guests in timely and efficient manner
- Help customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Handle guest concerns and complaints professionally and promptly.
- Support colleagues during peak hours, fostering collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
Wedding and Events Coordinator Assistant
The Venue
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Communicated with banquet servers, bar tenders, and event coordinators to operate in sync
- Assisted in preparation and arrangement of food and beverage stations
- Provided exceptional assistance in training new banquet servers, sharing valuable industry knowledge and best practices for efficient service delivery.
- Greeted guests and guided them to their assigned tables
- Served food and beverages to guests in timely and professional manner
- Ensured that guests' special dietary requests or restrictions are accommodated.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure in fast-paced banquet environments.
- Results: Completed 100+ weddings and parties
Timeline
Server
Bistro Saint Emanuel
01.2024 - Current
Wedding and Events Coordinator Assistant
The Venue
05.2020 - 12.2022
B. S. in Biology -
University of South Alabama