Collaborated with front-of-house staff to maintain high-quality dining experiences.
Ensured exceptional food service in a fast-paced environment for all guests.
Operated efficiently in a busy downtown Cincinnati location.
Caterer
Thunderdome Restaurant Group
Cincinnati, OH
05.2021 - 08.2023
Managed the deliveries, preparation, and presentation of food for large events and venues.
Organized and coordinated catering events with clients to ensure their needs were met.
Provided direction to staff and clients during setup and service of catered events.
Server Assistant
Boca (Boca Restaurant Group)
Cincinnati, OH
05.2022 - 08.2022
Worked cooperatively with a large team in a fast-paced, fine dining setting.
Executed quality steps of service in an efficient and attentive manner.
Displayed a highly focused attention to detail, ensuring outstanding dining experiences.
Research Assistant
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine:
Ithaca, NY
10.2022 - 2026
Actively assisted in several research projects studying: equine recurrent laryngeal neuropathy, equine exercise induced lung injury, post-operative ileus in the horse, and porcine adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells.
Collaborated with other biomedical researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection for research publication.
Assisted in the design and implementation of experimental protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
05-2026
High School Diploma -
Saint Xavier High School
Cincinnati, OH
05-2022
Publications
Raza, F., Isaac, C. H., & Cercone, M. (2025). Unraveling left recurrent laryngeal neuropathy in horses: Insights from Gene Expression Profiles. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 148, 105560. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2025.105560
Timeline
Front of House
Krueger's Tavern
05.2023 - 08.2023
Research Assistant
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: