Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Clifton Johnson III

Memphis,United States

Summary

An ambitious individual looking to obtain a position in research where utilization of skills acquired through training and experience can be applied. Demonstrated success and the ability to conduct detailed research and support innovative projects. Proven skills in data analysis and laboratory techniques by consistently ensuring precise and reliable results.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

University of Tennessee Knoxville Housing

Office Assistant
08.2024 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Managed lockout keys/cards, reservations, and front desk communication between parents, students, and University Housing staff.
  • Monitored CCTV and door alarms, handled check-in/check-out paperwork.


Schulz Lab- University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Neuroscience Research Assistant
03.2024 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Conducted research on sensitive periods and brain plasticity using rodent models.
  • Completed IACUC, EHS General Lab Safety, Hazardous Waste, and OHP Animal training.
  • Focused on the effects of ketamine degradation on the presence of perineuronal nets and potential behavioral effects in the medial prefrontal cortex in Syrian hamsters.
  • Conducted supervised research regarding the potential effects of marijuana on academic performance and class attendance regarding students 18+. This included creating the study, collecting participants, creating surveys, and compiling data to then present.
  • Performed Syrian Hamster handling/transport, brain extraction, euthanasia, and anesthesia.
  • Maintained a working log of my day to day activities and notes during position.

University of Tennessee Knoxville Housing

Summer Conference Office Assistant
06.2024 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Performed clerical and receptionist duties during summer guest programs
  • Answered student and staff concerns and questions effectively

University of Tennessee Knoxville Housing

Resident Assistant
08.2022 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Built strong relationships with residents and staff, promoted community.
  • Managed the floor, its functions, and resident issues including, but not limited to; personal concerns, customer satisfaction, and retention.
  • Maintained standards encouraging a healthy and safe physical environment.
  • Completed administrative tasks including, but not limited to; room checkin/check-out, health and safety inspections, collection of resident surveys, door decs, bulletin boards, weekly reports, contact rosters, daily logs, fire drills and other tasks as assigned.

Select Achievements:

  • Awarded "The Rocky Top Award for Community Building" '22-23 and “The Hallowed Hill Award for Academic Success” ’23-24.

Moondance Grill

BarBack
05.2021 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Trained incoming bar-backs and coordinated with staff to ensure efficient service.
  • Stocked bar, prepared garnishes, and maintained cleanliness

[Worked during Christmas and Summer breaks]

Rising Together Foundation

Site Director
07.2020 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Planned, lead, and implemented camp programs for children (Approx. 30-45 kids)
  • Supervised campers and staff while ensuring their safety, development, growth, and skill achievement.

[Worked during Summer breaks]

Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen

BackServer
06.2020 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Created orders, documented special requests, and followed up with kitchen personnel
  • Trained incoming staff on restaurant practices and procedures

Education

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN

Bachelor of Science from Neuroscience, Public Health
05-2025

University Overview

  • Gamma Beta Phi Honors and Service Society Member

Memphis University School
Memphis, TN

High School Diploma
05-2020

University Overview

  • Government Club Member
  • Elected to President for Government Club in 2019-2020

Skills

  • Research
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Efficient Independent Worker
  • Time management
  • Data entry

Certification

The University of Tennessee Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee- IACUC Triennial Training (Issued 6/24/2024)

Timeline

Office Assistant

University of Tennessee Knoxville Housing
08.2024 - 12.2024

Summer Conference Office Assistant

University of Tennessee Knoxville Housing
06.2024 - 08.2024

Neuroscience Research Assistant

Schulz Lab- University of Tennessee, Knoxville
03.2024 - 12.2024

Resident Assistant

University of Tennessee Knoxville Housing
08.2022 - 05.2024

BarBack

Moondance Grill
05.2021 - 07.2023

Site Director

Rising Together Foundation
07.2020 - 07.2022

BackServer

Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen
06.2020 - 12.2020

University of Tennessee

Bachelor of Science from Neuroscience, Public Health

Memphis University School

High School Diploma
Clifton Johnson III